In 2012, Lil Durk quickly became one of the most prominent figures in Chicago hip-hop. He released a ridiculously stellar mixtape (we ranked I’m Still A Hitta number one on our Top Mixtapes of 2012 list) and inked a high-profile record deal with Def Jam Recordings. But in the midst of this success, Durk’s career…
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New EP: Tree & Tony Baines – The Lit
Tree and producer Tony Baines drop their anticipated EP, The Lit. Five new tracks entirely produced by Baines and featuring Tree and only Tree on every track. While Tree is known as an artist and a producer, he stepped from behind the boards to let Tony guide the ship on this one. Dope idea, right?…
Video: Pugs Atomz f/ DJ Vadim – BIG
Pugs and Vadim do it big in their latest clip. Download Pugslee’s Euro P mixtape now.
Tree – Damn Near [Prod. by Tony Baines]
This is very nice. Tree and Tony Baines’ collaborative EP, The Lit, drops today at 6pm sharp. Five new tracks, produced entirely by the BAINESGOD a.k.a. Harold Washington. Who is outworking these two right now? Damn near no one. Check back at 6 for The Lit.
Cover Art: Katie Got Bandz – Bandz & Hittaz
Hosted by Sean Mac, DJ Pharris & Trap-A-Holics Katie’s Bandz & Hittaz mixtape finally drops next month and features Young Chop, Block and King Louie. Stay tuned for more info regarding the project.
FSD Beats: Reg Young
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…
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.