Artwork courtesy of KTT. For those who may not be familiar with Starshell a.k.a. LaNeah Menzies, she co-wrote Kanye’s “Love Lockdown” and is signed to Mary J. Blige’s Matriarch Records. This joint originally surfaced in 2010 sans Kanye and Sean. This latest version, which features a previously unheard ‘Ye verse and few recycled bars from Big…
Yale Lucciani f/ Tink – Loyalty
Produced by Deezy. Is the game missing loyalty? Well, Yale and Tink explore on this new leak from Yale’s Lucci Files project, which is hosted by DJ Victoriouz and DJ Hustlenomics. LOYALTY FT. TINK
Video: Calez – Play First
Directed by Stefan Klapko and Elijah Alvarado. The opener from Calez’ Kid With Raps makes it’s way back in the form of his latest visual. Stay tuned for the deluxe edition of KWR, which should be dropping soon.
Video: Spenzo – Rich Kamp
Directed by Elevator. Spenzo’s Paris Bueller-produced track gets the visual treatment. Grab the mp3 here if you missed it. Where the party at?
Driicky Graham f/ Yung Berg & Soulja Boy – Snapbacks & Tattoos (Remix)
Produced by Yung Berg & Arch Tha Boss. Berg isn’t slowing down, as he adds a verse alongside Soulja Boy on the remix of Driicky Graham’s popular single. Don’t forget to check out Berg’s latest project, Chicago Redemption, if you haven’t done so yet. Snapbacks & Tattoos (Remix)
FSD Feature: What (The Hell) Happened To The Third Verse?
Words by Marisol “Pinqy Ring” Vélez (@PinqyRing) There’s always going to be the “Great Hip-Hop Debate.” You know it: Is Hip-Hop dead? What is “real” Hip-Hop? Is what’s on the radio right now ever going to satiate the purists palate? Isn’t Hip-Hop evolving? What’s so wrong with change? Regardless of that (seemingly endless) discourse, my qualm lies…
FSD Beats: Blockondatrakk
Follow Blockondatrakk (@Blockondatrakk) FSD Beats sets out to build awareness of Chicago’s top up-and-coming producers — something we have an abundance of. No need to seek other cities for your sound — we have the cream of the crop right here. We’ll be offering up new instrumentals from rising producers weekly — free of charge…
Video: Tha Pope f/ Boss Woo – Go Up
Directed by DGainz. Tha Pope and Boss Woo link for Pope’s latest visual. Turn up? No, M.U.B.U. and go up.
Pitchfork Music Fest Announces Full Lineup, Set Times
‘Tis the season for Chicago music festivals, and in mid-July (July 13-15 to be exact) we’ll be getting the seventh edition of the Pitchfork Music Fest. Held annually at Union Park, this years installment boasts hip-hop acts such as Big K.R.I.T., Kendrick Lamar, Danny Brown, ASAP Rocky, Schoolboy Q and ARAABMUZIK. Today they released the…
Video: Spenzo & Chance The Rapper In The Studio
Shot and chopped by DGainz. Recently, Spenz and Chance The Rapper hit Pressure Point studios to go in over a King Kito-produced track. This one sounds pretty serious. Can’t wait to hear the finished product.