It’s safe to say that the L.E.P. Bogus Boys pretty much owned 2010. From getting videos added into rotation on MTV, to premiering clips on BET’s 106 & Park, the gritty duo from Chicago were seemingly everywhere and doing everything. They were recently named one of MTV’s Top 10 mixtapes of ’10, and also received…
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Izza Kizza feat. Twista – Ding! Pick It Up [No DJ]
The homie Nick Catchdubs dropped a mixtape today alongside up-and-coming artist, Izza Kizza. The project is packed with dope collabos featuring Timbaland, the Fools Gold crew, Nottz, Kwame and more. Here’s the joint he knocked out with T. Ding! Pick It Up f Twista Izza Kizza feat. Twista – Ding! Pick It Up [No DJ]…
FSD Interviews Bump J From Behind The Walls
Even the most casual readers of Fake Shore Drive have heard the story of Bump J: Once one of hip-hop’s top draft picks and sure fire superstars, Bump’s career was shortstopped when he was arrested on Federal bank robbery charges in November of 2008. After losing his million dollar deal with Atlantic Records, and then…
Chuck L.I. – 6ixty4our
With his No Worries EP dropping in March, Chuck L.I. decided to kick his Fear Nothing campaign off with this Stefan Ponce-produced joint. Please, don’t sleep on the kid. Spotted at DJBooth. [audio:https://www.fakeshoredrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/6ixty4our1.mp3] Chuck L.I. – 6ixty4our
Video: King Louie – Kush Too Strong/Man Up, Band Up (Remix)
King Louie hooks up with FIGVRATI Films for his latest visual. Slow down Lou, you’re killing ’em.
Cayex Illah – Angel (Snippet)
Produced by Illyt & Cayex Illah. The 30 Shot Laws Of Drama drops soon. [audio:https://www.fakeshoredrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Cayex-Illah-_Angel_-Snippet.mp3] Cayex Illah – Angel (Snippet)
Freddie Gibbs – It’s All Cognac [Unreleased]
Unreleased Gangsta Gibbs is always welcome. This joint, originally recorded in March 2006, was intended to be the final track on Freddie’s Interscope debut. Produced by Bink! and finished with cuts by Archie Bonkers. Respect to TSS. [audio:https://www.fakeshoredrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Its-All-Cognac.mp3] Freddie Gibbs – It’s All Cognac
Video: Sly Polaroid Talks Working With Kanye West
As you’ve probably heard, Sly Polaroid has a mixtape/street album coming out next Tuesday with DJ MoonDawg, entitled Honor Me. I’m not sure if his Kanye West-produced “Stoned” will make the cut, but Sly and Ye have worked together a handful of times in the past. Here, Sly recalls some of those occasions and states…
Mixtape: Yung Berg – The Love Project
You can keep hating on Berg all you’d like, but the man truly has nothing but love for you on his latest project. Hosted by DJ Woogie, it appears the Yung’in has scrapped his plans on titling his official sophomore album, The Love Project, and has decided to release it as a freebie mixtape instead….
Sulaiman – A Player’s Retirement Speech
New Sulaiman produced by up and coming Chicago producer Thelonius Martin aka Thelonius 1up. All I can say is the kid Suli GOES IN! Retirement Sulaiman – A Player’s Retirement Speech