Sometimes I argue internally about expanding FSD into a Midwest blog, covering all of the great cities within our region. There’s so much talent out here, but there’s a shortage outlets for artists in some of the smaller cities. For now it’s Chicago, but maybe one day I’ll take it there. Willie The Kid is one of…
Author: Andrew Barber
Xxtra feat. Dat Boy Hot – Give It 2 Me Daddy
This song dropped almost one year ago (March of ’10) and it’s finally getting a video. Better late than never.
Grant Parks x Vudu Spellz – Hip Hop The Rebirth (Real MCs Real Skills)
After weeks of leaks (that rhymes!), storied producers Grant Parks and Vudu Spellz drop their Hip Hop The Rebirth (Real MCs Real Skills) compilation. There’s a whole gaggle of dope talent on here, so I suggest you do the duty and download below. Bump J, GLC, Sadat X, Lungz, Mick Luter, the Duffmasters, Pugs Atomz…
Video: A-Way feat. Raphael Boyd – Elevators
Directed by K Dub Media Not to be confused with these Elevators. You can hear more from A-Way on the recently released Team IntaVention project.
Video: Lungz – Victory
Directed by Q Hefna for Writers Wednesday Damn, Lungz has a nice apartment. Off Lungz’ upcoming Dream Killaz Viral Video Series. These new clips are going to be dropping like crazy, so stay tuned.
Video: R. Kelly Live on Lopez Tonight
Love Letter really is a phenomenal project. Check it out if you haven’t yet. Here Kells performs “Number One Hit” (not to be confused with “Number One”) in the house of George Lopez. Related: R. Kelly Interview w/ Interview Magazine [Read] <- classic Kells interview RR
Video: Rockie Fresh – A.C. Green
Directed by Davy Greenberg for Elephilms It appears Rockie is really making a statement with this video. I think this could be the best work from both Davy and Rockie. Download The Otherside now. Below is the visual for Rockie Fresh’s amply titled song “A.C. Green”; which takes its name from the renowned NBA player…
Video: Matlock – Bright Sunny Day
A bright and sunny look at what we can expect in the coming months before the coldest winter reemerges and comes full circle. Sorry, I suffer from SADS. Off Matlock’s very refreshing 2707, which is available now. Previously: Matlock feat. EC Illa x Psalm One x Wes Restless – Blaze It Up (Prod. by Prolyfic)
Video: GLC – Cold As Ice
Directed by Josh Milowe for DD172/Creative Control This joint was shot last week in NYC, while GLC was taking meetings and exploring options for his next project, which is produced in large by Chicago’s Blended Babies. While in NYC, GLC hosted a UStream session (with Don C and Ibn Jasper present) where he hinted that a…
Mush Millions x City Boy – I’m High
The influx of songs about cannabis sativa continue (as if they ever really went anywhere since ’92) to pour in, with City Boy and Mush trading bars about one of their favorite extracurricular activities. And it ain’t the Chess club. IM_HIGH(MUSH_MILLIONS_FEAT_CITY_BOI) Mush Millions x City Boy – I’m High In other City Boy news, in case you…