Before dropping his Atonement LP right here on FSD tomorrow, Sev1 gives everyone the opening track. Click play and proceed below.
Category: Chicago
YP – Hold Me Down
Produced by Jay Cornell. YP comes through with a brand new joint and doesn’t disappoint. If you haven’t heard YP’s Restless project, now would be a good time to check it out — after you press play on “Hold Me Down”, of course.
Lupe Fiasco Announces Tetsuo & Youth Preview Tour
In preparation for the release of his forthcoming LP, Lupe will be hitting the road alongside The Boy Illinois for the Tetsuo & Youth Preview Tour. Tetsuo & Youth isn’t slated to hit stores until early 2014, but Lu will be giving fans a preview of what to expect at each show. “I’m looking forward…
Video: Fredo Santana – No Hook
Directed by Will Hoopes. Produced by Lex Luger. Fredo doesn’t need a hook on the latest drop from his Trappin’ Aint Dead LP, which hits iTunes October 31st.
adidas Unveils The D. Rose 4 ‘Chicago Southside’ Colorway
adidas officially launched the D. Rose 4 two weeks ago, and they already have new colorways coming down the pipeline. Here we have the “Chicago Southside” edition, dedicated to the side of the city that raised him — and his high school. These will be available on October 10th for the $140 price point. Dubbed…
Video: ZMoney – Slow Me Down [Trailer]
Directed by Will Hoopes One of the best tracks off ZMoney’s last double disc project is finally getting a video. If it wasn’t clear before, it’s clear now — you can’t slow Z down. Not happening.
Belo (of Do or Die) f/ Lanipop – Remy In My Cup
Good news for Belo fans — the playa from Do or Die has a mixtape dropping in just two weeks. That’s right, on October 15th, Below will be delivering his first collection of music since hitting the streets as a free man, I Plead The Fifth. The project comes courtesy of Wicked Entertainment/Po House and…
Lil Kemo Covers The Chicago Reader
Leor Galil at the Chicago Reader just completed an extensive and in-depth piece on Chicago’s burgeoning “bop” scene — a.k.a. the dance craze that’s taking over the city. Leor describes the dance in detail, discussing its origin and giving shine to the major players on the scene such as M.I.C., Sicko Mobb and others. The…
Add-2 Signs To 9th Wonder’s Jamla Records
A short while ago, 9th Wonder and Add-2 took to Twitter to announce that he’s joining the roster at 9th’s Jamla Records. Definitely a dope look if you ask us. Expect new music from Add-2and 9th to impact soon. Congratulations to Add! Welcome the newest member of the @JamlaRecords team—–@ADD2theMC — 9th Wonder (@9thWonderMusic) October…
FSD Feature: Taylor Bennett: Family Affair
Words by Charne Graham (@88nae88) Taylor Bennett is a 17-year-old from Chicago’s West Chatham neighborhood. He attends Urban Prep High School and has to suit up everyday before class. He, like many teens his age, balances school, a social life and time with his family. Now, this all sounds normal until you realize Taylor has…