Words by Kevin Coval (@KevinCoval) Given the controversy surrounding the film, Chiraq, and its title, I wanted to use hip-hop poetics to hopefully add to and shift the conversation. If politicians are in an uproar around the name, and not the conditions which create the name, I think there is something alarmingly problematic in caring more about…
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Chance The Rapper Releases First Week iTunes Stats for ‘Surf’
Donnie Trumpet and The Social Experiment’s Surf pretty much broke the internet last week. If anything, it disrupted the music business. It was the very first release iTunes put in their store for free download — forever. It’s game-changing. It’s innovative. And Chance The Rapper wouldn’t have it any other way. He’s disrupting the old…
Lil Durk’s New Album Is Out And You Should Buy It
June 2nd, 2015. The day the second major label rap release has dropped from an artist born of the 2012 Chicago rap boom. Of course Lupe and Kanye have dropped albums since then, but we’re talking about the new class. Chief Keef inked a high profile deal with Interscope in June of 2012, and his…
‘Chiraq’ Filming Under Way; King Louie, Sicko Mobb, Young Chop & More Reportedly Tapped For Soundtrack
As you may or may not know, filming for Spike Lee’s new film ‘Chiraq’ has officially kicked off and is currently taking place on the south side of the city and in the Wicker Park area. Yesterday, posters for a fictional show headlined by Terror Tee (Nick Cannon’s character in the film) and Little Lelex were spotted…
R. Kelly Plans to Call His New Album ‘Buffet’, Because R. Kelly
No, not “Buffett” like Warren Buffett or Jimmy Buffett. But “Buffet” like Ponderosa Steakhouse, or a place with all you can eat crab legs and shit like that. That kind of buffet. Of course, R. Kelly is titling his new album Buffet, because R. Kelly. But if you were R. Kelly, why WOULDN’T you call…
DJ Slugo Under Fire for Allegedly Charging Artists to Appear on ‘Chiraq’ Movie Soundtrack, Issues Apology
Legendary Chicago DJ and producer, DJ Slugo, is currently under fire among various artists and figures within the Chicago hip-hop community for allegedly charging artists to appear on the original motion picture soundtrack for Spike Lee’s film, Chiraq. When Spike Lee was made aware of the pay-for-play situation, he quickly relieved Slugo of his musical supervisor…
FSD Exclusive: Boss Baka Signs to Scream/Penalty/Sony RED – Deal Brokered by John Monopoly
Congrats are in order for rising Chicago artist Boss Baka, who has freshly inked a deal with Scream Entertainment/Penalty Entertainment/Sony Red. The deal, brokered by Chicago industry luminary, John Monopoly, has Baka joining forces with the East Coast powerhouse labels headed up by Earn Money and Neil Levine. Sony Red will be distributing Baka’s debut…
FSD Feature: Chance The Rapper Let Me Hear Surf
Is Kanye West’s New Album Dropping Exclusively on Apple Music?
Very reliable industry rag, HitsDailyDouble is reporting (err…rumoring) that Kanye West has distanced himself from TIDAL and will be releasing his new album, SWISH, via the Beats Music-relaunch, Apple Music. Could it be? We’re not sure, but they usually have pretty solid information. ON THE ROCS: Kanye West is making changes, distancing himself from Tidal,…
Chance The Rapper Launches Citywide Anti-Violence Campaign For Holiday Weekend
Chance The Rapper continues to use his power and influence for the greater good of the community, Chicago and the world in general. As this weekend he launches his second annual anti-violence initiative for the city of Chicago during Memorial Day weekend. Last year, Chance and his brother Taylor spearheaded the #SaveChicago campaign, which spread…