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…
George Daniels Airs Out Kells
Damn. Looks like his Royal Creepiness was finally called out publicly for his shenanigans with George Daniels’ daughter, Maxine. Miss Info reports: Chicago music retail legend, George Daniels spoke out to Los Angeles radio station KJLH about the real reason why he and his wife, Regina, severed their 15-year ties with R.Kelly. Turns out the…
All Dates Announced for Glow in the Dark Tour
The good folks over at Def Jam went ahead and announced all of the dates for the Glow in the Dark tour featuring Kanye, Lupe, N.E.R.D. & Rihanna. Tickets “officially” go on sale Saturday at 10am, but your boy already got his hands on a pair. Sorry. Oh yeah – They’re coming to Chicago on…
He Say She Say x La Perla x Treated @ The Underground
Your Thursday reminder: Treated @ The Underground is having a special Valentine’s Day blowout this evening featuring a live performance from He Say She Say (the duo of Drea & Million $ Mano) as well as a special La Perla Valentine’s showcase. The first two weeks of this event were pure mayhem, so expect nothing…
Video: Kanye West – “Flashing Lights”
It’s finally here.
Kanye Fined At the Grammys?
Over at the always-credible Allhiphop.com rumors section (er…my #1 news source), they’re reporting that ‘Ye might get slapped with a hefty fine by the Grammy Gestapo’s for his antics last Sunday. Check: That lil’ stunt Kanye pulled was hot- the sonning the Grammy “wrap it up” music. But will the rapper get fined for overextending…