Author: Andrew Barber

I’m not sure how I missed this one. Oh well, it gives me an excuse to post a pic of Ms. Hilson on the site.  As BILLAH would say, Hello! Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West & Ne-Yo – “Knock Me Down” Tip of the hat to TC

The deluxe edition of The In Crowd is in stores now! Details on the above video are as follows: At a secret loft location in Soho, rap duo Kidz in the Hall took to Soho to shoot the music video for their remake of Special Ed’s “I Got It Made.” The video, directed by Justin…

“I’m gonna be the bigest artist I can be, and if the people support Mikkey Halsted, then on my word I’m going to give back and do my best to share the industry”

Another one of Common’s exciting vlogs.* This time from Mexico City. It’s definitely too hot down there to be wearing that leather. That I do know.

Leak #4 from Aaron Levi as part of his 8 week leak experience.  Aaron Levi – “1 Way Road”

Yes, it’s another leak from Verbal Kent and Kaz One’s collaborative effort, Brave New Rap, due out April 1st on Gravel Records.  Now, you know if they have a joint with Cold Hard it’s getting put on the FSD fast track.  You know he’s running for Mayor, right? Verbal Kent & Kaz One feat. Cold…

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Naledge just blessed us with the Acapella for “I’m In Chicago (Bitch)”.  Attention producers, please do your thing and feel free to submit.  I’ll post the best ones, no questions asked.  Naledge – “I”m In Chicago (Bitch)” Acapella

As I mentioned the other day, I’m launching a new ‘Inside’ feature on FSD, where I preview ‘highly anticipated’ upcoming albums from various Chicago artists, and give my honest feedback on their respective efforts. I’m going to try and digest about 5-7 of the artists favorite [read: best] tracks per album, and then report back…

This joint was featured on the DJ Benzi & Dope Couture mixtape The Jetsetters, which was available for stream-only last week.  I hate when shit is only “stream-only”, so here’s the track for download.  I’m just saying. Naledge & Chip Tha Ripper – “The Oprah Song” Shouts to Kev!