On “Welcome To Chiraq,” Leoski D reflects on the ills, trials and tribulations of living and making a living in the city of Chicago. He comes from it, has lived it firsthand, so he wants to now share his firsthand account. Hit the jump to check it out as well as to peep his cover…
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Treated Crew – Treated Tribe [Cover Art + Track List]
The wait is over. This Saturday, May 31st, the Treated Crew drops their sophomore album as a collective, Treated Tribe. Released in tandem with their clothing collabo with Stussy (which you’ll be able to buy at St. Alfred this weekend, and online 6/2) and their release party in Tokyo, the Tribe album features all new…
The Legendary Traxster – Long Live The King
Produced by The Legendary Traxster Give this man his crown. Give this man his throne. Long live the King. Long live Traxster. Something new out of the blue. Check it out below. Detractors be damned.
New EP: Xcel – Astonishing Astounding Miraculous
With a title so grandiose, it’s imperative that Xcel brings the heat on this five song instrumental tape that he’s dubbing “an outstanding musical composition.” Big words, from a big player in the Chicago music scene. We hope you’re as excited as we are to check it out. Astonishing Astounding Miraculous can be found below.
Video: EMP DASME f/ Bandman x Lil Buck – By Any Means
The latest and greatest from EMP DASME, who laces the world with his “By Any Means” video just in time for the Memorial Day Weekend. Grab his The Consortium project right here.
Ern Cobain – ABRACADABRA.
Produced by C-Sick Alla kazaam, alla kazoom. Abracadabra. All that. Listen to Ern make magic with his latest trick. This one produced by C-Sick. His year-in-the-works opus, MAOD (Music and Other Drugs), is due out later this year. This record is dope, though. Voila.
Video: Wheatie f/ Lil 4 – Lift Me Up
Video by Triston H Designs & Wheatie. Produced by Bonafyde. Uplift your Friday with this new Who Betta collaboration. Wheatie. 4. “Lift Me Up.” The visual. Press play, ya heard?
VIRU – We Livin’
Produced by RMB Justize New music from VIRU. This one is to all my people who be livin’ it up. No Jeffrey Atkins. His new project, WAVY, is on the way. Get your surfboard.
FSD Events: Lucki Eck$ ‘Body High’ Release Therapy @ Reggies – July 10th
On July 18th, rising Chicago artist Lucki Eck$ plans to release his sophomore project, Body High. Eight days prior to the album’s release (July 10th), Lucki will celebrate the new project with a live show at Reggies Rock Club. Lucki will be playing your favorite joints from Alternative Trap, as well as the new music…
Fredo Santana x Lil Reese – That’s A No No
Produced by Young Chop. Mixed by Todd Beee. Fredo. Reesie. GBE reunites over this monstrous sounding Young Chop instrumental. Sleeping on this one? Well, that’s a no no. Try getting this hook out of your head today. Good luck.