Follow Reg Young (@RegYoung) FSD Beats sets out to build awareness of Chicago’s top up-and-coming producers — something we have an abundance of. No need to seek other cities for your sound — we have the cream of the crop right here. We’ll be offering up new instrumentals from rising producers weekly — free of…
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Video: Jay Stonez – Brand New
Directed by Open World Films Stonez’ A1 Fishscale is available now.
FSD Giveaway: Pitbull @ Charter One Pavilion – Friday 7/27
Pitbull is live in Chicago tomorrow night (Friday, July 27) at the Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island, and today we have two VIP tickets to giveaway courtesy of OoVoo. One lucky winner will get the red carpet treatment at tomorrow’s show, while nine others will win $25 iTunes gift cards. I’m sure you’re asking…
Cap 1 – Tru 2 It
Here’s the first release from Cap’s Road 2 Riches part deux, hosted by DJ Pharris, DJ Scream and DJ Teknikz. Look for that to drop a little closer to fall, when you can catch him on the road with 2 Chainz. CAP1 – TRU 2 IT
Video: FSD On WGCI’s The After Party 7/26/12
Streaming live video by Livestream Live @ 9:15am. Drew’s live in the studio with Tony Sco and Leon Rogers.
Video: Lupe Talks Chicago, New Album, The Firm & More on MTV’s Rap Fix
Wow, this interview is pretty powerful. Lupe jumped down with Sway on MTV’s Rap Fix today, and spoke on a whole gaggle of topics. Sway kicked off the interview by showing Lupe some old footage of him on MTV’s My Block special from 2006. Clearly, Lupe hasn’t seen the special since it aired and it…
Disrespectful Radio – Episode 14 w/ The Legendary Traxster
On episode 14, we sit down with a Chicago hip-hop pioneer by the name of The Legendary Traxster. Yeah, you might’ve heard of him. Trax gives us a run down of his career, as well as walks us through the early days of Chicago hip-hop. We talk about the Illstate Assassins, Operation Push’s early impact…
Mixtape: Residue Reed & Mike Will – White Lies & Black Thoughts
Hosted by DJ V-Dub Residue Reed and Mike Will (not to be confused with Mike Will Made It) have collided to form the faction, Residue The Great. Their first release as a duo is White Lies & Black Thoughts. No Roots lead singer. 18 new joints, which mainly consist of industry freestyles. You can DL…
Tree – Count On Me
Produced by Tye Hill Rumor has it, Tree and Tye Hill have an EP on the way, but until we get official word, we’ve been blessed with a leak from the two, entitled “Count On Me.” This joint is pulled from the Meet Da Plugg Vol. 5 mixtape, hosted by Tree, and brought to you…
Yung Berg & Los f/ Mickey Shiloh – Rock Bottom
The new music rush from Berg continues. He’s planning to drop new songs and videos every week for the next few months, so fans of the Yung’in will more than get their fix. Here’s another from the project Berg has on deck with Bad Boy artist, Los. This one features Mickey Shiloh. 01 rock bottom