There are many talented producers in the city of Chicago. So many, in fact, that one might fall off a building and hit you as you walk down the street. They’re literally everywhere. But with so many great sound architects maneuvering through our market, it gets harder and harder to gauge their success. Sure, major…
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FSD Feature: Fatboi Fresh Presents: My Top 10 Chicago Producers
Words by Fatboi Fresh (@1andOnlyFatboi) Fatboi Fresh is a Chicago emcee, entrepreneur and freelance contributor for Fake Shore Drive. The thoughts and opinions expressed by Fatboi Fresh in this piece are his and his alone. I just had to soak my laptop in rice all night. Why, you ask? Because last night when I tried…
FSD Feature: Taylor Bennett: Family Affair
Words by Charne Graham (@88nae88) Taylor Bennett is a 17-year-old from Chicago’s West Chatham neighborhood. He attends Urban Prep High School and has to suit up everyday before class. He, like many teens his age, balances school, a social life and time with his family. Now, this all sounds normal until you realize Taylor has…
FSD Feature: Fatboi Fresh Presents: 10 Chicago Producers You Should Shop With
Words by Fatboi Fresh (@1andOnlyFatboi) Fatboi Fresh is a Chicago emcee, entrepreneur and freelance contributor to Fake Shore Drive. The thoughts and opinions expressed by Fatboi Fresh in this piece are his and his alone. This feels kind of weird — it’s my first time writing in months. So much on my plate, tons of…
FSD Feature: Johnny P’s 15 Best Features
Words by Charne Graham (@88nae88) & Andrew Barber (@fakeshoredrive) Johnny P is truly one of Chicago’s unsung heroes. He could probably be best described as Chicago’s answer to Nate Dogg, but he’s so much more than that. Johnny’s voice has lent credibility to countless hit singles over the years, and we feel the crooner doesn’t…
FSD Feature: Question Box with Caleb James
Today, FSD is kicking off a new feature we’re calling, Question Box. The premise? To give you short, sweet and hilarious interviews with your favorite Chicago artists. We’ll be asking the artists 15 questions, and ask that of our subjects respond with the first answer that pops in their heads. Sounds simple, right? Well, today…
The Best Chicago Rap Songs Of 2013 (So Far)
Words by Tyrine Howard (@TYKIDD), Alexander Gleckman (@andfeedingyou) and Andrew Barber (@fakeshoredrive) With all of the press and media attention Chicago Hip-Hop received in 2012, many thought the scene would fall off and dry up completely in 2013. All hype, no substance some claimed. The good news, however, is that those claims were unfounded. Chi…
The Top Chicago Mixtapes Of 2013 (So Far)
With all of the press and media attention Chicago Hip-Hop received in 2012, many thought the scene would fall off and dry up completely in 2013. All hype, no substance they claimed. The good news, however, is that those claims were unfounded. Chi rap came back stronger and introduced a whole new crop of talented…
FSD Feature: Lili K: Soul of the City
Words by Bryant Bowens (@arete88) It was a little over a year ago when we first heard Chance the Rapper’s critically acclaimed project, 10 Day. On his breakthrough debut, Chance closes out the album with a heartfelt dedication to Ma Dukes with “Hey Ma.” The tune features a distinct vintage-sounding vocal that you swear was a…
10 Things We Learned About Chance After Listening to Acid Rap
Words by Bryant Bowens (@arete88) Tuesday, April 30th was a day we witnessed greatness emerge. The 20-year-old phenom known as Chance The Rapper cemented his spot as the next big thing to blow out of the Windy City with the release of his coveted sophomore project, Acid Rap. In 2012, Chance won us over with his innocent…