As I mentioned the other day, I’m launching a new ‘Inside’ feature on FSD, where I preview ‘highly anticipated’ upcoming albums from various Chicago artists, and give my honest feedback on their respective efforts. I’m going to try and digest about 5-7 of the artists favorite [read: best] tracks per album, and then report back…
Category: Chicago
Naledge & Chip Tha Ripper – “The Oprah Song”
This joint was featured on the DJ Benzi & Dope Couture mixtape The Jetsetters, which was available for stream-only last week. I hate when shit is only “stream-only”, so here’s the track for download. I’m just saying. Naledge & Chip Tha Ripper – “The Oprah Song” Shouts to Kev!
Video: Big City – “How To Rob An Industry Hipster”
Big City, an emcee from Philly, borrows 50’s decade old (That long ago? Really?) “How To Rob”, to go after some choice “Hipster Hoppers”. Obviously, a lot of Chicago artists are targets on this one. Spotted via Bol
Skooda Chose feat. The Cool Kids & Twista – “Loungin” Video Shoot (Part 2)
Director GL Joe sent over a link to some additional shots from Skooda’s “Loungin” video that was shot a few weeks ago. I don’t know about you guys, but I’m most definitely excited to see this one…Looks very interesting, to say the least. Hit the jump for more… Read more…
Dave Coresh – “On The Low”
Dave Coresh’s brand new single, produced by Gift. Dave Coresh – “On The Low” Update: Song has been removed at the request of Dave Coresh’s manager.
Video: L.E.P. Status TV Commercial
Damn, thanks for the shout out Count!
JDP – “Bang” x “Freefall”
Here’s a couple more joints from JDP’s upcoming mixtape, Where Anything Goes Vol. 1, coming soon. JDP – “Bang” JDP – “Freefall”
Verbal Kent & Kaz One feat. Braille – “Faith”
From Verbal Kent and Kaz One’s collaborative effort, Brave New Rap, due out April 1st, 2009 on Gravel Records. The album features production entirely from Kaz One, with guest appearances by La Coka Nostra Leader Ill Bill, EMC’s Wordsworth, Braille, and Coldhard of the legendary Crucial Conflict. Cold Hard for Mayor. Verbal Kent & Kaz…
Bamski – “Acceptance” (Prod. by Dug Infinite)
Bamski makes his first FSD appearance with Dug Inf on production, for “Acceptance” which comes courtesy of the Just Ro vaults. Enjoy. Bamski – “Acceptance” (Prod. by Dug Infinite)
Wes Restless – “Warm Me Up”
I really like the cover art on this one. True story. Wes Restless teams up with producer Mulatto Patriot to create a soulful, throwback love song dedicated to Chicago winters and that special someone that helps us get through them. Mulatto Patriot handles the beat and the engineering while Wes supplies the vocals and guitar. …