The good people over at HHDX recently caught up with John Monopoly and Larro Wilson of Lawless Inc. to discuss a few things including their new independent label Lawless Inc., their other new ventures and the difference between Chicago’s scene and those of other cities. Check an excerpt below and be sure to check out…
Category: Chicago
Reno Chinati – Underrated
Reno’s ready to get to work and drops to this new self-produced joint as his first order of business in the new year. Reno’s new project, 90/94, is on the way. Underrated
Video: 2 Chainz x Cap 1 x Lil Duval Celebrate NYE Chicago
The artist formerly known as Tity Boi brought in the New Year at Chicago’s Klub Meen. With partner in crime Cap 1 and comedian Lil Duval in tow, they performed for the crowd, and even incited a riot during “Riot.” Shawnna, Jo Jo Capone and others make appearances. The video also follows 2 Chainz and…
Mixtape: BAINESGOD x Vic Lloyd – The Gospel According To Tony Baines: The Old Testament
You may remember a few months ago when producer Tony Baines was dropping these records on a weekly basis. Well, we now have all of those records and some others in this nice little package. Vic Lloyd has jumped down on DJ duties, while Griffen handles exec producer duties. Hit the jump for the goods…
The FSD NYE Post
The FSD NYE Post. We started this tradition last year as a way to say thank you to all of the readers and aspiring artists in the city. The concept is simple: for one day, we’re giving every Chicago emcee the opportunity to have their music featured on the site–in this round-up style post. I…
New Album: Chuck Inglish – WRKING
An all instrumental album from The Cool Kids’ Chuck Inglish. A new years treat from one of the games best beatsmiths. Go hamster on these free of charge. There’s a lot of heat on here. Download the project below and enjoy.
FSD 2011 Writers Poll
2011 was an interesting year for Chicago hip-hop. Our biggest stars (sans Twista) dropped albums, with Kanye, Common and Lupe all scanning major label barcodes; while next up acts like L.E.P. Bogus Boys and Freddie Gibbs continued their respective paths towards mainstream success. Up and comers like Rockie Fresh, Kids These Days, YP & King…
Mixtape: Bump J x DJ V-Dub – How I Got Signed (No Payola Version)
A special NYE gift from DJ V-Dub & the Chief Bump J. V-Dub was one of the first DJ’s in Chicago to embrace Bump and the Goon Squad during their triumphant journey to the top in the mid-aughts. During this time, V-Dub spun an astonishing amount of Bump freestyles and exclusives–many of which were never…
Mixtape: Rashid Hadee – YIM2011
Chicago artist/producer Rashid Hadee takes us through his Year In Music 2011, with this ‘Best Of’ project. Another stellar year for Hadee, but I’m still patiently waiting for his follow up to 808s & Hadee. Download and stream below…
SNDCLSH [DJ Lupe Fiasco + DJ Sky Gellatly] x DJ Kue – Letting Go Remix
Something fresh from Lupe’s new side project/group SNDCLSH with DJ Sky Gellatly. Lu’s back on his singing shit. Look for their EP to drop in 2012, with all of the albums proceeds being donated to children. Every single dime. Lu was definitely the most charitable hip-hop artist in 2011, so I must tip my hat….