One year ago today, the world lost a great soul: Chicago’s own JDott Trife, after succumbing to a lengthy battle with cancer. Simply put, JDott was a great guy. I always enjoyed conversing with him and running into him in the world. He always brought good energy and was a huge supporter of Fake Shore…
Malcolm London Announces Release Date + Trailer for ‘OPIA’
Six. More. Days. The Malcolm London debut, OPIA, is just around the corner, and to hold us over the Chicago poet/activist/rapper has released a brief trailer, showcasing an unreleased track from the project. The song features fellow poet, and future R&B superstar Jamila Woods. Watch the trailer below, and make sure to check out OPIA, coming…
Watch Chance The Rapper Tackle A Crazed Stage Rusher In Miami
Last night, Chano’s Magnificent Coloring Tour blew through Miami, and during his elaborate set a Chance fan, stan or obsessed man stormed the stage to try and, perhaps, hug Chance? It didn’t seem malicious, but it’s hard to tell. Either way, Chance’s cat-like reflexes handled the situation in a ninja-like fashion, with Chance quickly taking…
Listen to an Unreleased Kanye West & Go Getters Song “Baby’s Coming”
Go Getters back? Well, this past weekend they were spotted together backstage at Kanye’s Pablo stop at the United Center (see the picture above). And right on time comes an unreleased joint that surfaced via a Reddit user who found the track on a flea market demo. What a find! Now, you’ll remember I brought…
New Project: Nina Tech – Lady Tech The EP
Words by Aaron Navarro Nina, Nina, Nina. Chicago’s duchess finally blesses us with an entire EP, adding to the breakout year the 18-year-old is already having in 2016. Her hypnotic voice keeps it driving on the four-track project, mainly rocking over production by Norway’s DJKAREOKE and black legend music. You can just feel how much…
Check Out 2 New E. Nos Songs
Rising Chicago emcee E. Nos returns to FSD today with two brand new joints. Two for the price of none. And yes, you can thank him now and later. The first joint is titled “Tendencies” and was produced by Rio Mac, while the second is a loose freestyle over “I Got The Keys.” Both are…
Maajei Vu – Plan B
Produced by VNSN. Maajei Vu returns with another world premiere — “Plan B,” another crazy joint from the Milwaukee native that will appear on his upcoming The Maajei Experience EP. As I always tell y’all, please stop snoozing on Maajei. Listen to “Plan B” below and look for The Maajei Experience to come your way…
King Louie – OOOUUU (Remix)
“My lawyer beatin’ shit, that’s a cheat code” Tony season has returned. Yes, that’s right, Tony season is upon us. Two years after dropping his grounding breaking project, Tony, the sequel is set to drop. Tony 2. The good news? It could impact in as soon as two weeks. That’s right, it’s Tony season for real….
Video: Pablo Skywalkin – Hurtin
Directed by Motion Films Detroit bad boy Pablo Skywalkin returns to FSD today with his new video, which is sure to leave the competition “Hurtin.” This is some true Detroit ish, right here. No joke about that. Watch his latest endeavor below.
C$ – Brand New
Produced by Taylor King Beats C$ is one of the freshest up-and-comers out of Chicago, and that’s saying something. After releasing his debut album, MoneyWave, C$ established himself as one of the most interesting MC’s in the city. In his first track since his album, the Southside rapper teams up with producer Taylor King to…