As you’ve surely heard by now, FSD has taken our talents to SiriusXM Radio, more specifically Shade 45, for The Drive On Shade 45 a.k.a. #TheDriveSXM. That’s right — FSD has invaded the airwaves for a new weekly show on Eminem’s Shade 45 station, featuring the best music from the Midwest airing every Sunday from…
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Listen to DJ Mo Beatz Guest Set on ‘The Drive on Shade 45
As you’ve surely heard by now, FSD has taken our talents to SiriusXM Radio, more specifically Shade 45, for The Drive On Shade 45 a.k.a. #TheDriveSXM. That’s right — FSD has invaded the airwaves for a new weekly show on Eminem’s Shade 45 station, featuring the best music from the Midwest airing every Sunday from…
FSD Feature: Ty Money: The Fake Shore Drive Interview
Words, photo and video by Holiday Kirk (@HolidayKirk) 2015 was a breakout year for Harvey native Ty Money. In part thanks to his Cinco De Money mixtape, which was a critical favorite, even landing on Rolling Stone’s year-end list. Ty has quietly been one of the scene’s best kept secrets, but 2015 is when the…
FSD Songs of the Week 12/18/15
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.
Meet Kipp Stone, The Latest Artist Signed to Closed Sessions
Burgeoning Chicago indie outfit, Closed Sessions, has just announced the latest signing to their ever-growing stable. Yes, the label has added another star player to their roster, fresh-faced Cleveland emcee: Kipp Stone. Closed Sessions, known for being a breeding ground for Chicago talent, is now expanding to other markets in the Midwest — and Kipp…
FSD Feature: Noah Sims Talks New Project ‘Testament’ & More
Words by PJ Gordon (@ThePhlashGordon). Photo by Brandon Alexander (@__balex__) It’s safe to say that Noah Sims has arrived. At just 19-years-young, the rising Chicago producer has worked with some of the city’s hottest rising talents, including Taylor Bennett and Hurt Everybody. For his debut project, Testament, which dropped earlier this week, Sims has also grabbed Chi City…
FSD Feature: Top 5 Most Impressive Things Chief Keef Has Done Post Interscope
Words by Ryan Chandler (@NayrRychi) It’s been slightly over a year since Chief Keef parted ways with Interscope Records, and the hip-hop community shared a mixed range of opinions and thoughts overs Sosa’s high profile break up with the legendary label. Many put Sosa in the grave after the split, and most didn’t see that this was simply a new…
FSD Feature: Hypno Carlito Speaks on Chi-Raq Soundtrack, Writing “Pray 4 My City” & More
It goes without saying that Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq film has been quite controversial. Perhaps the most controversial entertainment moment of Chicago’s 2015 run. The response from Chicagoans has been less than stellar, with most artists and creatives showing extreme displeasure for Spike’s depiction of the city. Many have taken it as a slap in the face for…
FSD Feature: BANKX: Live From The Four
Words by Ty Howard (@someguynamedty) Every now and then, you come across an artist that you’ve never heard before while SoundCloud’s playing related tracks and you instantly become a fan. That artist for me was BANKX, an up and comer from Milwaukee a.k.a. The Four (short for 414, the city’s area code) who’s music and sound…
FSD Feature: Artist Spotlight – Mic Terror
Words by Clynt Johnson (@BornRaisedChi) We recently sat down with one of Chicago’s most influential (read: bitten) artists and Treated Crew repper Mic Terror for our latest artist spotlight. Mic T has been one of the leading figures in the Chicago movement for years and is currently making waves on the ‘Late Pass Tour.’ We were able to…