Directed by Cholly Simply put: this is a great song, with a dope ass video. In this new Cholly-directed clip, Young Giftz ventured up to the D to connect with Boldy James for this Motor/Windy City collabo. The cinematography is dope and some of these shots are crazy. And the “Game of Chess” is probably…
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EMP DASME f/ BA – I Know
Produced by Alpha I may not know everything, but I know enough to know that EMP can pick a beat. Here he rolls seven again with this new joint featuring BA and produced by Alpha. The Consortium project coming soon.
Video: Common Talks Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa, Lil Herb & Lil Bibby
As part of his ongoing interview with Vibe, the magazine asked the Chicago legend about his thoughts on Chicago’s new crop of artists. Com expressed that he had a lot of love for Chance The Rapper and his sound, and also cited that he’s a fan of Vic Mensa, Lil Herb and Lil Bibby. Note…
Yeezus Has Been Certified Platinum
Today, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has certified Kanye’s sixth album, Yeezus, as having shipped platinum. This marks Kanye’s seventh platinum album as an artist, counting his 2011 collaboration with Jay Z, Watch The Throne. Congrats to Ye and the rest of the Donda and G.O.O.D. family. Congratulations to @kanyewest on his 7th @RIAA…
Video: Rashid Hadee – Don’t Care
Directed by Dave Galaxie Listen, I don’t care what you’re doing right now. Go and download Rashid’s CNS: Don’t Care Vol. 3. Now but, but now right. If you missed his clever flipping of Drake’s Take Care album, you really need to download it. It’s pretty great. To get a taste of what to expect,…
FSD Giveaway: Nipsey Hussle Live @ Reggie’s THIS Friday (1/17)
On Friday, January 17th, West Coast repper, Nipsey Hussle, touches down in Chicago for his first-ever concert in the City of Wind. The show is a 17+ affair, and the doors open at 7pm. Erk The Jerk and ZMoney are also on the bill. And we’re happy to announce that Chicago emcee Armani has also…
Mulatto Patriot & Simeon Viltz f/ Psalm One & Awdazcate – Funky Junky
Primeridian member Simeon Viltz and producer Mulatto Patriot are connecting to drop a brand new collabo project this year titled Ray Elementary. The album is due out on January 23rd and it features appearances and collabos with Pugs Atomz, ProbCause, Imani (of the Pharcyde), Neak and Race of the Primeridian. Today we get the first…
theWHOevers – Wings
Produced by Knxwledge Red Bull gives you wings, but so do theWHOevers. Fly away with them, with their first leak of the year, “Wings.” J. Arthur and Dotkom are on a mission for some wings. Somebody bless them with some mild sauce.
Rockie Fresh Joining G-Eazy On Tour
Rockie Fresh just announced that he’ll be joining the “James Dean of hip-hop,” G-Eazy, on a 40-city domestic tour. The tour kicks off in Dallas on February 21st, and ends in New Orleans in April. Rockie and Eazy will breeze through the Windy City on March 16th at Bottom Lounge. Hit the jump for the…
Alex Wiley & Kembe X – Know Normal
Produced by Innovatorz After taking some time off, the terrible twosome of Alex Wiley and Kembe X are back to wreak havoc on the industry as a duo. Here they know normal with this new joint in honor of Alex’s headlining show at Reggie’s on Saturday night. Be there or be square. CS