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…
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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…
Derty Harry – Candle
R&B’s Derty man returns with his new single “Candle”. No word yet when the project is dropping, but stay tuned for more details. Candle (master) Radio
FSD Feature: Fatboi Fresh’s Top 10 Chicago Restaurants
Words by Fatboi Fresh (@BiGWiZizDead) Fatboi Fresh’s Guide To Chicago Eats Of course you know about Fatboi Fresh the rapper. The artist formerly known as Big Wiz has been shaking up Chicago’s indie scene for years with projects like Escape From Fat Camp and the WizardTree EP. But besides being a superb emcee, Fresh is a…
FSD Feature: Beats, Rhymes & Life with Nez and Rio
Words by Jimmy Ness (@NZJimmy) Producers Nez and Rio recently worked with Schoolboy Q on his acclaimed Habits and Contradictions project. They showed their talent when the collaboration resulted in fan favorites Druggy’s With Hoes Again and NiggaH’s Already Know. The young duo has also made beats for Chicago’s new school of hip-hop alumni including…
Heat and Bulls On Another Collision Course
Words by Alan Cerenil (@snobworthy) The ennui of the NBA season has already taken it’s toll on me. Whether it’s the compressed schedule, injuries, or the player’s lack of conditioning, it’s getting hard to watch the Association some nights. If David Stern has the power to veto trades, can he fast forward the season to the…
FSD Feature: Tris J: Back For The First Time
Words by Leland Bonner (@lelandbfresh) If you’ve been keeping up with the emerging Chicago rap scene as of late, I’m sure you’ve noticed that there is a pool of undiscovered talent that’s just waiting for their turn. It seems like everybody’s clicking up and urging listeners to get down with the movement that’s brewing. Enter…
Video: BJ The Chicago Kid – I Want You Back
Words by Leland Bonner (@lelandbfresh) Directed by Davy Greenberg BJ drops a visual for “I Want You Back (Chicago Version).” Be sure to grab Pineapple Now & Laters which drops tomorrow via iTunes, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Kendrick Lamar, Prolyfic and Battlecat all show up to contribute.
Kanye West Grammy Count, Sweeps Rap Categories
1 2 3 4 Update: Ye sweeps the rap categories… The show hasn’t even started yet, and Ye already has three: – Best Rap Album for My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy – Best Rap Song for “All of the Lights” – Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for “All of the Lights” – Best Rap Performance for “Otis”…