It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (5/23) it’s eligible for the list. Now we aren’t saying these are the BEST songs of the week, but they are the staff’s faves and joints you can catch us bumping in the office.
Author: FSD Staff
FSD Feature: 10 Essential Treated Crew Videos
This weekend, the Chicago army (better yet a navy) known as the Treated Crew is set to drop their sophomore album, Treated Tribe. The album release is in tandem with their high profile clothing collaboration with Stussy which also drops on May 31st. The new album and Stussy collection will no doubt draw in a…
FSD Songs Of The Week 5/23/14
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (5/16) it’s eligible for the list. Now we aren’t saying these are the BEST songs of the week, but they are the staff’s faves and joints you can catch us bumping in the office.
FSD Feature: Would You Rather With Thelonious Martin
Created by Cameron Chapleau and Matthew Andreasen for Fake Shore Drive Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, readers, friends, Romans, countrymen. We’re back with our original series and feature on FSD: Would You Rather? The brainchild of Cameron Chapleau and Matthew Andreasen, this video segment features the Chi’s rising stars answering a series of rather…
FSD Feature: A Guide To Derrick Rose Rap References
Words by Josh Williams (@JayPCK) Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose became the youngest MVP in NBA history and with that newfound fame came many references in today’s most popular rap songs. His name and number are fairly easy to incorporate into verses — not to mention his crippling injuries serve as fantastic rap industry metaphors.
FSD Songs Of The Week 5/16/14
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (5/9) it’s eligible for the list. Now we aren’t saying these are the BEST songs of the week, but they are the staff’s faves and joints you can catch us bumping in the office.
Riot Fest Announces Lineup, Wu-Tang Clan & ShowYouSuck Set To Perform
Words by Josh Williams (@JayPCK) Get ready to rage. Riot Fest unveils their line-up for this year’s Chicago date and there’s obviously some big names on it. Wu-Tang Clan, coming off the 20th anniversary of the classic debut Enter The Wu Tang (36 Chambers), headline this festival filled with the perfect mixture of genres. Other big…
FSD Feature: Chicago Rappers Discuss Their Side Hustles
Words by Ben Cronin (@onedognight) Spring has arrived and it’s a nice reminder that Chicago has a particularly lush rap scene blooming before us. Everyone is hustling to make sure we are steady bumping their sounds at outdoor parties, during late night train rides, and at the crib. With spring here, we have a bucket of warm…
FSD Songs Of The Week 5/9/14
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (5/2) it’s eligible for the list. Now we aren’t saying these are the BEST songs of the week, but they are the staff’s faves and joints you can catch us bumping in the office.
FSD Feature: Eating Up The Chi
Words by Ryan Chandler (@NayrRyChi). Photos by Chrishonne Givens (@ChrishonneGivens). With spring and summer slowly but surely approaching, Chicagoans will again be venturing back outside to enjoy some of the best food and music festivals in the country. Chicago’s diverse culture creates and abundance of delicious food options and an infinite amount of creative sounds….