Rappers naming tracks after famous and noteworthy individuals is nothing new, but to my knowledge, this is first named after Don C. That’s when you’ve really made it. Check out Bruza’s new video above, and be on the lookout for Draft Night, dropping Spring 2014. Bruza The General emerges back on the Chicago music scene giving…
FSD Feature: For Your Amusement: Navigating The Local Live Music Scene & Its Expenses
Words by Hank McCoy (@HankTheReal) Times are tough. We all feel it. Everyday we deal with the effects of a busted economy and a scrambling citizenry. They tell us things are getting better. But I can’t see it. The state of the people historically will dictate the state of everything else. Business, culture, entertainment, trends…all…
Video: 2 Man Cypher f/ Cain & Koren Jackson – Broken
Something new from Sleep of the 2 Man Cypher collective from Cincy. Today he drops off “Broken” which features Cain and Koren Johnson. Grab their new album, Queen City Bastards, right here right now for free.
Video: Omen On The Come Up Show
While in Canada with J. Cole for the What Dreams May Come tour, The Come Up Show caught up with Dreamville and Chicago’s own Omen for a quick Q&A session. Omen talks about his early influences, favorite albums, his family’s musical history, his upcoming project and much more. Check out the interview above and get…
Jeremih & Shlohmo – No More
Remember that EP from Jeremih and Shlohmo that was announced late last year? Well, it looks like it’s finally on it’s way. NPR just released the first taste of the collaborative effort from ‘Mih and Mo, titled “No More”. If this record is any indication of what the EP will sound like, then it’s sure…
OTF Nunu – Drunk In Love [Freestyle]
Yeah, being drunk in love is contagious. Hov and Bey proved that. Wholeheartedly. Well, OTF Nunu caught the love bug as well, but this is a whole different type of intoxication. See how he handles his buzz with this brand new exclusive below. Nunu’s debut project is due out on 4/20/14
Common f/ Ab-Soul – Made In Black America
Produced by No I.D. The tag team of Common and No I.D. continue their run of solid records with “Made In Black America”, which features TDE representative Ab-Soul. This is second joint we’ve gotten since Common announced his Nobody’s Smiling LP with No I.D. (“War” was the first) and it’s just what you would expect from…
Video: Spenzo – Devil Is A Lie
Shot and chopped by Ralph Laureen. After taking Drizzy and SB’s “We Made It” as his own, Spenzo takes his talents to Rozay and Jay’s “Devil Is A Lie” for his second drop of the week. As expected, the young emcee does not disappoint. Don’t hurt ’em Spenz. Related: Joakim Noah’s Favorite Song? Spenzo’s “Wife…
#100Trill f/ Chief BL – Contemplating
Produced by Mike Jaxx. Mike Jaxx and Grade Aplus, collectively known as #100Trill, connect with westside native Chief BL for this new joint from the duo’s forthcoming EP titled “Contemplating”. I don’t know about y’all, but I never knew contemplation could sound so good. Muzik 2 Check Yo B*tch 2 drops February 14th. Until then,…
Video: The Making Of ZMoney’s “I Can’t Stop”
Directed by Andrew Zeiter. ZMoney’s addictive “I Can’t Stop” hit the e-streets a few days ago and today, Closed Sessions gives everyone a look at how the Z’s collaboration with Odd Couple came to be. Aside from crafting the record, Z also talks a bit about his love for music and how it has changed…