Prior to sitting down for a short or lengthy sentence in 14 days, Detroit’s own Southwest Mook, gives us what could be her final release: the J Dilla-produced “I Ain’t Listen.” Mook, a Detroit native, who has overcome gunshot wounds and life on the run, and has lived to tell the tale. So before she…
Category: Midwest
PREMIERE: Ambi Lyrics lets loose her “Study Hall” project
If you haven’t heard of Ambi Lyrics, now is the time to correct your grave mistake. One of Chicago’s (by way of St. Louis) favorite DJ-producers, Ambi surrounds herself, and has worked with, many of the city’s top burgeoning talents. Today, she’s stepping into the limelight with the release of Study Hall, her brand new…
Watch the world premiere of Neisha Neshae’s “Outside Today” video
In an industry dominated by men, women seem to be writing a new narrative, and it’s no secret that Detroit has some influential females leading the charge. Roc Nation’s own Neisha Neshae continues to kill the streets, her hit single “I’ma Go Crazy” is now at over 3 million streams and counting, collectively across all…
Watch Payroll Giovanni & Cardo’s new video for “5’s and 6’s”
Directed by Jerry Production One of my personal favorites from Pay & Cardo’s remarkable Big Bossin Vol. 2 gets the visual treatment. I must say, they executed this perfectly. It captures the beauty of Detroit — and the Midwest in general. The beauty. The distress. The luxury. The dirty snow. It really says so much….
Sam Austins flips a hit with his new release “WYWY”
Fresh off the release of his great new single and video for “Fenty,” Sam throws a curveball releasing a cover of The Kilers coveted hit, “When You Were Young.” Apparently, Sam has wanted to cover this joint since he was a shorty, when he first fell in love with it. Well, with some momentum under his…
Premiere: Watch the great new video for Sam Austins “FENTY”
I have really come to appreciate what Sam Austins is doing musically. He defines what it means to be an artist. Sam’s creative instincts, allows him to navigate comfortably as an artist free from limitations — creating a new narrative for for the Detroit music scene. Sam brings his art to life in his video…
Royce Da 5’9″ speaks to FSD about ‘PRhyme 2’, New vs. Old, Detroit & much more
In an industry where people know the price of everything, but know the value of nothing, hip-hop legends Royce Da 5″9 and Dj Premier give hiphop a new appraisal with their new album PRhyme 2. The feeling of this album is just what the game needed: a friendly reminder of the essence of hip-hop. A…
Top 20 Defensive Driving Tips to Keep You Safe
Getting behind the wheel of your car may seem like a commonplace event, but it is likely to be the most dangerous thing you will do all day long. In the U.S., car accidents are the fifth leading cause of death. Your odds may be even higher depending on where you live and what you…
All Eyes on Hot Boy, GT, & Poppa In “Streets Is Watching” Video
The streets is watching and all eyes are on Hot Boy and GT for finding Poppa, and getting him in their latest video for “Streets Is Watching”. I don’t know how Hot Boy and GT found Poppa, but one thing is for sure, this gave the streets something to look at and talk about with…
Sam Austins drops his new track “FENTY”
Sam Austins is a true creative at heart, his sound is undeniably unique and fresh. Last year, Sam dropped an incredibly dope EP titled AGNST, this year he appears to have conquered that anxiety with his new edgy single “FENTY” -FENTY for those who don’t know is Rihanna’s beauty collection line. Sam wants creatives to…