With Young Chop on the beat, Wes Dog runs up the score with his first single from his It’s Valid mixtape, “Run It Up.” I’m told Wes and Chop have almost 10 songs together that will appear on It’s Valid, so keep an open eye for that one to drop. Listen to him run up…
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Video: ZMoney – Don’t Need Em
Directed by Elevator ZMoola makes it clear he doesn’t need you or anyone with his shadowy new video for “Don’t Need Em.” I’m told Z has a number of new projects slated for a 2016 release, as well as a number of high profile endeavors — so stay tuned.
Video: ZelooperZ – Elevators
Directed by Imogen Grist. Produced by Black Noi$e. Detroit’s ZelooperZ is moving on up in the world like elevators, and today he returns to FSD with his new video for, you guessed it, “Elevators.” It features the always-electric Bruiser Brigade representative doing what he does best: going wild. Partake for yourself below.
Hypno Carlito – Woah
Produced by Chop Squad DJ FSD, that’s like whoa. But no, it’s not Black Rob, it’s Hypno Carlito. Hyp returns with his revised and revamped 2016 version, which is a nod to the 2000 Bad Boy classic. Carlito and Chop Squad killed this joint like woah.
New Project: The PLYMKRS – Trapical
The PLYMKRS are back with a brand new five song EP, Trapical, produced entirely by DC. We’ve been rocking with the PLYMKRS for some time now, and it appears 2016 is the year they’ll truly break through. Need further evidence? Then press play on this five-song party igniter. It’s a trapical paradise, and the perfect…
Smino Covers the Red Eye
St. Louis-born, Chicago-residing soon-to-be-superstar, Smino, has been going crazy lately. From sold out shows in NYC t0 high profile slots at Lollapalooza, the world is quickly catching on to his Midwest greatness. And that was just within the last two weeks. To cap off his recent run, today he covers Chicago’s Red Eye newspaper. Josh…
RBMA Invades Atlanta August 15-20
The Red Bull Music Academy continues to impress year after year with the best and most engaging music programming worldwide. And August 15-20, they keep it stateside by invading Atlanta for some amazing showcases, roundtables, events, and conversations. During a recent panel on the intersection of music and technology, a speaker highlighted how independent artists…
Video: The Boy Illinois f/ Drey Skonie – Ruling Class
Directed by FlyKite & Gilbert Gaston For his latest video, Illi takes it to the Pyramids of Illinois a.k.a. The Onasis Family of the Gold Pyramid House, alongside Drey Skonie for “Ruling Class.” Inspired by Nas and Lauryn’s hit from 20 years ago, “If I Ruled The World,” Illi rules in his own right. He…
Jon James – Phone Still Ringin
Produced by EIGHTOEIGHT Milwaukee Don and Treated Crew mainstay, Jon James, returns to grace the pages of FSD with “Phone Still Ringin.” Jon’s phone is steady boomin, so please forgive him if he doesn’t click over for you or answer your FaceTime call. He’s busy. All day. But let the operator patch you through below….
FSD Songs of the Week 8/5/16
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (we missed last week, sorry) 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…