Kicks On Fire is reporting that the street date for the Air Yeezy’s 2 have been announced, and June 9th is the official date these in-demand sneakers will hit retail. Get your camp-out gear ready. I’ll have the details on what colorway’s will be available in Chicago at what locations in the very near future,…
FSD Feature: Fatboi Fresh’s Five Elements Of Rap
Words by Fatboi Fresh (@BigWizIzDead) Two years ago, Mikkey Halsted asked me if I knew what the five elements of hip hop were, and I was immediately embarrassed by my lack of knowledge of the five pillars. I mean, it was after all, the thing that I’ve practically based the last 11 years of my…
J. Clark – Tempo
Clark slows down the tempo over this smooth, jazzy instrumental to formally introduce listeners to his unique brand of emceeing. Check the technique below.
FSD Giveaway: Live From Wicker Park 5/18 – Sub-T
Presented by frequent FSD contributor and personality Fatboi Fresh. The artist formerly known as Big Wiz, put together this solid lineup of Chi-Town emcees featuring Chance The Rapper, Tree, Tris J and Shorty K, who will all grace the stage at Sub-T on Friday, May 18. The doors open at 9, and this is a…
Events: Chi City Record Pool @ Adrianna’s May 19
This Saturday May 19, 2012, from 3PM – 9PM @ Adrianna’s, The Ultimate Networking Event in the City is COMING! The Chi-City Record Pool 5:Music Symposium, Fashion, Dance, & Film Edition – is a semi-annual networking event aimed at stimulating the Urban music industry of Chi-City. The structure of the event usually is in 2…
Artwork: R. Kelly – Write Me Back
Kells is gearing up to release the follow-up to his Love Letter album on June 26th, so he decided to liberate the cover art for it. Check out the deluxe version’s cover below. HHNM.
Mixtape: Bo Deal – The Chicago Code 3: Revelations
As promised, Big Boss Bo delivers the third installment of his Chicago Code mixtape series. Waka Flocka, Alley Boy, Chief Keef, Twista and many more make appearances. Check out the trackilsiting and stream/download below.
Video: DJ Damnage f/ Bo Deal, Lungz & Astonish – For My City
You heard the joint, now peep the visuals. Cop it here.
Treated Crew – Formal Introduction
It’s Treated Tuesday, so you know what that means — a new Treated Crew record. Mic Terror, Nick Jr., Mano, Gzus Piece and Caleb James hold it down on this week’s drop and introduce you to everyone you need to know. Hit the jump for a CDQ of last week’s drop, “Killa”.
Mixtape: Max B x Isaiah Toothtaker x The Hood Internet – Toothy Wavy
Presented by MishkaNYC; Isaiah and The Hood Internet were able to get an entire project out of Max B, from behind the walls. Currently incarcerated? No big deal. They made it happen. Six new slappers, produced entirely by The Hood Internet. Free Biggavelz. Find it below.