In a move that no one saw coming (at least we didn’t), Chief Keef has aligned with Gucci Mane to be a part of Gucci’s 1017 Brick Squad crew. As you know, Keef has his own label/crew, GBE, but it appears these two factions are joining forces to form the 1017 Glo Gang. It doesn’t…
Author: Andrew Barber
Kids These Days Break Up
Say it ain’t so. We’re sorry to report that critically acclaimed Chicago band, Kids These Days, has called it quits. After a successful run, and high profile gigs such as Lollapalooza, Coachella and Conan O’Brien (not to mention a deal with adidas), the group’s lead rapper Vic Mensa announced the split on XXL: But alas,…
Video: Vic Mensa – DID IT B4
Directed by Austin Vesely. Produced by Vic Mensa and Peter Cottontale. In 1996, Dr. Dre claimed he’d “Been There, Done That,” and in 2013, Vic Mensa echos the same sentiments with “#DIDITB4.” Yes, the ultimate humble brag. I know the FSD staff is patiently waiting for Vic’s INNANET mixtape to drop, so hopefully we’ll get…
FSD & Red Bull Sound Select Present: Gunplay, Save Money, Lil Herb & Lil Bibby & Tink @ Double Door on 5/30
Artwork by Hebru Brantley And we’re back. FSD and Red Bull are returning with another installment of our Sound Select series, and after venturing down to Austin for SXSW, we’re bringing the show back to Chicago for May. We sold out Bottom Lounge in February with Freddie Gibbs, Tree, ShowYouSuck and Sasha Go Hard; and…
Tree f/ Danny Brown – No Faces
Two Midwest titans, Tree and Danny Brown, link for the latest leak from Sunday School 2. It’s a Chicago/Detroit face off called “No Faces.” Face the truth: this is crazy. Tree’s Sunday School 2 drops next week (May 15) via Closed Sessions and Creative Control.
D2G – I-R.A.N.
Produced by DC No this isn’t an ode to Iranians, it’s actually an acronym from D2G, that I’m going to make you listen in to find out what it means exactly. No one likes a tattle tale. This is the first single from D2’s forthcoming album, JULY 9TH: A CANCER STORY. Look for that this…
New EP: eGo – Vicodin: The Prescription
After weeks of teasers and leaks, eGo fills our prescriptions with Vicodin. Pop them if you got them I guess. Here’s his take: eGo finally drops his second effort, Vicodin: The Prescription presented by GoWhereHipHop and RubyHornet. The EP includes 8 tracks and features other Chicago acts such as Chance The Rapper and Add-2. eGo made sure…
Video: YB – On One
Directed by Young Affishal. Produced by Young Chop. Over this bouncy Chopper beat, the 8TMG/OBS group member flexes and finesses about being on one. No second take needed.
Video: Bizarre f/ Riff Raff – Molly World
Former D-12 member Bizarre links with the ever-entertaining ode to Molly. Isn’t this trend over yet? This video might just be the last hurrah. Bizarre’s Lace Blunts is due out 5/30.
FSD’s Coverage of SMIRNOFF’s Master of The Mix [Ep. 6]
Over the course of the next month, FSD will be bringing you exclusive content from VH1′s new hit series, SMIRNOFF’s Master of The Mix. The show pits the top DJs from around the country against each other to find out exactly who is the master of the mix. The DJs will perform in packed clubs in…