Produced by On Gaud Over a flip of Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit,” Mick Jenkins opens up about a handful of touchy subjects plaguing the past, present and future. Pay attention to what’s he’s kicking here. Lookout for his new project, The Water[s], due out in the near future.
Category: Chicago
Hotstylz – Rap Fraud (Eminem Diss)
Hostylz is not happy with Eminem. A few weeks ago, when Em’s lyrically dazzling “Rap God” dropped, many were happy to hear Em borrow a few bars from Hotstylz 2008 hit, “Lookin’ Boy.” Marshall put his spin on their flow, and gave his own rendition of the track. Well, today the trio has released an…
FSD Feature: Little Did They Know: Chicago Rap Music 2010 – 2013 [Part 1]
A Story by Holiday Kirk (@holidaykirk) As the fourth year of the new decade approaches, it’s time to take a look at how far this city has developed musically in only a few years. These articles serve a dual purpose: to act as a time capsule moving forward, and to capture the thrill of the moment….
Vic Spencer f/ Chance The Rapper – Out The Water (DMB Remix)
This. Is. The Remix. And producer Doc Da Mindbenda has a story to tell: We recorded this last January…this was the second track i recorded with Chance, and the first time i met Vic. Later that day i gave him the “Midway Dagger” beat for Walk Away Music and the rest is history. Obviously Chano…
Video: Ern Cobain – DRUGLORD
Produced by C-Sick. Shot by Wasted Potential. We posted this joint a full year ago, almost to the day. Now after a full calendar cycle, Ern gives us the video for “DRUGLORD.” Better late than never, right? The maestro C-Sick handles production here.
Video: Tommy Mack World – IDGNF
Directed by Nick Brazinsky The party continues. No days off for Tommy. Go Hard Seminar Volume 2 due out soon.
Pepsi Pulse Presents: Kanye West & Jay Z’s Creative Consultant Launches Dream Recording App
Ever wish you could record, then watch your dreams in real time? Us too. Unfortunately, that technology has never existed, and probably never will exist. For years, the closest you could get to understanding your dreams was to take a college course on the subject, but now Kanye West & Jay Z affiliate, Hunter Lee Soik,…
Video: Vic Mensa f/ Eliza Doolittle – YNSP
Directed by Nem Perez Victor Digital a.k.a. Yung Netscape takes america online with the official clip for his “YNSP,” produced by DJ Dahi. Does this come with an enhanced CD? Something that might: INNANETAPE. Which if you haven’t downloaded yet, you should have your internet privileges revoked. Get connected with the video above — you…
Chief Keef Headed Back To Jail
This has become a revolving door for Sosa. As soon as he gets out, the judge tosses him right back in. Just moments ago, Chief Keef was sent back to the big house for a probation violation. Keef hinted at this on his Instagram at 3:10pm (“In court Finna go to Jail Judge Wants to…
Childish Gambino – Melrose [Prod. by Stefan Ponce]
Childish Gambino slows things up for “Melrose”, which was produced by the Chi’s own Stefan Ponce. With all of their recent collaborations that have impacted recently, Stefan and Gambino are definitely on a roll. Check out “Melrose” below and keep an ear out for more new music from these two guys.