A few weeks ago, the good folks at Mountain Dew and Complex Magazine hit Chicago to speak with some of the figures within the music and art communities as part of Mountain Dew’s This Is How We Do Chicago campaign. The campaign is part of the DEWeezy launch, and also to celebrate a Chicago-centric can…
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Kamilah Sumner – America
Chicago songstress Kamilah Sumner has a new project dropping on October 1 entitled, Life & Love. It includes production from Needlz, Sweat Box and more, with one sole feature — that being Mikkey Halsted. Here’s one last leak produced by David Ferretti entitled “America.” Check out what she had to say about the record: “America” is a…
Kanye Throwing Kim A One Million Dollar Birthday Party?
I guess if you have a banger, you’ve gotta keep her happy. So why not drop a cool mill on a birthday party? The Sun is reporting that Kanye has plans throw Kim the party to end all parties in celebration of her 32nd birthday down in Turks & Caicos. “Kim has been really down…
Lupe Fiasco & Guy Sebastian Perform “Battle Scars” On X-Factor [Australia]
Lupe and Guy performed their bubbling single, “Battle Scars,” on the X-Factor in the land down under. Watch as this joint continues to climb up the charts. Lu’s F&L2 drops next week. RR
Video: Rockie Fresh f/ Rick Ross – You A Like [Remix]
Moments after premiering on 106 & Park, the full clip hits the internets. Hats off to Rockie Fresh for the accomplishment, and shouts to Joe Freshgoods for getting a shout out during primetime. Ha!
Big Law – Val Venis [Freestyle]
Back from a short vacation, Big Law returns with a new freestyle over King L’s current ringer, “Val Venis.” You know the tune, now see what Law did with it. Be on the look out for his two projects The Best Of Big Law and Law and Order Vol. 3, coming soon. Big Law Freestyle
FSD Giveaway: FSD & A3C’s Taste Of Chicago – 10/3
If you’re going to be down in Atlanta this year for the annual A3C Hip-Hop Festival, then you must attend the Taste of Chicago Showcase at Masquerade on Saturday, October 13th. On the bill are Chi-Town favorites such as Twista, Mikkey Halsted, GLC, King Louie, YP, M.I.C. and many more. Big Redd Bull and Latina…
Esohel – It’s Yours
Produced by Ricky Dubs What’s yours you ask? The world, ya big dummy. Here’s some new motivation from Es, who is prepping the release of his On Purpose With A Purpose album, which is due out 10/9. This joint is the third single.
Mixtape: Gaggie – Dank Sinatra
Hosted by DJ Nehpets The latest offering from Gag is upon us. 11 new tracks featuring a lot of work with Young Chop and GLC, as well as King Louie, Co-Still, Derty Harry, Pokaface and more. This is a solid effort, so be sure to fire up to Dank Sinatra.
FSD Event: Hebru Brantley x Skyy Vodka Bottle Signing
This Saturday, September 22nd, Chicago artist Hebru Brantley will be doing a bottle signing as part of his partnership with Skyy Vodka at Kimbark Beverage in Hyde Park. Come by and get a custom Skyy bottle signed and check out the works of Hebru. Details are below: Date: Saturday, September 22nd Time: 2pm – 5 pm Location:…