15 years ago today, we lost one of the most important and legendary figures in hip-hop history, The Notorious B.I.G. And just six months before that, we lost Tupac Shakur, who was tragically gunned down in Las Vegas. But what you may not know, is that these two emcees shared a close Chicago connection –…
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Mixtape: Bishop Ford – No Feelinz
Hosted by DJ V-Dub The N.W.O’s Bishop Ford releases his new mixtape, No Feelinz. Bishop’s partner in crime, Sly Polaroid, makes appearances throughout, and YP, Ghost Da King and Kaos also show up to assist. Looking at the cover art, it appears Bishop’s chest has been ripped open to expose a body barren of any…
Video: BBU x GLC – The Hood
BBU and GLC (three letters gang?) take you through the concrete jungle in their new clip for “The Hood.” This is the hood according to them, so straighten up and fly right. You can download this joint off their latest project, bell hooks.
Kenlo Key f/ MPulse & Rockboy K9 – Hoodie Weather
Produced by Bigg Unit Kenlo Key is prepping the release of his upcoming EP, Hoodie Weather, just in time for Spring, which in Chicago, still constitutes for Hoodie Weather. Kenlo enlisted the services of MPulse and Rockboy for the title track. Check it out below, and stay tuned for the project.
FSD Loose Links 3/9/12
The Notorious B.I.G. “Who Shot Ya” in Chicago, 1995 (Club Kaboom) A collection of links from around the internet. Stuff you should be reading, not necessarily Chicago-related — step out for a minute. Loose links sink ships. -The 50 Best Notorious B.I.G. Songs (written by Andrew Barber) [Link] -Interview: Former L.A.P.D. Detective Says He Knows…
FSD Beats: Chase N Dough
Follow Chase N Dough (@chasendough) Last week, we debuted our brand new series on the site: FSD Beats. Young Chop kicked things off in a major way, as countless submissions were clocked in its aftermath. As I explained, FSD Beats sets out to build awareness on Chicago’s top up-and-coming producers — something we have an…
Video: Chuck Inglish x BJ The Chicago Kid x Casey Veggies In The Lab
Says the homie Nick Breton, who was on the scene to capture: While Chuck Inglish was making a beat in the Truth Studios kitchen Casey Veggies was freestyling to BJ The Chicago Kid playing Drums. Just a taste of what happened before the actual session got going.. Enjoy! Live session broadcasting coming soon!! Basically, Chicago…
Pics: D. Rose adiZero 2.5 Black & Blue Colorway
adidas & D. Rose just dropped their black and blue colorway of the adiZero 2.5’s. You probably caught Derrick rocking them during the second half of the NBA all-star game. Well they’re now available at select retailers including Footlocker. This black and blue colorway is inspired by Derrick’s hard fought path to the NBA from…
Rello x GemStones – 4HH
Yep, Rello and GemStones still love H.E.R. And on “4HH,” they show and prove. Dedicated to their love of hip-hop, the two take us on a stroll down memory lane featuring a slew of familiar faces and names. The joint is plucked from Rello’s upcoming Dreamers EP, which features six new songs and is set…
Video: FSD On WGCI’s The After Party 3/8/12 w/ Lil Durk & DGainz
Streaming live video by Livestream Live @ 9:15am. Drew’s live in the studio with Tony Sco, DJ LR and Sherm. Today we have special guests Lil Durk & DGainz.