Words by Elyssa Czynski (@czynskers) Don’t let the name Tink fool you. The 18 year-old Chicago native is a powerhouse, spitting verses as well as singing smoothly, sounding like two different people. On September 30th she released her fourth mixtape, Boss Up. Still unsigned to a label while performing many shows across the United States,…
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FSD Feature: The 20 Dopest C-Sick Beats
There are many talented producers in the city of Chicago. So many, in fact, that one might fall off a building and hit you as you walk down the street. They’re literally everywhere. But with so many great sound architects maneuvering through our market, it gets harder and harder to gauge their success. Sure, major…
FSD Songs Of The Week 10/18/13
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (10/11) 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.
FSD Songs Of The Week 10/11/13
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (10/4) 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.
FSD Round-Up 10/11/13
RondoNumbaNine – Life Of A Savage The Guys – Flee Squadboy x Bandman Kevo – I Don’t Need It Chris Smokes f/ Blanco Caine – F*ck Em Up D2G – My God Hit the jump to check out Mark Bazer interviewing Hebru Brantley, Wayne MT interviewing Onis, and music videos from Pinqy Ring, 40 Boi,…
FSD Beats: Mulatto Beats
Follow Mulatto Beats (@mulattobeats) FSD Beats sets out to build awareness of Chicago’s top up-and-coming producers — something we have an abundance of. No need to seek other cities for your sound, we have the cream of the crop right here. We’ll be offering up new instrumentals from rising producers weekly — free of charge…
FSD Feature: Fatboi Fresh Presents: My Top 10 Chicago Producers
Words by Fatboi Fresh (@1andOnlyFatboi) Fatboi Fresh is a Chicago emcee, entrepreneur and freelance contributor for Fake Shore Drive. The thoughts and opinions expressed by Fatboi Fresh in this piece are his and his alone. I just had to soak my laptop in rice all night. Why, you ask? Because last night when I tried…
FSD Songs Of The Week 10/4/13
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (9/27) 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: Taylor Bennett: Family Affair
Words by Charne Graham (@88nae88) Taylor Bennett is a 17-year-old from Chicago’s West Chatham neighborhood. He attends Urban Prep High School and has to suit up everyday before class. He, like many teens his age, balances school, a social life and time with his family. Now, this all sounds normal until you realize Taylor has…
FSD Feature: Fatboi Fresh Presents: 10 Chicago Producers You Should Shop With
Words by Fatboi Fresh (@1andOnlyFatboi) Fatboi Fresh is a Chicago emcee, entrepreneur and freelance contributor to Fake Shore Drive. The thoughts and opinions expressed by Fatboi Fresh in this piece are his and his alone. This feels kind of weird — it’s my first time writing in months. So much on my plate, tons of…