One thing I do miss in 2014 are GLC’s hilarious tour vlogs, so I’m happy he’s bringing them back to life on the tenth anniversary of Kanye’s The College Dropout. In the early days of FSD, GL used to drop lots of classic and hilarious footage, but this one is definitely a crown jewel. Filmed…
FSD Feature: Monetizing The Celestial Jukebox: How Independent Artists & Labels Can Get Paid For Their Digital Content
Words by John Miranda, a Chicago-area lawyer and consultant It’s been over twelve years since the effective collapse of physical media as a viable business model, but many artists, labels, and publishers still struggle to monetize their digital copyright holdings. Additionally, there are many commentators, especially from the tech camp, who eagerly suggest that artists…
Spenzo – We Made It
“Wife Er a hit, but I been knew that sh*t before I even dropped it” Fresh off of a Midwestern promo tour, Spenzo borrows Drake and Soulja Boy’s “We Made It” as the backdrop for his latest offering and goes to work. Rumble young man, rumble. Listen to “We Made It” below.
Keenan Coke f/ Doc & Vic Spencer – KDV
Produced by Dee Illy The GrindHouse Connect Gang gangs up for some lyrical acrobats on “KDV.” Keenan, Doc, Vic. Get it? Listen closely to the new joint below.
Buddy f/ Freddie Gibbs – Kids On The Block
Produced by Polyester. Gangsta Gibbs joins Buddy on this brand new record, slated to appear on the Compton emcee’s long-delayed Idle Time album. The LP will impact on February 25th via DJBooth, who gives us “Kids On The Block” today. Stream/download Gibbs and Buddy’s collaboration below.
Video: Earlly Mac – Trampoline
FFOE representer, Earlly Mac, drops off his latest video “Trampoline.” The bouncy clip features appearances from fellow Rock City natives, Big Sean, Dusty McFly and Mike Posner. Check it out above.
BFN f/ Turk & Frenchie – Shooters
Killa Klan representer, BFN, has a new project on the way, and his initial shot is “Shooters” featuring former Hot Boy/Cash Money Millionaire Turk, and BSM representer Frenchie. You can expect BFN’s new project to impact on February 17th. For now, hold on to this one.
ZMoney – I Can’t Stop
Produced by Odd Couple ZMon can’t stop, won’t stop; and for his latest release he’s paired with Closed Sessions for “I Can’t Stop.” After catching ZMoney’s video for “Regular” and meeting him in NYC, the label decided to have him to the studio to knock out the joint you hear below. Trust it’s nothing regular….
A Billion Young f/ Kimberly Lauren & Tokyo Shawn – SHONUFF
Tomorrow afternoon around 4pm, Chicago juke production duo, A Billion Young, will be releasing their debut EP, Randomwork. The EP features six new songs featuring two tracks with SaveMoney free spirit, Tokyo Shawn. Tonight we get one of the two Tokyo tracks (which also features singer Kimberly Lauren), the upbeat “SHONUFF”. Who’s the master? Well,…
Machine Gun Kelly & Tezo – Black Magic [Freestyle]
MGK and running mate Tezo trade verses over the recently leaked instrumental of Future’s monumental new record, “Move That Dope.” Do you believe in magic? Ill Roots