Produced by Finding Novyon Minneapolis’ Finding Novyon called up Milwaukee’s own WebsterX to hop on some self-produced heat titled “On My Way.” Webster has been making some waves lately, but this is our introduction to Novyon on FSD, and we don’t plan to sleep any longer. These guys say they’re on their way, but it’s safe…
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DeJ Loaf – Off The Top
“Choppa Boy I miss you, RIP Dex” Coach Limelightz (a.k.a. DJ Limelightz) is applying pressure by dropping his new mixtape, Sweet Sixteen, just as the NCAA tourney is heating up. It’s March Madness after all. Today, his starting guard, DeJ Loaf, has been nominated for the MVP for her slam dunk release “Off The Top.”…
New Project: Drayco McCoy – ICANTWAITTOKILLYOU
Coming straight outta Nap Town is Drayco McCoy, who is bubbling throughout his city and just cut loose a new three-song EP aptly titled, ICANTWAITTOKILLYOU. Yeah, the title is a bit brash, but he’s got the content to back it up. Haunting soundscapes, rolling instrumentals and amped and aggressive verbals. Overall, it’s pretty killer. The…
Video: Street Pacino -RNS
See a real one doesn’t talk about it, because a real one lets their actions do the talking. A real one makes sure his circle is in position to be in position, and most importantly a real one understands that one can only be a real one by first keeping it real with oneself. Street Pacino,…
Wave Chapelle – Overtime
Produced by 4Keys It’s March Madness right now, so it’s only right Wave puts in overtime with this last second shot. Pretty sure there will be no more OT after this one, Wave’s about to run away with that win.
Nas Previews New J. Dilla Collabo @ Mass Appeal SXSW Show
Nas’ annual Mass Appeal-sponsored ‘Live at the BBQ’ show at SXSW took place last night in Austin. And during his set, he premiered “The Sickness,” a J. Dilla rarity recorded in 2001, which was produced by Madlib, that now features a verse from God’s Son. The track will appear on Dilla’s forthcoming posthumous album, The…
Royce Da 5’9″ – Dead President Head
Produced by Streetrunner. Royce is two for two on drops from this new album — and this one is just a throwaway. Well, I shouldn’t call it a throwaway, but it’s gonna land on the pre-release EP titled Tabernacle: Trust The Shooter, which will drop prior to Layers on 4/15. Royce has joints for days….
Video: J.R. – Today
Directed by Rick Nyce STL native, J.R., has been on quite the run over the past year. And today he delivers again — this time with his riveting “Today” video, which takes us on a journey through the Lou. It’s purely slum beautiful as it’s the yin and yang of J.R.’s life. Assassination attempts, tattooed…
Louis Gold – Over & Over
Produced by Louis Gold and T-Rez. Detroit singer/songwriter Louis Gold stops by FSD with his latest release, “Over & Over.” Hit the jump, press play and listen to this one over and over — hey, that’s what I’m about to to. Look for more from Louis Gold to come your way soon.
SKNY Signs to Machine Entertainment, Drops Video for “Intro/Welcome Home”
Machine Entertainment Group, the indie Chicago label headed up by Mikkey Halsted and JB, best known for breaking and helping mold G Herbo, has expanded their roster. Already known for their magnificent work with Herbo, the label headed up north — Minnesota to be exact — to ink industry newcomer, SKNY. I’ve had the pleasure of hearing a…