As you’ve likely seen and heard by now, legendary Chicago crooner Johnny P sadly passed away yesterday (read more here) at the age of 44. Johnny was an integral part of Chicago’s music scene in the 90s, as his luscious vocals shaped some of the city’s biggest hits, and helped define the West Side sound….
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Twista pens open letter to longtime friend Kanye West
As you’ve surely seen and heard by now, last night Kanye West was admitted to a Los Angeles-area hospital after what dispatchers called a “psychiatric emergency.” This comes just days after concerts in San Jose and Sacramento where the rapper made some shocking off-kilter remarks supporting Donald Trump, and taking shots at friends Beyonce, Jay…
Here’s what it was like to see YG perform “FDT” alongside Jeremih in Los Angeles
Words by Bryan Kalbrosky. Photo by Koury Angelo. As a Los Angeles resident obsessed with Chicago-based rap music, I was hyped to see Jeremih and Joey Purp at The Mayan at Fake Shore Drive & Red Bull Sound Select’s #30DaysInLA show. I didn’t expect to see YG, but it became the highlight of my week….
Check out photos from FSD & RBSS’ #30DaysInLA show with Jeremih, Chief Keef, YG, The Game, Joey Purp, Warhol.SS & More
Friday night, FSD descended upon LA to throw our biggest show to date alongside Red Bull Sound Select for their yearly 30 Days in LA concert series, which brings 30 concerts to the LA area for the entire month of November. It pairs the biggest headliners from around the world with the best rising talent in…
FSD Feature: Catching up with Kidz In The Hall on the 10th anniversary of ‘School Was My Hustle’
10 years ago, the duo of Naledge and Double-O, better known as Kidz In The Hall, were thrust into the hip-hop spotlight via their Rawkus Records debut, School Was My Hustle. The duo, who met as students at the University of Pennsylvania, were able to parlay their Ivy League education into a full blown rap career,…
Jeremih, Joey Purp, Warhol.SS & More To Perform @ FSD’s #30DaysInLA Show @ The Mayan NEXT FRIDAY (11/11)
NEXT FRIDAY, November 11th, the FSD crew hits the west coast for our biggest show to date: #30DaysInLA with Red Bull Sound Select — live from the historic Mayan Theater in Downtown Los Angeles. It’s an all night Chicago extravaganza, headlined by Jeremih, which also features some of the Chi’s brightest upcoming talent including Joey Purp…
FSD Feature: Baby I’m Gone: a deep look into IshDARR’s ‘Broken Hearts & Bankrolls’
Words by Mitesh B. (@msbhatt92) One of my favorite moments of an artist’s progression is the initial buildup of a local buzz. An artist makes a debut mixtape, may have had their song on a hip-hop blog or two, and if they’re lucky enough, had the chance to open for a successful artist. After that…
G Herbo & Andrew Barber attend Game 4 of the World Series
World Series with my dog @nolimitherbo. Best seats in the house! #$@& Curses! 🚫Go Cubbies. 🐻 #teamadidas A photo posted by Andrew Barber (@fakeshoredrive) on Oct 29, 2016 at 5:05pm PDT Last night, the Chicago Cubs returned to Wrigley Field for game four of the World Series. Sadly, they suffered their third loss to the…
FSD Feature Early Access: Saba’s Bucket List Project
It’s almost time. After three long years, we finally get, Bucket List Project, the long-awaited follow up to Saba’s critically-acclaimed ComfortZone. The project is set to release on October 27, but we finessed some early access to the tape and all we can say is “wow.” Let’s start with the production. It’s interesting. It’s genre-bending. It’s cohesive….
FSD Feature: SKYWLKR – Detroit’s New Hope
Words by Dhrupad Nag & Quenton Narcisse I met Skyler Tait, more widely known SKYWLKR, at his house in Ferndale, Michigan off the famed 8 Mile Road for the first time in mid-January. He was at ease, getting ready before a set later in downtown Detroit. The house was cluttered and a bit claustrophobic, much…