Author: Andrew Barber

Friend of FSD and local MC Prime landed the cover story in this month’s Illinois Entertainer. They did a really dope write up on his past in the industry, his current situation and what Prime has planned for himself as well as his Middle Ground crew. Check: “I represent the kids that grew up on…

Damn. Looks like his Royal Creepiness was finally called out publicly for his shenanigans with George Daniels’ daughter, Maxine. Miss Info reports: Chicago music retail legend, George Daniels spoke out to Los Angeles radio station KJLH about the real reason why he and his wife, Regina, severed their 15-year ties with R.Kelly. Turns out the…

The good folks over at Def Jam went ahead and announced all of the dates for the Glow in the Dark tour featuring Kanye, Lupe, N.E.R.D. & Rihanna. Tickets “officially” go on sale Saturday at 10am, but your boy already got his hands on a pair. Sorry. Oh yeah – They’re coming to Chicago on…

Your Thursday reminder: Treated @ The Underground is having a special Valentine’s Day blowout this evening featuring a live performance from He Say She Say (the duo of Drea & Million $ Mano) as well as a special La Perla Valentine’s showcase. The first two weeks of this event were pure mayhem, so expect nothing…

It’s finally here.

Over at the always-credible Allhiphop.com rumors section (er…my #1 news source), they’re reporting that ‘Ye might get slapped with a hefty fine by the Grammy Gestapo’s for his antics last Sunday. Check: That lil’ stunt Kanye pulled was hot- the sonning the Grammy “wrap it up” music. But will the rapper get fined for overextending…

Dropping April 29th on Duck Down/Major League Entertainment. Scheduled apperances from The Cool Kids, The Clipse, Buckshot, Sean Price and more. Thoughts on the cover?

There’s a dope interview with Kidz In The Hall over at the XXL site. They discuss, among other things,  their Duck Down debut as well as the split with Rawkus Records – their previous recording home. The most interesting part of the read, in my opinion, were their comments on the new sound of their…

Fake Shore Drive supports Chicago DJ’s to the fullest. Enjoy a couple remixes from two of the city’s finest. Million $ Mano x Shawty Lo – “Dey Know” (Remix)Related: M.I.A., Mano & Holt rock the Marc Jacobs party in NYC, via Do Not Follow Mike Love x Jay-Z – “Roc Boys” (Nigerian Gangster Remix) From…

Common’s latest video journal. He discusses his next album, The Believer, and his upcoming track with Just Blaze – among other things.