Words by Fatboi Fresh (@BigWizIzDead) Two years ago, Mikkey Halsted asked me if I knew what the five elements of hip hop were, and I was immediately embarrassed by my lack of knowledge of the five pillars. I mean, it was after all, the thing that I’ve practically based the last 11 years of my…
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FSD Feature: Chella H: Freaky Tales
Interview by Bryant Bowens (@Arete88) We can all agree that Chicago has the hip-hop world’s attention right now. It’s all eyes on us — word to Pac. The voices of the men who contribute to this movement are finally being heard on a national level — but what about the ladies? Well, if you’ve been…
Jugrnaut x Chuck Inglish WRKING Starter Cap
Jugrnaut links up with Chuck Inglish and Starter to create this custom curdoroy snapback that is available for pre-sale today. The cap comes in charcoal grey and features the phrase “Always Wrking” as the centerpiece. If you haven’t already done so, be sure to cop WRKING and WRKOUT.
FSD Beats: Fya Starta
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…
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…