Indie label Closed Sessions was blessed with a fantastic look this morning as the indie outfit was profiled by the Chicago Red Eye. Their company received a nice two page spread as well as the cover — which is no small feat. Check out the in-depth piece here, and be sure to pick up a…
Saba f/ Eryn Allen Kane – Burnout
Produced by Saba Okay, well damn. This joint is pretty crazy right here. Something new from Saba, featuring songstress Eryn Allen Kane. This is a tale of burnouts — but not the smoking types. Yet another reason while we’re very excited for Sab’s upcoming album, comfortZone, which finally gets a release date: July 15. Familiarize…
Video: Chi Hoover & King Louie – All That
Directed by Kevin & Toinne of ElevatorMag. Live from the Treehouse at the Lacuna Artist Lofts are Chi Hoover and King L who give you that rough, rugged and raw new heater, “All That.” This video is up close and personal, and show what an average afternoon is like in the world of Hoov and Lou….
Izzy Rythm f/ Joseph Chilliams – Moon Boots
FDC representer Izzy Rhythm grabs Pivot’s Joseph Chilliams for his FSD debut, titled “Moon Boots”. The single, which is produced by Mr. Chilliams, serves as the first offering from Izzy’s forthcoming Coffee & Broccoli project. Put on your moon boots and check out Izzy and Joseph’s collaboration below.
ZelooperZ – Saggin’
Some new off-kilter madness from the young homie, ZelooperZ. I got to spent a week or so on the road with Z and the Bruiser Brigade and these guys are the truth. ZelooperZ is a wild one, and definitely a rising talent to keep your eye on. Catch him riding low with his latest, “Saggin”…
Roy French – Splash
Young Roy French drops off a brand new track from his Trip Tape project which is due out this summer. Lend an ear as the Frenchmen splashes waterfalls with “Splash.” Drop.
Video: Kit – L.W.O.
Directed by Kendall Mathis. Produced by Supreme Cuts. No, it’s not the LWO from the WCW — it’s the Lownt World Order. Kit’s own personal universe. Enter his world in the vivid clip above, handled by Kendall Mathis. This one is pretty intense, and the shots and art direction here are crazy. Probably Kit’s best…
Video: Lupe Fiasco’s Mission With “Mission”
Lupe Fiasco’s new single, “Mission,” from his forthcoming Atlantic album is now available for purchase on iTunes. Lupe’s mission with “Mission” is to raise awareness of cancer. This track is dedicated to the survivors, the soldiers and those who have perished from the deadly disease. In this new promo clip released in association with the single, Lupe…
FSD Feature: A Guide To Derrick Rose Rap References
Words by Josh Williams (@JayPCK) Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose became the youngest MVP in NBA history and with that newfound fame came many references in today’s most popular rap songs. His name and number are fairly easy to incorporate into verses — not to mention his crippling injuries serve as fantastic rap industry metaphors.
Tragedy Tha Beast – Value Of Life
A new freestyle from Tragedy Tha Beast, where he opens up about the elephant in the room here in Chicago: The Value Of Life. What’s it worth? The instrumental is a Tae Beast beat from his 2012 project, The Tae Beast Tape, Vol. 2. I’d say this was nicely executed.