Words by Joe Freshgoods (@JoeFreshgoods) Joe Freshgoods is a true renaissance man. Currently holding down four jobs, this multi-tasker is Chicago’s brand ambassador for adidas, and one of the creative minds at Leaders 1354 and DopeBoyMagic. He even finds the time to run his own clothing company — the ever popular Vita Morte (alongside King Rello)….
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FSD Feature: Tree: From The Ground Up
Words by Leland Bonner (@LelandBFresh) Very few artists have successfully held the title of both rapper and producer. Many try, most fail. But Cabrini-Green originator, Tree, plans to shake things up a bit and introduce the world to his unique pairing of words and beats. The official/unofficial member of Project Mayhem has recently gained national…
FSD Beats: Billionaire Boyscout
Follow Billionaire Boyscout (@billionairetrav) Words by Leland Bonner (@LelandBFresh) 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…
FSD Feature: DJ V-Dub’s Top 10 Do’s & Don’t’s Of Approaching A DJ
Words by DJ V-Dub (@DJVDUB) The Mixtape Bully. The King of Cottage Grove. From flooding the streets of Chicago with his thematic mixtapes, to killing the airwaves on WGCI, to turning up for your favorite clubs – you know DJ V-Dub. A living legend and pioneer, V-Dub has been in the game for years. He’s…
Pics: D. Rose adiZero Cement “Playoff” Colorway
Even without D. Rose in the lineup the last few nights, the Bulls continue to make an impressive push for the playoffs as they boast the league’s best record at 38-10. Adidas recently released pics of the slated final colorway of the 2.5’s and D. Rose is expected to be wearing these on the court…
Leaders 1354 Spring Collection
Even though the calendar still says winter, the weather we’ve been having the past few days begs to differ. Leaders 1354 releases their new spring collection today including tees, hoodies, pullovers, raglans, and crewnecks. The collection is now available online , so make sure you do your spring cleaning and make room for the new merch….
FSD Feature: 10Photos’ 10 Favorite Hip-Hop Photographs
Artwork by Cardy (@Cardy10Ten) Words by 10Photos (@10Photos) He needs no introduction, but for those not in the know, 10Photos is the man behind the lens for some of your favorite Chicago shots. From rapper press pics, to album covers; 10’s portfolio reads like a who’s who of the Chicago scene. Oh, and did we…
Derrick Rose vs. LeBron James: Examining The NBA’s Next Best Rivalry
Words by Alan Cerenil (@snobworthy) Ain’t That Just Like Lebron James, Ain’t that Just Like D. Rose? A few weeks ago after a game against the Sacramento Kings, Kobe Bryant stated, “I didn’t have one…. I get up for everybody just the same, to be honest. It’s hard for me to turn my meter up…
FSD Feature: Hustle Simmons’ 10 Keys To Surviving SXSW
Words by Hustle Simmons (@HustleSimmons) Sure, you know Hustle Simmons as Chicago’s omnipresent concert and party host. You also know him for his colorful Twitter commentary on every subject across the board. But every March, Hustle takes his talents to Austin, TX for the South By Southwest music festival. And this year is no different,…
FSD Feature: Shorty K: Still Swaggin’
Words by Leland Bonner (@lelandbfresh) Swag. Is swag dead? Overused? Or just misused? Many claim to have it, but few show and prove. Rap is filled with artists still trying to ride the “swag wave” that exploded on us a few years back, but most just end up looking gimmicky. But before we put the…