If you’re hitting ComplexCon this weekend in Long Beach, don’t miss this panel. Believe it or not, it’s been 20 years since Clipse took everyone on an audio trip to Virginia Beach, VA with their debut album Lord Willin‘. To honor the album’s 20th anniversary, Clipse, Fam-Lay, and Steven Victor will be sitting down with…
Each and every October, a video surfaces online that Chicagoans hold near and dear to their hearts. It’s shared on social media from Twitter to Instagram to Facebook, and is a favorite on YouTube. We here at FSD post it on October 1st of every year — a ritual of sorts. It’s been embraced by…
Interviews. History. Music. Starting this Wednesday, October 12, Fake Shore Drive’s own Andrew Barber will be returning to Amazon’s AMP for Fake Shore Drive Radio. This week’s guest will be none other than Mr. 227 himself, Boldy James. You can catch Fake Shore Drive Radio each and every Wednesday at 1PM central. Don’t have AMP?…
Words by Alec Stern One minute and fifty-two seconds into “American Hypnosis”, the eleventh track on his 2016 album Bucket List Project, Saba raps “I hated my life until I played the piano”. It’s a line that speaks about identity; how a single small moment can completely separate one’s life into a concrete “before” and…
Building a scalable business model is the key to sustainable growth. Whether you’re running a startup or an established company looking to expand, having a structure that can support your ambitions is crucial. Scalability ensures that your business can grow efficiently without being constrained by resource limitations. Here’s a guide to help you create a…
Last night in Detroit at the El Club was a epic moment for the city. Assemble Sounds partnered up with FSD and transformed D-Town into Sam’s Town. A sold out concert with stellar performances by Curtis Roach, Bevlove, Take A DayTrip, and the star of the show Sam Austins, who absolutely owned the night. To…
Rising artist, Lil Mouse, was reportedly shot yesterday evening in Chicago. This information comes via his publicist, Victor Foh Jr., who says Mouse was shot in the leg around 6pm on October 29th on Chicago’s South Side. Not much is known about the incident, but I’m told Mouse is expected to make a full recovery….
Roc Boys in the building tonight! Congrats are in order to Vic Mensa, as the Chicago star has just been added as direct support for Jay-Z’s 4:44 Tour which kicks off in Anaheim, CA on October 27th and closes out on December 21st in Inglewood, CA. No word on if he’ll be featured on all…
Bump J has to be the hardest working dude in Chicago right now. Since catching a release in April, he’s dropped countless singles, songs, videos, and grade A pieces of content. All while hunkered down in the studio crafting, creating and plotting. Seriously, he has so much music on deck that after fucking up the…
Multiple sources are reporting to FSD that storied Chicago rapper, Payroll, has passed away. Details are currently scarce, but family has confirmed his passing. Payroll rose to prominence throughout the Chicago scene in the 90s and early-00s alongside his 40 Gang crew. He collaborated with many of Chicago’s legends including EC Illa, Bump J, Cap…