Unfortunately, Rhymefest’s quest to make a difference in his community was cut short last night after losing a close run-off to Willie Cochran for Alderman of the 20th Ward of Chicago. The margin in this race was much closer than in the general election, and many thought ‘Fest would squeek by. However, in the 9th inning,…
Author: Andrew Barber
FSD Round-Up 4/6/11
Just Jay – Going All In (Prod. by Tall Black Guy, Directed by Cam Be) O Type Star – Thoughts Take Flight (air + water mix) feat. Binary Star (OneBeLo & Senim Silla) [Cop O Type’s new album here] The Primeridian feat. Neak, Slot-A & Rashid Hadee – Chi-Town’s Finest Vice Verse x Young RJ…
Video: Taste of Chicago Showcase SXSW Recap
Directed by Davy Greenberg, Elijah Alvarado and Nathan Salter and Edited by Austin Vesely for Elephilms. Fake Shore Drive, Go ILL Radio, PHLI, Leaders, Enstrumental, Sir & Madame, Hustle Simmons and Elephilms, bring you the recap of our 2011 Taste of Chicago Showcase at SXSW in Austin, TX. The show was a huge success, and…
Vakill’s Armor Of God Gets A Release Date
Besides Hell freezing over this morning, we also have some good news from the Molemen camp: Vakill’s Armor Of God finally has a release date – June 14th, 2011. After years of patiently waiting, we’re finally in the homestretch of hearing what Va’s been working on since 2006’s Worst Fears Confirmed. The album is now…
Video: Arlo – Bull Connor
One the 43rd anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, Arlo drops a song named after one of the biggest bitches/biggots in American history – Bull Connor. Obviously, this is in no way shape or form a pro-Bull song. Directed & Produced by Arlo of the Trailblazerz MPC
Video: E-Class Eppi – Cant Stop Me
Directed by Alvin Elmore
Video: Big T – Relaxin In Fly Mode
Relax your mind and let your conscience be free. Big R is in fly mode.
FSD Giveaway: Big K.R.I.T. x Freddie Gibbs @ Bottom Lounge – April 9th
Between K.R.I.T. dropping one of the best projects I’ve heard in a while (Return of 4Eva) last week, and the rumors of Gangsta Gibbs signing with Young Jeezy, the Bottom Lounge should be abuzz on Saturday night for the Return of 4Eva Tour. Also featuring Smoke DZA, BBU, YP and more, the Return Tour will…
Hype Men Present: Kanye West’s First Beats [Disc 2]
So yeah, Disc 1 > Disc 2. You probably won’t recognize too much on this disc, other than what later became Lupe’s “Birds & The Bees”. Disc 1 is definitely stronger, but there are still a few gems on here. It’s funny to hear Lu’s style from 10+ years ago, as you can hear the…
The Legendary Traxster feat. Mikkey Halsted & Skooda Chose – The Chosen
Traxster returns to Flood The Streets alongside Mikkey Halsted and Skooda Chose, with the third installment from Traxster’s FTS series, which features appearances and music from GLC, Twista, DaWreck and Ric Jilla. Previously: The Legendary Traxster feat. GLC, Skooda Chose & DaWreck – I Ball I The Legendary Traxster feat. Ric Jilla, Soope, Savo & Dawreck…