Words by Bryant Bowens (@arete88) At FSD, we feel it is our duty to provide our faithful readers with musical content that’s entertaining but also innovative. In 2012, Chicago has become the “it” city in hip-hop. But with all the accolades came criticism. Some critics concluded that Chicago’s success was solely based on the Drill…
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FSD Beats: Jesse Black
Follow Jesse Black (@JesseBlack) 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…
FSD Feature: Windy City Women: Chin Chilla Meek
Words by Marisol “Pinqy Ring” Vélez (@PinqyRing) Windy City Women is a weekly series by FSD correspondent Marisol “Pinqy Ring” Vélez Male rappers: How tired are you of not being recognized for your talent because of your gender? Of constantly being compared to the only other male rapper in the industry? Of not being able to make…
FSD Feature: UPS Is Hiring: Plan B For Rappers
Words by Fatboi Fresh (@BigWizIzDead) “I get mad frustrated when I rhyme thinking about the people who be doin this for all the wrong reasons.” – Lauryn Hill In 1994 I wrote my first rhyme. I don’t remember how it goes, and I’m pretty sure that it was terrible. I’ve always been a nurture over…
FSD Feature: DJ Moondawg: Who Shot Ya?
Interview by Bryant Bowens (@arete88) Here at FSD, we strive to shed light on the people who make your favorite rapper a cult phenomenon. These are the people behind the scenes– video directors, DJs, and producers. The man behind the man, so to speak. This is another installment of our “Who Shot Ya?” series, where we get…
FSD Feature: Windy City Women: Psalm One
Words by Marisol “Pinqy Ring” Vélez (@PinqyRing) Marisol “Pinqy Ring” Vélez introduces her new series Windy City Women, where she’ll be profiling Chicago’s favorite female rappers. In the first edition, she shares her background on the series, and interviews the illustrious Psalm One. When you think of an MC, your mind immediately scans and processes the image…
Mixtape: ClarkAirLines – AirPlay
We gave you the FSD Feature on Wednesday. Now we have the second mixtape from ClarkAirLines. AirLines played several of these songs for me when I was in the studio with him earlier this month. My personal favorite is the outro (“Whats Going On”) and of course you have to hear BeBe O’Hare guest verse…
FSD Feature: ClarkAirLines: Arrival Time
Words by Bradley Troast (@yeldarb367) August 23, 1987. Margaret Clark is at her home in Harvey, IL preparing to attend Sunday service at Christ Universal Temple. All of a sudden, a pain hits. She is nine months pregnant. She is rushed to Ingalls Memorial Hospital and by 3pm she has given birth to her first…
FSD Feature: We Be Clubbin’
Words by David Drake (@somanyshrimp) Named after Ice Cube’s beloved hit, We Be Clubbin’ is a new monthly series penned by So Many Shrimp’s David Drake. He’ll be speaking with Chicago’s top DJ’s to find out exactly what local records they’re playing in the clubs, what artists are making the playlists, and what songs are…
FSD Events: Spenzo Live @ Reggies
A preview of Spenzo’s “Go Crazy” video, which drops July 26th. On Saturday, August 18, 8586 Management, Knuckle Rumbler, and Fake Shore Drive brings you Spenzo like you’ve never seen him before. This is the young spitters first showcase ever- and he wants to celebrate his recent success with the city that made him a…