The Red Eye might be switching up to be a weekly publication, but the love they show Chicago artists will never change — as today Noname hits the front cover. Noname’s Telefone project was one of 2016’s most acclaimed and celebrated, and next week she’s playing two sold out shows at the Metro. And to…
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Brian Fresco links with Mano for “Miracle”
A Chicago miracle on one track. After dropping his critically-acclaimed Casanova project last year, Fresco had make a splash with his 2017 debut, and today he does just that with his Mano-assisted “Miracle.” Yeah, Mano did the track, so you know it’s something serious. This is how you comeback, because when you comeback, you gotta…
Ivy League back — the group returns with “Jungle”
Ivy League back? It appears that way. Well, at least 2/3 of the group is involved on this new release — the groups first in five years. That’s right, fans of the trio will remember a stalled attempt at a reunion back in 2012, which only garnered one release. The group hasn’t dropped a proper project…
Mick Jenkins, Twista & Supa Bwe join Sunny Woodz for “OnNat”
Produced by Whoarei When Mick, Twista and Supa Bwe connect, it’s just like Magic. Get it? Well, you might get it once you press play, as “OnNat” reworks The Legendary Traxster’s reworking of “Munchies for your Love” for PsychoDrama’s “Magic.” Yeah, a cult classic just got that 2017 twist courtesy of Sunny Woodz. This all-star…
G Herbo & Lil Bibby go crazy on “Blackin’ Out”
Bibby and Herb’s No Limitations album is dropping soon. How soon? Very soon. But it appears the people can’t wait, as this amazing new record “Blackin Out” caught a leak and just hit the net. I guess the people have spoken: there’s No Limitations for 2017. DJ L did the beat, per usual. They all…
Watch Payroll Giovanni’s dope new video for “Presi”
Directed by Jerry Production We might have a new President, but Payroll always has a new President — Rolex to be exact. The jewelry and watch king of the D returns with a new video today, which finds one of his homies trying to stunt with some material items that aren’t his. Nothing new there, as…
Vic Spencer & Chris Crack return as Chris $pencer to drop their new video for “Bacon”
Directed by Jeff Haddick The two-headed monster has returned. That’s right, Chris $pencer is back. After the success of their debut album as a duo last year, Crackaveli and V-I-C get back in the swing of things on “Bacon.” With the always-exciting Drunken Monkeee joining them for the ride, the trio dedicate their latest visual…
eGo Jaleel drops “Tesla” featuring Murph Watkins
With 25th Hour on the boards, eGo emerges with new music — this one featuring the homie Murph Watkins. They’re calling it “Tesla” and it’s definitely doing the dash. Hit the gas below, and be sure to keep that safety belt cracking.
FSD Songs of the Week 1/20/17
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (1/13) it’s eligible for the list. Now we aren’t saying these are the BEST songs of the week, but they are the staff’s faves and joints you can catch us bumping in the office.
Watch Sirius Blvck’s latest video “Me, Myself & All My Friends”
Directed by Miro. Produced by Bones of Ghosts. Indianapolis repper, Sirius Blvck, is another torchbearer for their city’s burgeoning music scene, and dropped a locally acclaimed project in 2016. Look for Sirius to break nationwide in 2017, with his first look being the addictive “Me, Myself & All My Friends.” The video is below. Watch…