On October 9, 2013, Drizzy and the OVO family hit Chicago’s United Center for the Would You Like A Tour? Miguel and Future will also be accompanying Drake on the tour, tickets for which go on sale on Saturday, June 21st. But as you know, FSD always holds its readers down with free tickets, so today…
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Video: Sean “Diddy” Combs Inks Network Deal With Time Warner Cable
Diddy’s “can’t stop, won’t stop” mantra continues as the cultural architect has just struck a deal with Time Warner Cable for his REVOLT TV network. The all-music-all-the-time channel will now be featured in over 12 million homes. History in the making. So those who’ve complained about MTV, BET and VH1 no longer showing music content…
John Monopoly Talks Yeezus Shout Out, King Louie, Lawless Inc. & Hustle.
Chicago rap figurehead John Monopoly recently sat down with XXL to chat about a slew of topics. Most importantly, his recent shout out from Kanye on “I Am A God” from Yeezus. Also in the interview, he talks about how Kanye hooked up with King Louie, his recent split with Lawless Inc. (but it’s all love)…
Kanye West x DJ AudiTory – Yeezus [Chopped & Screwed]
You knew it was coming eventually, and now it’s here. DJ AudiTory gives Yeezy’s Yeezus the Chopped & Screwed treatment. So yes, you can now listen to this year’s most polarizing and talked about album in slow mo. Drive slow, homie. Hit the jump to stream…
Xspo f/ The Boy Illinois – Time
Illi jumps on Xspo’s new single entitled, “Time.” This is the first look off X’s forthcoming Hyper mixtape. Trust that you’re gonna wanna make time for this one.
FSD Giveaway: Pitchfork Music Festival 3 Day Passes
You know FSD likes to take care of its loyal readers, so today we’re going to be giving two lucky winners a pair of three day passes for the Pitchfork Music Festival, taking place at Union Park July 19-21. That’s a solid deal, no? This is the second time we’ve run this promotion, so if…
FSD Events: Caleb James – The Jones Live @ Reggies’s – 7/19
Save Money sensation, Caleb James, a.k.a. the one they call Arrah, steps out on his own for his first major solo show, July 19th at Reggie’s Rock Club in Chicago. The budding star, who has been back and forth between Chicago and Los Angeles as of late, will be performing new joints from his forthcoming…
Skooda Chose – OswaldBiggieSmalls
One thing you can always count on Skooda for, is coming up with crazy song titles. “OswaldBiggieSmalls.” I think I know what that means, but man, I’m really not sure that I do. One can assume, though. Skooda’s Vulture Kulture project is due out sometime this summer. Stop playing and drop it Skooda.
New EP: Pinqy Ring – Herstory
Pinqy Ring took a long hiatus from music in order to graduate college and give back to her community as a teacher. At a new period in her life, she’s decided to put the teacher hat down and place the rapper fitted back on her head. Herstory is Ms. Ring’s sophmore project, a nine track EP…
FSD Events: Villa x Converse – June 21 & 22nd
Ever wanted a custom pair of sneakers? Well, Villa and Converse are partnering together to make this happen this weekend. At the Villa location on 1555 W. Division Street, three artists will be on hand to help you design and customize your own pair of Cons. Sounds dope right? The event goes down Friday, June…