Allhiphop.com has a somewhat thorough interview with Kid Sister that discusses her rise in the Chicago scene, how she hooked up with A-Trak and…jukin’ – among other things. AllHipHop.com: Your crew is pretty hot right now; how did you all link up? Kid Sister: [J2K and Autobot of Flosstradamus] started doing this party at a…
Starski feat. The Cool Kids – “Stunnas On”
Chuck & Mikey teamed up with Bay-Area figure Starski to make yet another ode to Stunna Shades. Starski feat. The Cool Kids – “Stunnas On”Spotted via Nahright
Leaders 1354 Team Up with Reebok for CTA Inspired Sneaks
The goodfellas at Chicago sneaker and streetwear boutique, Leaders 1354, are releasing these CRAZY Reebok Reverse Jams featuring colors from the various CTA lines that run throughout this beautiful city (Word to the Red Line). The best part: The CTA map on the bottom of the sole. Ridiculous. These gems are slated for an April…
Last Week’s Release of “Flashing Lights” is the Official Version
Contrary to many reports from various blogs and message boards around the internets, the “Flashing Lights” video released last week is the official clip. Not a teaser. Not a trailer. I knew the whole “This is just a promo, the real clip will be featured on 106th & Park Tonight” rumor was Media Fakeout material,…
JNan Inks Major Deal with US Cellular
Local rapper and self-proclaimed “Prince of Chicago”, JNan, inked an exclusive deal with US Cellular to have his single “Rapperman” preloaded into cellular phones that have music compatible features. This is the first deal of its kind for a hip-hop artist – pretty interesting stuff. This brings a whole new meaning to the term “Ringtone…
Mixtape: Roosevelt Treasurechest x Russell Simmons
Back with more mixtape goodness for you, this time from local DJ, journalist and Hip-Hop guru Roosevelt Treasurechest, titled A Poor Craftsman Always Blames His Tools, featuring Russell Simmons. The mix done in conjunction with Bandit Productions fuses excerpts of an interview Roosevelt did with Russell Simmons with material from such current and previous Def…
Mixtape: Kidz In the Hall – Geniuses Need Love Too
(Sorry, I don’t have the artwork) – The homie Brian from sneaker and streetwear boutique, Solemates Chicago (Plug!), just returned home from hobnobbing and mingling with all of the celebrities in Las Vegas for the Magic Convention. While doing his thing out there he ran into Naledge and Double-O, better known as the Kidz In…
FSD Interviews The Speedknot Mobstaz
Back in 1998, Twista introduced his protégé’s to the world – The Speedknot Mobstaz. Their debut album Twista & The Speedknot Mobstaz: Mobstability, became a regional and national hit moving over 700,000 copies. Due to label limbo and industry politics the Mobstaz were never able to release a proper follow-up – until now. On April…
The Mystery of the Cool Kids Rhapsody Commercial
Anyone else despise the “fresh from the shower kid”?!?! By now I’m sure most of you readers are familiar with the Cool Kids and Sara Bareilles Rhapsody commercial (It was posted here for chrissakes). It runs about a thousand times a day on every network – you really couldn’t have missed it even if all…
Prime Covers Illinois Entertainer
Friend of FSD and local MC Prime landed the cover story in this month’s Illinois Entertainer. They did a really dope write up on his past in the industry, his current situation and what Prime has planned for himself as well as his Middle Ground crew. Check: “I represent the kids that grew up on…