Category: Chicago

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The Rhymesayers camp welcomes Chicagoan Psalm One into the fold. Track was engineered by Mulatto Patriot. Hailing from the Midwest region’s rising hotbed of talent, Psalm One has been named one of the next to blow up by the: Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, The Onion and URB Magazine’s (then) Next 100. She’s a Chicago…

Another joint from Esohel’s Up Early – The Slept on Mixtape, mixed by DJ Poor.  Track was produced by Wes P.  Es is definitely getting a warm reception from the FSD readers.  That’s that shit. Esohel – “That Shit” 

This is the trailer for Kidd Russell’s upcoming video “Rush”, which is going to be featured on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew (with Randy Jackson). He’s got a bunch of former WWE stars, including the Rick Flair (Whooooooo!) making cameos. Official video drops on August 22nd.

So I just spoke with the Cool Kids camp who are currently over in Japan for clothing line Swagger’s 10th Anniversary party tonight (well, actually tomorrow for us here in the US of A), where they are opening for Lupe Fiasco, alongside Mickey Factz. Japan looks like a TRIP, and from what I’ve heard, they especially…

I love when classic/vintage pieces like this pop up. Even if it’s in celebration of someone’s passing. Stories need to be told, and these clips need to be seen. This was filmed at Chicago’s famed Beat Parlor in 2000, in what looks to be the summer months. Which means it was right around the time…

DP Da Phranchise addresses the Jay-Z comparisons, over a Jay-Z track.  Take that! DP Da Phranchise – “Run This Town”

More ether from Japcity.  Is anyone safe?  Says Jap: yo the video is coming in about a week….this is the last time we gone address this sissy ass shit n****s is doing in the game…i know i know we hatin…lol.  JAPCITY….oh p.s. the real music is coming no more going in on these n*****s i…

Some behind the scenes footage from Reno’s video shoot last weekend. via Timbuck2

What’s a goon to a goblin, and who’s the guy in the background? Be sure to check out Bighomie DOE’s set at Club Lit tonight (2506 N. Clybourn), and hit the jump for the plugger and more details.  For now, check out this Doe and Lo (see how that works?) collabo. Bighomie DOE – “Goblin” (Prod….