At the top of the last year (1/3/13 to be exact), Common announced on Jimmy Fallon that he was set to drop three projects throughout 2013: an EP, a mixtape and an official album. Well, 2013 came and went, and we struck out on all three. Nada. Zero. Zilch. Well, Common returns almost a year…
Video: Dion Jetson f/ Broadway & SeVen1 – Clap For Me
Directed by Floating Paragraph. Produced by Canei Finch. Dion Jetson is joined by Broadway and SeVen1 in the official video for their collaboration, “Clap For Me”. If you missed the mp3, grab it here. Dion’s new project, The Ear & The Heart, is scheduled to impact later this year.
G-Scott – Maryland, Massachusetts
After a short hiatus, Gary emcee G-Scott returns with a brand new joint titled “Marlyland, Massachusetts”. This record serves as the first official offering from G-Scott’s Another Weekend In Los Vegas, due out later this year. Despite the title, this one has nothing to do with Maryland or Massachusetts. Press play and find out what…
FSD Giveaway: Nipsey Hussle @ Reggie’s Friday 1/17
On Friday, January 17th, West Coast repper, Nipsey Hussle, touches down in Chicago for his first-ever concert in the City of Wind. The show is a 17+ affair, and the doors open at 7pm. Erk The Jerk and ZMoney are also on the bill, and you can still Grab tickets here. Nipsey Hussle w/ Erk The…
Video: Fredo Santana – Trap Boy/Traphouse
Directed by Zae. Produced by MurdaBeatz and Young Chop. Fredo takes everyone to the trap for his new two-for-one video for “Trap Boy” and “Traphouse”, from his Trappin’ Ain’t Dead LP. Press play above and be sure to grab Trappin’ Ain’t Dead from iTunes if you haven’t given it a listen yet.
New Album: Alexander Dreamer – Dancing With The Devil
As promised, 20 year old Columbus, OH emcee/producer Alexander Dreamer releases his debut effort — Dancing With The Devil. The project includes twelve new tracks (and two bonus records) from Alexander Dreamer, who should definitely be on your radar if he isn’t. The album is available for free download today, but will also be available…
Benjamin Earl Turner f/ Saba – WEST
Produced by Saba The Westside meets the, well, Westside on “West,” the new collaboration from Bay Area-representative Ben Earl Turner and Chicago’s own, Saba. The West raised both of them, so listen to them wax poetic about their various affiliations to it. Keep an open eye for Saba’s forthcoming album, Comfort Zone, due out later…
Alex Wiley Drops Four New Records
Alex W’s Club Wiley dropped all of the way back in June, and since then he hasn’t released any new music. HIS FANS MUST BE PISSED! I’m not sure if that’s the case or not, but Mr. Wiley does make a peace offering by delivering four brand new songs for the people. Not one, but…
Video: Onis – EST. 86
Onis unleashes something from the vaults, as today he blows the dust off an unreleased video from his On The Contrary Vol. 2 project, which dropped back in 2011. Grab it here if you missed it.
Video: BET Interviews The Boy Illinois
BET caught up with Illi recently to chop it up about a few things including how he connected with Lupe for the Tetsuo & Youth Preview tour, the city’s music scene, his Jean Baptiste project (which you should definitely give a listen if you haven’t yet) and his plans for his next project(s). Illi also reveals that…