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…
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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…
Jeremih, Joey Purp, Warhol.SS & More To Perform @ FSD’s #30DaysInLA Show @ The Mayan 11/11
On November 11th, the FSD crew hits the west coast for our biggest show to date: #30DaysInLA with Red Bull Sound Select — live from the historic Mayan Theater in Downtown Los Angeles. It’s an all night Chicago extravaganza, headlined by Jeremih, which also features some of the Chi’s brightest upcoming talent including Joey Purp and…
TONIGHT: BJ The Chicago Kid Live In Toronto w/ Manifesto
Tonight, FSD invades Toronto to partner with Manifesto and Red Bull Sound Select for a very special Toronto to Chicago show. BJ The Chicago Kid is headlining, with direct support from two of Toronto’s finest, Allie and Adria Kain. The show is at Adelaide Hall and doors open at 8pm. It’s a 19+ affair, and…
Watch Chance The Rapper, Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz Perform “No Problem” On Ellen
Chano made the impossible possible by getting 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne on daytime TV. That’s a feat in itself. But in all seriousness, CHANCE WAS ON THE ELLEN SHOW. That’s super crazy. As Kanye once eloquently put it: “I’m in housewives living rooms, stop that shine.” You really can’t tell him anything after this….
Kanye West Responds To Kid Cudi In Tampa
Earlier today, Kid Cudi took to Twitter to air out his grievances about the music industry, and some of the players in it: namely Drake and Kanye West. Well, tonight, West — who typically shies away from beef — aired out Cudi at his Pablo tour stop in Tampa. Ye definitely isn’t taking this one…
Chance The Rapper To Appear on The Ellen Show Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Chance The Rapper is scheduled to appear on The Ellen Show. Yes, daytime TV is now in his wheelhouse — stop that shine. From the above picture that Ellen posted, we’re obviously getting a live performance of the hit “No Problem” with Wayne and 2 Chainz (!!) but we also might see a sitdown…
Chance The Rapper & NAACP Bringing Voter Registration on the Magnificent Coloring World tour
Chano continues to change lives, as tonight he announced that he is partnering with the NAACP for the #StayWokeAndVote campaign, which will be accompanying him on his Magnificent Coloring World tour to register voters. Rock the vote, indeed. They will be encouraging and registering his fans to vote throughout his tour until election day on…
Listen to DJ Meel’s Guest Set from ‘The Drive on Shade 45’
As you know, 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 11pm-1am CST. And…
FSD Feature: 5 Must-See Hip-Hop Acts at Riot Fest
It’s here. Yes, it’s Riot Fest week. Clap. Rejoice. Tell a friend. The 11th year of the Chicago staple is upon us. The most creative and unique of the Chicago festivals returns to scenic Douglas Park on Friday, September 16th through Sunday, September 18th. The lineup is stacked with artists of all genres, but their…