Yes, it’s hard to believe that half of 2014 has already vanished — but with the first six months already under our belt, we’ve received some incredible music from the Chicago scene. From newcomers, to vets — it appears just about everyone has put their best foot forward this year — and many artists have…
Category: Features
FSD Feature: Dally Auston: Welcome To Dallywood
Words by Kemdah Stroud (@jimisavannah) In my first interview for Fake Shore Drive, I had a lengthy chat with SaveMoney’s Dally Auston, where the rapper offered some insight into his craft, his future and much more. He became an open book, sharing on his views on life, how he plans to move forward, and of course the plans for…
FSD Feature: Yeezus — One Year Later
Words by John Walaszek (@JWalaszek) A year ago today Kanye West released his sixth studio album, Yeezus. The album is no doubt the darkest of Kanye’s work, and Yeezus can be summed up as 40 minutes of music, anger, and pure aggression packed in a clear case. Leading up to the release of Yeezus, Kanye…
FSD Feature: A Guide To Harold’s Chicken In Hip-Hop
Words by John Walaszek (@JWalaszek) Harold’s Chicken Shack is a Chicago staple. Period. It’s an iconic brand that has flourished in the Chicago market for over six decades (that’s a lot of dead birds.) The delicious fried chicken shack is located in all corners of the city, and are now popping in other markets across…
FSD Feature: Pivot Gang : Who Is Sisqo?
Feature by Holiday Kirk (@HolidayKirk) My meeting with Pivot Gang was ordained by none other than God himself. How else to explain the 80 degree temperatures and crystal skies that greeted me that Sunday? After plowing through snow in April and 50 degree weather in May, Chicago actually had the good grace to loan us…
FSD Feature: 10 Essential Treated Crew Videos
This weekend, the Chicago army (better yet a navy) known as the Treated Crew is set to drop their sophomore album, Treated Tribe. The album release is in tandem with their high profile clothing collaboration with Stussy which also drops on May 31st. The new album and Stussy collection will no doubt draw in a…
FSD Feature: A Guide To Derrick Rose Rap References
Words by Josh Williams (@JayPCK) Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose became the youngest MVP in NBA history and with that newfound fame came many references in today’s most popular rap songs. His name and number are fairly easy to incorporate into verses — not to mention his crippling injuries serve as fantastic rap industry metaphors.
FSD Feature: Chicago Rappers Discuss Their Side Hustles
Words by Ben Cronin (@onedognight) Spring has arrived and it’s a nice reminder that Chicago has a particularly lush rap scene blooming before us. Everyone is hustling to make sure we are steady bumping their sounds at outdoor parties, during late night train rides, and at the crib. With spring here, we have a bucket of warm…
FSD Feature: Eating Up The Chi
Words by Ryan Chandler (@NayrRyChi). Photos by Chrishonne Givens (@ChrishonneGivens). With spring and summer slowly but surely approaching, Chicagoans will again be venturing back outside to enjoy some of the best food and music festivals in the country. Chicago’s diverse culture creates and abundance of delicious food options and an infinite amount of creative sounds….
FSD Feature: You Might’ve Missed: Slept-On Music From 1Q’14
Words by Louie Hernandez (@LFH25) It has been a long, grueling winter in Chicago. But the good news is that the weather is starting to break, and summer will soon be upon us. In the first quarter of 2014, Chicago artists released a slew of new music including heat from veterans such as Common and Lupe…