Public service announcement: Tris J is back. It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Tris Man, but he’s back with new music and a brand new project on the way. Tris’ long-awaited follow-up to 2012’s Tristal EP, S.G.M.D., is due out early next month and today, we get our first taste of what’s to come…
Category: Chicago
FSD Giveaway: A Conversation with Ron English @ Lacuna Chicago – 4/25
Acclaimed artist, Ron English, hits this Chicago this weekend for a very special lecture and presentation at The Remix Project headquarters at Lacuna Chicago (2150 S. Canalport, Floor 2). The event is in support of Chicago’s young creatives and The Remix Project, and it takes place this Saturday, April 25th. Ron’s talk will be held…
Twista & Do or Die – Withdrawal [Cover Art + Track List]
Moments ago, we gave you the premiere of Twista and Do or Die’s first single from Withdrawal titled “Aquafina.” The union of Do or Die and Twista for a collaborative project has been a long time in the making, and on May 19th that dream of many finally becomes a reality. A welcomed one at…
Liffy Stokes f/ Bo Deal – I Ain’t Goin
Liffy Stokes drops off more new music and this time around, he’s joined by fellow Westside vet Bo Deal. “I Ain’t Goin” is the latest offering from Liffy’s upcoming mixtape, which is set to impact sometime in the near future. In the meantime, you can go below the cut and check out what Liffy and Bo’s cooked…
Via Rosa – Outraged
Produced by Sani It’s a 2080 and THEMpeople thing as Via Rosa and producer Sani get together yet again for this new release titled “Outraged.” The results? Outrageous. These two have a collabo project dropping later this year titled, Sleepless in Chicago, so stay woke for that. For now, enjoy “Outraged.”
New Project: Roman Flowrs Presents – Brain Food
Today, we get a brand new project curated by Chicago producer/artist Roman Flowrs. Roman gives us the new project, Brain Food, featuring new instrumental from him, as well as other likeminded creatives such as Von Vuai, JAROFMY, Teddy Jackson and many more. Loving the art direction on this. You can now stream and spread below….
Vic Mensa Talks Signing To Roc Nation, Linking With Jay Z, Working With Kanye West & More
What a whirlwind day for Vic Mensa. His long-rumored deal with Roc Nation was finally announced today, and in celebration Vic dropped by Power 106 to chop it up with Justin Credible about his Roc Nation deal, how he linked with Jay Z and his affiliations with Kanye West. Dope stuff. Also, if you missed…
New Project: Lili K – Ruby
Lili K’s new album, Ruby, is finally here. If you’ve been following her career and gush over her work, then you’re surely going to love Ruby — as it’s arguably the best work of her career. The project was released as a Tidal exclusive last week, and today it hit fine digital retailers such as…
MONAKR – Calling Out
So I’m sure you’re wondering: Who or what is a MONAKR? Well, first press play. Then come back and read the description. I’ll wait. So here’s the skinny on this familiar yet unfamiliar sounding troop, mysteriously known as MONAKR: Chicago’s M O N A K R was born from such a notion in the grey…
Vic Mensa Signs To Roc Nation
What if somebody that was ill from the Chi got a deal on the hottest rap label around? Well, that just might be the case with Vic Mensa. Rumors have circulated for a while that Vic may have secretly inked a deal somewhere and it looks like those rumors may have been true. With the recent…