Follow Fya Starta (@fyastartabeats) 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…
Author: FSD Staff
FSD Feature: Segregation Nation [Part I]
Words by Marisol “Pinqy Ring” Vélez (@PinqyRing) If a newcomer were to maneuver through Chicago in its entirety, they would notice a trend that has been apparent to Chicagoans for decades: Segregation. In a city with over 200 neighborhoods, the separation of sides spans as far back as the 19th century. A study performed by the…
Ibn Inglor – Song For B******
The first offering from Ibn’s upcoming project, Gawds Speed, he offers an ode to the not so flattering women (or canines) in your life. Expect a visual for this one to be impacting soon. 01 Song for Bitches (prod. PGMW)
Kami de Chukwu f/ Vic Mensa – Murder Face
Save Money representatives Kami de Chukwu and Vic Mensa link up for the second offering from Chukwu. Word around town is that there’s a Save Money compilation on the way. Any truth to that? Well, we’ll just have to wait and see. MurderFACE In case you missed it, be sure to check out that Save…
FSD Feature: Getting To Know Save Money
Interview by Leland Bonner (@LelandBFresh). Shot and edited by T.E.H.O. Media FSD recently caught up with Chicago’s bubbling Save Money crew at their home base, the Trap Music Garage. Featuring a wide array of talented cats, the Save Money team boasts high profile artists like Vic Mensa, Chance The Rapper, Caleb James and Kids These…
FSD Feature: Yung Berg vs. Christian Ward
The trajectory of Yung Berg’s career reads like movie script. After first linking up with Infared Music Group (the home of L.E.P. Bogus Boys) as a child rapper named Iceberg; he would go on to sign with DMX’s Bloodline Records during the height of X’s career. In fact, a 15-year-old Berg can be seen playing…
Chief Keef f/ Kanye West, Pusha T, Jadakiss & Big Sean – I Don’t Like (Remix)
Produced by Young Chop. In four months, Chief Keef has taken the entire rap industry by storm. He’s gone from local hero to nationally known rapper before his peers could finish up their spring semester of high school. We told you it was coming (and when). Then DJ Pharris confirmed. So the moment you’ve been waiting…
Sir & Madame’s New Website & New Merch
Whether you’re a streetwear guru or an urban sophisticate, Chicago definitely has a bit of everything to suit your steelo. Sir & Madame recently launched their new site and online shop. Brands such as Cheap Monday, The Brooklyn Circus, Levi’s Vintage, as well as Sir and Madame’s own collection are all featured in store and…
FSD Feature: Derrick Rose & Chicago Bulls – Title Hopes All But Gone
Words by Alan Cerenil (@snobworthy) It wasn’t supposed to end like this. Not this way. Not so fast. Not in sudden heartbreak. Maybe this team was destined to lose to the Heat or whoever came out of the West in the Finals, but at least they would’ve had the chance to prove themselves. Now with Derrick…
FSD Feature: Bo Deal: Bo Knows
Words by Arête (@arete88) Chicago’s hip-hop scene is finally getting some much-needed notoriety outside of Cook County. While every artist is contributing their fair share, some artists have been going above and beyond the call of duty. Recently, we sat down with one of the most celebrated artists in the city, Brick Squad Monopoly’s own…