As far as rare Bump J projects are concerned, this one here is the crown jewel. Last week we posted the Live From Bedrock mixtape, that’s been hard to find and offline for years. Well, the man who’s been unearthing these projects is Scotty Flowers, and he recently dug up the largely unknown, Thoroughbread Records…
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Drey Skonie – My Lady
Detroit City’s own, Drey Skonie, unleashes his new single, “My Lady,” which was produced by Nospeakerz, with co-production from Chicago’s own Prolyfic. Skonie was recently featured on The Boy Illinois’ “Strangers,” but today he steps out on his own with “My Lady.” This is the first official single from his forthcoming debut, which will be…
Video: Big Law – I’m On One
Directed by Will Gates. Produced by C-Sick. Remember a few weeks back when I posted the video for Big Law’s “I’m On One”? Well, that wasn’t really the video, it was just a behind-the-scenes video of the video. But today we have the actual video — the real deal Holyfield. And we’re happy to premiere…
Pics: Lupe Fiasco DJs the 22nd Annual Green Tie Ball
Last weekend, the 22nd annual Green Tie Ball was held at the former steel warehouse, A. Finkl & Sons, on behalf of the Chicago charity, Gateway Green. Hosted by Windy City Live personalities, Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini, the event boasted 3,500 attendees (the most in the events history) and was attended by cast members…
FSD Giveaway: Common’s Benefit Show @ the House of Blues – 9/20
On Friday, September 20th, Common is giving back yet again, with a benefit concert for his Common Ground Foundation. Common, alongside some very special guests, will grace the stage in the name of his charity with all proceeds will go to his Foundation. Tickets are available now from $55 – $75 (for general admission), with…
Video: Lungz – Northside Get The Money
Directed by Nem Perez As Lungz’s project gets closer and closer to its release date, which is 9/23, more and more content continues to leak out. Today we get the trailer for his “Northside Get The Money” video which also drops on 9/23. Stack your chips. INEBRIATION drops on 9/23
FSD Giveaway: Jet Life Red Eye Tour
Tomorrow night, Currensy’s Jet Life crew comes through the City of Wind for their nationwide Red Eye Tour. The doors open at 7p and it’s an all ages event. Fiend, Cornerboy P and Young Roddy will all grace the stage alongside Chicago’s own Mick Jenkins. Tickets are still available, but today we have two pairs…
Video: Kanye West Goes Off For Pusha T
Tonight at the NYC listening party for Pusha’s forthcoming, long-awaited opus, My Name Is My Name, Lord Yeezus was in attendance and grabbed the mic to get a few things off his chest. For starters, Ye doesn’t do it for the corporations. He does it for G.O.O.D. Music. He also doesn’t care if you have…
Lupe Fiasco – Peace Of Paper Cup Of Jayzus
The always cryptic Carrera Lu just let loose this new joint he’s calling “Peace Of Paper Cup Of Jayzus.” What does it all mean? Well, that’s something you’re gonna have to press play to try and decipher. #DROGAS. *The G.O.A.T. argument wordplay at the end? >>> **I think this is the closest Lupe’s gotten to…
Video: Nico Segal – New Bisnesss
Directed by Andy Singh On the final night of Frank Ocean’s California Live Tour in Melbourne, Australia, SaveMoney rapper/trumpet-master Nico Segal crafted the video for “New Bisnesss” from his Donnie Trumpet project. I’m not sure if I’ve ever said this out loud before, but Donnie Trumpet is one hell of an alias. Try it next…