Words by Louie Hernandez (@LFH25) It has been a long, grueling winter in Chicago. But the good news is that the weather is starting to break, and summer will soon be upon us. In the first quarter of 2014, Chicago artists released a slew of new music including heat from veterans such as Common and Lupe…
Author: FSD Staff
FSD Songs Of The Week 5/2/14
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (4/25) 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: The Best ShowYouSuck Videos
Words by John Walaszek (@JWalaszek) ShowYouSuck, The Rad God, The Pepperoni Pizza Prince. Whatever you want to call him, this DUDE is one of the most intriguing rappers currently making waves in Chicago, BRO. His content is different. He doesn’t pop molly he… pops pizza. Lyrically, he’s so far off the path that it takes three or ten…
New EP: Ben Hixon – 1ll
Words by Tyler Gallagher (@TyTalksChi) The THEMpeople collective is at it again, this time dropping a solo beat tape from producer Ben Hixon. Inside this five track opus, Hixon refines classics from the likes of Big Pun, Jay Hova, and Birdman Jr. To hear Hixon’s subtle changes, be sure to listen to the original versions…
Acid Rap One Year Later
Words by Andrew Barber & DC Culbert Exactly one year ago today, a 20-year-old rapper hailing from Chatham changed Chicago rap as we know it. One man with a new vision and outlook on the rap business, gambled on himself and won big. And most importantly, he did it all on his terms. Disenchanted with…
FSD Songs Of The Week 4/25/14
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (4/18) 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 Songs Of The Week 4/18/14
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (4/11) 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.
Nas Signs Boldy James To New Mass Appeal Imprint
Story by Fatboi Fresh (@1andOnlyFatboi) When preparation meets opportunity amazing things can happen — and Detroit emcee and our Midwest brethren, Boldy James, is a testament to that statement. After years of waiting in the wings as a Cool Kids-affiliate and cousin of rapper/producer, Chuck Inglish, Boldy has finally landed his own situation with the newly formed…
FSD Feature: 15 Essential Bop Songs
Feature by Holiday Kirk (@HolidayKirk) Those who can read the spirit of the times know that if something dominates a culture, a response is already underway. But who would have thought that Chicago would get an antithesis to drill almost exactly one year later? If the summer of 2012 belonged to drill, the summer of…
FSD Songs Of The Week 4/11/14
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (4/4) 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.