Words by Fatboi Fresh (@BiGWiZizDead) Fatboi Fresh’s Guide To Chicago Eats Of course you know about Fatboi Fresh the rapper. The artist formerly known as Big Wiz has been shaking up Chicago’s indie scene for years with projects like Escape From Fat Camp and the WizardTree EP. But besides being a superb emcee, Fresh is a…
Video: Calez – UltraSound
Calez is gearing up to release a deluxe version of his Kid With Raps project featuring a few new tracks, but he delivers a new self-directed visual for “UltraSound” to hold everyone over. If you’re hitting Austin for SXSW this week, head over to the 2008eighties tumblr to check out where you can catch Calez…
New EP: Kenlo Key – Hoodie Weather
After hitting us with the title track, Kenlo Key drops his Hoodie Weather EP entirely produced by Onaje Jordan a.k.a. Bigg Unit. Bundle up and hit the jump.
The Scholars – Clear The Runway [Prod. by Tony Baines]
Chris Cap, Agacee & Nicholaus Kane (collectively known as The Scholars) deliver the first offering from their new project featuring Baines God behind the boards. Clear The Runway
New EP: Rich Jones x Dave Coresh – Politely One Hundred
Interestingly enough, Dave Coresh isn’t rapping here, but behind the boards as he’s produced the entire project. Rich Jones is a singer from the Northwest side of Chicago, and today he makes his FSD debut with his EP, Politely One Hundred.
Young Giftz – Lyrical Exercise
“Kidnap Brenda, throw that bitch baby at the shutters” OUCH. The Young one takes Hova’s “Lyrical Exercise” to task, with nothing but bars for three minutes straight. Breathe easy. Giftz got off on this one. Lyrical Exercise(mix1)
Mixtape: Chris Crack – D.O.P.E.
Hosted by Vic Lloyd & Bill Cosby Crack’s Doing Our Part Effortlessly is upon us. Production from Tree and Cutta. Check out the latest offering from the newest Project Mayhem affiliate. He does it so effortlessly. Download below.
Maserati Deeder f/ Lo G & Dorsey Kydd – Long Time Ago
As part of Deeder’s #MaseratiMonday series, he leaks this posse cut from his forthcoming mixtape, The Free Zone. Lo G and Dorsey show and prove on the series kick-off.
Video: RLC – Get ‘Em Outta There (Drill)
DGainz strikes again. Within the span of an hour he’s dropped two new videos. This one comes from the group RLC. It’s a drill, per usual. It’s off their Saw Block project, which is due out this Spring.
Video: The Legendary Traxster Talks To WGCI About Future Projects
The Legendary Traxster is back in Chicago for a few days, and during his stay he dropped by WGCI to chat it up with Jamal Smallz. The two talk about his upcoming projects with Twista, Mikkey Halsted, Tia London and more. A lot of big things on deck for one of the greatest production talents…