Penned by FSD’s own Andrew Barber. There must be something in the water in Chicago right now. Since February, no less than six artists have inked major label deals—and this comes after almost no new artist inking to a major in the six years prior. It’s safe to say there’s something big brewing in the City of…
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Video: Iggy Azalea Live In Chicago
Courtesy of AyKid Shots. While Drake transformed the First Midwest Bank Amphitheater into Club Paradise, Iggy Azalea held down Reggie’s for her first Chicago show. Up top, you can check out Iggy perform “Drop That” with a little assistance from a few audience members.
Mixtape: Chief Keef – Back From The Dead (Chopped & Screwed)
Chopped and screwed by Slim K. Presented by Money Muizz. Houston’s own Slim K decided to slow Keef’s Back From The Dead project up for the fans of C&S. From Houston to Chicago, this one’s definitely worth checking out. Hit the jump to download.
Video: Yung Berg f/ Jay Stonez – 100 Bottles [BTS]
After shooting the visual for his recent collaboration with Twista, Berg and Jay Stonez linked up and hit producer Tye Hill’s studio to cook up the visual for “100 Bottles”. Look for the Sef & Que-directed video to impact soon. Until then, check out Berg’s Chicago Redemption project.
Video: Pavy f/ Vic Spencer – Pointless Rap Song
Directed by Thomas Price. Pavy and Vic Spencer bring the costumes out for the seventh visual from Pavy’s Middle Class Ignorance.
Video: King Louie’s “Bars” Video Release Party
Courtesy of KP Films. To celebrate the release of his new video for “Bars” and his recent XXL feature, King L and the Lawless Inc. family took over Shrine this past Friday night. George Daniels, Skylar Diggins, Young Chop, Fredo Santana and many more also joined in on the fun. Look for the Young Wonder-directed…
L.E.P. Bogus Boys – Basic
DJ Victoriouz, DJ Twin and DJ Pharris shook the city up with the first installment of their New Chicago mixtape series and their ready to do the same tomorrow with the second installment. Before that happens, we have the first official offering from the tape by none other than the Low End Professionals. Nothing’s basic…
On The Set: Yung Berg f/ Twista – I Get It In
For the first video from his upcoming project, Yung Berg made his way back to the Chi to link up with Twista. Check out a couple of pics from the action and look for the Elijah Alvarado-directed visual to impact soon. Berg’s Chicago Redemption, hosted by DJ MoonDawg, drops Monday.
Video: Legit – Bonjour!
Directed by All Night Pictures. Produced by Jesse Futerman. 2008ighties representative Legit is bringing back his New Shit Saturday drops for the summer and this latest visual will serve as the first offering. Grab the mp3 below.
On The Set: Lupe Fiasco – Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)
Despite the crazy weather, Lu’s currently in the Chi shooting the video for his new single and we have a few flicks from the set. Count and Moonie even joined in on the fun. Pretty dope. More pics below. RR.