Words by Tiffany Walden (@Waldens_Block) There’s a Dream Chasers, diamond-studded medallion and chain somewhere in Philly with C-Sick’s name on it. Well, not his name, per se. The chain does, in fact, say Dream Chasers. You’ve seen Meek Mill rock it on the daily. It’s the name of Milly’s – hood classic – mixtape series…
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HXLT Announces Release Date For Debut Album, Drops New Video
The G.O.O.D. news continues. Pun intended. HXLT’s self-titled G.O.O.D./Def Jam debut has already landed a release date — February 26th, 2016. One month from now. That was fast! A big round of applause for HXLT, who has worked tirelessly over the years to make this happen, and now his big day is so close he…
TONIGHT: Too $hort w/ Martin $ky & Smino @ Double Door – 8PM
Tonight’s the night… TONIGHT, January 21st, we bring Chicago our very first Red Bull Sound Select show of 2016. You know you’ve missed us. We left you back in September with Ja Rule, but now we’re live and direct with $horty The Pimp at the Double Door. Martin $ky and Smino are also on the bill, so you’re…
Review: Katie Got Bandz – Drillary Clinton 3
Words by Rohit Loomba (@poombster) The male influence on drill music is readily apparent, with few female rappers having been able to truly establish themselves in the movement. But don’t tell that to Katie Got Bandz, also known as Drillary Clinton. The female pioneer of the trademark grimy Chicago sound has become part of the…
Review: Lil Reese – 300 Degrezz
Words by Rohit Loomba (@poombster) Lil Reese, recently released, 300 Degrezz, the follow-up to his 2015 mixtape, Supa Savage 2. While Supa Savage 2 was received with great welcome, even garnering listens from those previously not familiar with the Chief Keef associate, 300 Degrezz is unlikely to reproduce this.
FSD Events: Too $hort w/ Martin $ky & Smino THIS THURSDAY (1/21) @ Double Door
THIS Thursday, January 21st, we bring Chicago our very first Red Bull Sound Select show of 2016. You know you’ve missed us. We left you back in September with Ja Rule, but now we’re live and direct with $horty The Pimp at the Double Door. Rounding out the bill are Martin $ky and Smino, so you’re guaranteed to…
FSD Songs of the Week 1/15/16
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (1/8) 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.
FSD Feature: Stunt Taylor – It’s Stunt’s Time
Words by Tiffany Walden (@waldens_block) Stunt Taylor wants next, so pass him he rock. He’s done sitting on the sidelines waiting for his turn on the world stage. It’s 2016 and the “Fefe On The Block” rapper is ready to get what he deserves, which he believes is the 2016 XXL Freshman title. You know,…
In The Studio: G Herbo with Young Chop, Mano, C-Sick, DJ L & Thelonious Martin
Fresh off his first headlining domestic tour, G Herbo returned to Chicago to break ground on his official still-untitled debut album. Not a mixtape, not a ‘street album’ — the real debut. And last night, Herb hunkered down alongside some of the world’s best producers — who just so happen to reside in Chicago. Herbo, and Machine Entertainment…
New Project: G Herbo & Lil Bibby – Heir Apparents 2
Presented by Fake Shore Drive. Arranged by @someguynamedty. In 2013, FSD put together a ‘best of’ and proper introduction to two emcees fresh on the scene known as Heir Apparents. Those two emcees? Lil Herb a.k.a. G Herbo and Lil Bibby. Both spitters have gone on solidify their spots as two of the best in…