Earlier this week, the Wicker Park location of influential and pioneering fashion boutique, Leaders1354, closed its doors for good.  Don’t fret, however, as the downtown location is still open for business (672 N. Wells), and the website is obviously open 24-7.  It’s very sad to see this location go, but it’s part of Leaders new “One Store. One…

Happy New Years, and thanks to everyone who rocked with FSD in 2009.  Be safe out there tonight, and if you need a ride, don’t call me – call Diddy.

In 2009, I think Reno Chinati put out more projects than anyone in Chicago.  It seemed that almost monthly he was dropping mixtapes, albums or some kind of compilation.  Whether or not you like the material, you’ve gotta tip your hat to Reno for all of the hard work he put in while pursuing his…

Another joint over Jake One’s truthful beat.  Not sure why this one is getting burnt up currently. Japcity – “The Truth”

Wasn’t these two’s last collaboration “Speedin”?  You know, the video where Officer Ricky thinks it’s a good idea to jump off a bridge to avoid getting a speeding ticket?  Pretty smart if you ask me, no one wants those points going against your insurance rates. Anyhoo, here’s a joint that didn’t make Untitled, and was…

Last night at Twone Gabz birthday party (Writers Wednesday) at Tini Martini, Twone brought Mikkey & MarVo on stage to perform their Chi City banger “I’m Tired”, a song I don’t get tired of. Happy B-Day Twone.

The Bay and the Chi connect as one half of the Luniz teams up with the Bogus Boys for a song/video about the art of the home invasion.  This is a dope yet unsuspecting collabo. Yukmouth’s double disc Thugged Out: The Albulation was my shit back in ’99, I can’t even lie.  This is a street…

QBeans, of Nick-N-Beans fame, and Max Payne get together to create an ode to the Holiday that I wait until the very last minute to make plans for.  NYE is overrated anyway.  Bah humbug. QBeans + Max Payne – “NYE” Bonus: Nick, Beans and Max Payne in the studio

These guys have so much material together they could probably drop a full length album.   I mean Bo has more So Icey features then people actually on the label.  Unless he is on the label.  Hmmm…. This track will also be featured on Bo’s Sweeper mixtape.  Also, the Traye D featured on this track is the Chi-Town…

Word on the streets is that the Bogus Boys are currently out in NYC working on a video with the Capo himself, Jim Jones. Developing…