Produced by Thelonious Martin Here we have the first look from Naledge’s Brain Power mixtape, which is due out in March. Both Mikk and Naledge bring their A game here, so listen to them go back and forth about life inside a corona. Tap the bottle and twist the cap. INF
Pivot – Super Pivot
Produced by Saba Pivot is the collective featuring Saba, Joseph Chilliams and MFnMelo, who go from Clark Pivot to Super Pivot on this new one. Duck that kryptonite, fellas. Up up and away. I promise no more Superman narratives guys, my bad.
Phor – Ms. Louboutin
Produced by Faze 1. Phor dedicates this new one to Miss Red Bottoms a.k.a. Ms. Louboutin. This joint serves as the first offering from Phor’s Her project, which is due out tomorrow. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, right? Check the track out below.
Cover Art: Naledge x Mikkey Halsted – Life In A Corona
Produced by Thelonious Martin Dropping tomorrow. Valentines Day. This is the first look from Naledge’s upcoming mixtape, Brain Power. I got an early listen of “Life In A Corona,” and it’s very nice. Staring down the barrel of a bottle — you get the idea. In other Naledge news, the Brainiac boss is currently the executive producer…
Dope Fantasy – Real Hip-Hop x Next To You [Prod. by C-Sick]
Dope Fantasy is a four man collective from the Eastside of the Chi, and today they make their FSD debut with two new joints produced by C-Sick. Jay R Best By Far reached out via email today, so I checked it out, and despite being called “Real Hip-Hop” (I hate when people say things like…
Asher Roth f/ Curren$y – Dude [Prod. by Blended Babies]
In honor of Ash Wednesday, Asher Roth decided to release a new tune featuring Spitta and the production of Windy beatsmiths the Blended Babies. Can’t go wrong with Asher, Spitta and the Blended Babies.
Video: Race (of The Primeridian) – Stay True
Directed by Kevin Edward Epperson This isn’t just a music video, this is a mini-movie. Not many move me. But this is dope. This is the latest from Race Bannon of The Primeridian. Check the credits: Director:Kevin Edward Epperson Production Company:One Tear Productions associated with 3rd Moto Films. Director Of Photography:Jason Deuchler Editor:Daniel Jay Lewis…
FSD Giveaway: Trinidad James Live @ Reggies 2/23
On February 23, Trinidad hit Reggies Rock Club for as part of his Don’t be S.A.F.E. Tour. The show is ALL AGES and the doors open at 7pm. Yep, they’re doing it for the kids. All inclusive, all gold everything. TRINIDAD JAMES Don’t Be S.A.F.E. Tour Reggie’s Rock Club Saturday Feb. 23rd | All Ages Doors…
Rev. Jesse Jackson To Speak With Lil Wayne’s Mgmt Over Emmett Till Lyric
Lil Tunechi has found himself under fire over his lyrics from Future’s new single, “Karate Chop.” The estate of Emmett Till, who was murdered in 1955, is calling for Wayne to edit or remove the lyric from his verse, and now the office of Rev. Jesse Jackson has gotten involved: Lil Wayne’s name-dropping of Civil…
FSD Feature: 10 Biggest Misconceptions of Chicago Hip-Hop
Words by Bryant Bowens (arete88) In Hip-Hop, every major city has a stigma — or perhaps a stereotype. You’ve heard the peanut gallery say things like ” the NYC glory days are long gone,” or that Atlanta rappers lack lyrical substance. These are common comments in the Hip-Hop landscape, and no region is exempt. Whether these…