It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (12/11) it’s eligible for the list. Now we aren’t saying these are the BEST songs of the week, but they are the staff’s faves and joints you can catch us bumping in the office.
Category: Chicago
ACE B8gie – Hot Boy B8gie Project, Vol. 1 [Cover Art + Track List]
This. Is. Awesome. Whoadie. Not to mention it’s one of the most creative and unique endeavors we’ve seen from a Chicago rapper to date. Somehow, someway, B8gie has dug up some raps he committed to recording back at the turn of the century. He was truly trying to take over for the 99 and the 2000….
FSD Giveaway: Smino, Monte Booker & More Live @ Schubas – 12/20
On Sunday (12/20), rising newcomer Smino will be taking over Schubas with his Zero Fatigue familia for blkjptr Live — Smino’s first headlining show in Chicago, presented by 1833, Classick Fam and Zero Fatigue. The show will kick off shortly after doors open at 6pm and is open to all ages. Joining Smino at Schubas…
Check Out 2 New Rockie Fresh Tracks
Rockie Fresh is currently throwing both uppercuts and haymakers. He’s been consistently dropping dope content damn near weekly, and keeps his hot streak cracking with two brand new joints which just fell out of the sky. Consider this an early Christmas present of sorts. First, Rockie gives us “All I Want” produced by Hit-Boy, and…
Video: Lili K – Pour Some Shuga
Video written, directed, and filmed by Addison Wright, J Frank, and Lili K For her latest visual masterpiece, Lili K takes it to the Sunrise Cafe for a rather eventful cup of coffee. In a nod to a Quentin Tarantino flick, Lili recruits some familiar faces to tell a few different stories — stuff we…
New Project: YB – Countin’ My Blessings
Hosted By DJ Ben Staxx and Dj Amaris Chop Squad artist, YB, brings forth his latest endeavor, the Countin’ My Blessings project. At 14 tracks deep, Countin’ My Blessings features much of the Chop Squad, and is an action packed and well-crafted opus. Get your blessing below.
Pusha T f/ Kanye West, A$AP Rocky & The-Dream – M.P.A.
Produced by J. Cole Whoa — this lineup is crazy. Beat by Cole, hook by Yeezy, vocals by Dream with assistance from Rocky. Push’s long-awaited Darkest Before Dawn – The Prelude drops at midnight courtesy of G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam. Pre-order here for now, and stay tuned for a proper stream later today.
Lil Chris – God’s Crying
Over the years, Chicago’s Lil Chris has proven to be one the Chi’s most versatile artists. He can effortlessly make drill tracks, bop anthems, party starters, conscious tunes as well as heartfelt dedications. He literally has turned in at least two of these type of tracks to FSD at some point during his career. And…
Check Out Ian Eastwoods ‘Adult Lessons’ – The World’s First Dance Mixtape
Words by Aaron Navarro (@aaronlarnavarro) & Andrew Barber The Worlds First Dance Mixtape is finally here. Chicago reppin’, SaveMoney collaboratin’ choreographer, Ian Eastwood, has just unveiled his long-awaited and groundbreaking project, Adult Lessons. No, this isn’t your ordinary .zip file including Mp3s mixtape. This is a full video project. Music, dance sequences — it’s unlike…
Plain Dave f/ Silver – Everlasting
Real rap. Plain Dave returns with more new music and this time around, he’s joined by his homie Silver. Both spitters come correct on “Everlasting,” which you should check out for yourself below.