It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (9/30) 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.
Category: News
Reaction NYE Lineup Announced, Gucci Mane, Anderson .Paak, Danny Brown & More
React is back with their REACTION NEW YEAR’S EVE party — a two-night event which will takeover the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center. It’s the best way to end the year, and if you were in attendance last year, you can vouch for that. Heavy-hitters such as Gucci Mane, Danny Brown & Anderson .Paak are…
R. Kelly Is Dropping A Christmas Album
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me…One R. Kelly CD… That’s right, the R is putting his sexually charged content to the side this Holiday season in favor of a 12-song Christmas album, aptly titled 12 Nights of Christmas. No “In The Kitchen,” no “Sex Planet,” no “Zoo” — just…
Watch Chance The Rapper’s Halloween Kit Kat Commercial
Chance is the face of Kit Kat’s 2016 Halloween campaign, and today they unveiled their commercial starring the Chicago artist. It’s a play on his name in a very hilarious way, so props to whoever came up with the idea for this creative. They’ve got the right ad people in place. Ha! Anyhoo, in the…
Lil Durk Announces North American Tour, Drops “Perky’s Callin” Freestyle
Today, Lil Durk announced his North American tour, which kicks off October 20th in Missouri and closes out December 17th in Miami. In honor of this announcement, Durk dropped a quick freestyle over Future’s cult hit “Perky’s Callin” Unfortunately, there is no Chicago tour date at this time, but for students in Champaign, he will…
Taylor Bennett & Leghorn Collab on LGBTQIA-Friendly Chicken Sandwich
The Bennett Brothers continue to inspire and promote love within the city of Chicago, as Taylor has partnered with Chicago restaurant Leghorn for a LGBTQIA-friendly chicken sandwich. This is dope…and delicious. Read up on this high-powered collabo: Taylor Bennett, is collabing with one of Chicago’s top socially conscious chefs on a menu item for the…
Freddie Gibbs Acquitted of Sexual Assault Charges In Austria
Gangsta Gibbs is coming home! How’s that for good news? Per Freddie’s manager Lambo and Noisey Austria (who came through with the pic above), Fred has been acquitted of the sexual assault charges and rape allegations that he was facing in Austria. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming hours. Updated with statement from…
Mick Jenkins Unveils Limited Edition Tour T-Shirts with Fat Tiger Workshop
Mick Jenkins’ A Quest For Love Tour with Smino (presented by Red Bull Sound Select) officially kicks off tomorrow in Seattle and making it’s debut on the tour will be the limited edition tour tee designed by Mick and the good people over at Fat Tiger Workshop. The only way to grab the grab the…
FSD Feature: SKYWLKR – Detroit’s New Hope
Words by Dhrupad Nag & Quenton Narcisse I met Skyler Tait, more widely known SKYWLKR, at his house in Ferndale, Michigan off the famed 8 Mile Road for the first time in mid-January. He was at ease, getting ready before a set later in downtown Detroit. The house was cluttered and a bit claustrophobic, much…
Spotify’s Clarify Series Comes To Chicago Tuesday, September 27th
Spotify’s powerful series, Clarify, finally his Chicago this Tuesday, September 27th. Clarify seeks to raise social awareness and spark dialog about the pressing issues young people face today — most importantly the issue of civil rights. Clarify’s tagline is “the big issues, minus the noise,” and they take that to task with a great panel…