August 4, 2012. That was the day Joey Purp’s last solo project, The Purple Tape dropped. It showed so much talent and potential, and I was immediately hooked. Enter iiiDrops, a solo shot that’s been four years in the making. Yeah, Joey took some time to record a few projects with Leather Cords, but he’s…
Author: Andrew Barber
ADaD – Everyday 2.0
ADaD wrote this song on Valentines Day — after not doing anything special for his girl. Well, you know what they say about hell’s fury and scorned women. ADaD took that and turned it into a song. Some everyday raps from a not-your-everyday emcee. I’ll let him explain further because he’s better at it. This…
Video: M-Eighty – Air Em’ Out / True Love
The Lyrical Rabbi a.k.a. PimpNuts a.k.a M-Eighty returns with a new split video for “Air Em’ Out / True Love,” which was filmed in Indianapolis while on tour with Crooked I. Part deux of the clip is truly a hair-raising thriller, featuring PimpNuts up to no good with his leading lady. In between funding schools…
Video: Chance The Rapper f/ 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne – No Problem
Directed by Austin Vesely The monstrous single from Chance The Rapper’ Coloring Book is now available in video form. “No Problem” featuring Weezy F Baby and Tity Boy — featuring cameos from everyone under the sun. Chano’s rolodex is deep. Wow.
FSD Giveaway: Chester Watson / WebsterX / Ric Wilson / OddCouple TONIGHT @ Schubas
Tonight, 1833 is bringing us quite a big bill at Schuba’s with performances from Chester Watson, WebsterX, Ric Wilson and Rahn Harper. It’s an all ages affair and starts at 6pm. Tickets ARE STILL AVAILABLE here. CHESTER WATSON x WEBSTERX Along with RAHN HARPER RIC WILSON ODD COUPLE SCHUBAS THURSDAY, MAY 26TH DOORS AT 6:00…
Watch a Recap of Smino & Monte Booker’s European Tour
A few weeks back, Smino and Monte Booker embarked on short European tour, doing dates in London, Paris, and Berlin. From the looks of it, these two had quite the time. Wanna see what these two Zero Fatigue founders got into across the pond? Then watch the video below. Catch them both in your town…
$tacks & Eizzy Sahir – Make It Happen
$tacks and Eizzy make it happen on their latest collaborative effort. You see the title, so you know what they came here to do — that’s no secret.
New Project: RIO – Xan King Cole
The squad over at 119 Productions drop off the new project from RIO titled Xan King Cole. The project is stacked with features and production from some of the Chi’s finest, as RIO grabbed the likes of Psalm One, Angelenah, Qari, Dally Auston and Supa Bwe for verses. While the likes of Richie Farwell, TMTHY…
Watch Part 2 of Paypa’s ‘PAYPAMAN The Film’
You know Paypa. A central figure of the legendary Chicago hip-hop collective, Project Mayhem. He’s been a part of some of the greatest songs, videos and one-off projects of the past 5-10 years, and today he puts his best foot forward on the solo tip with his new short film, PAYPAMAN The Film. This three-part…
Video: Sir Michael Rocks – How Are You So Calm
Directed by Jerome D Sir Mike of The Rocks unloads a new video from his Populair Part 2, which dropped last month. Have you grabbed the album yet? It’s here. But before you do that, watch the animated and colorful new clip for “How Are You So Calm” below.