Welcome to Chicago. A place where it’s cold even when the temperature is hot, and it’s always hot even when the temperature is cold. It’s crackin in every corner of the city, and today let two of Chicago’s titans give you a behind the scenes tour. But buckle up, and keep your head on a…
Ajani Jones & Kweku Collins connect for “Pyramids” video
Closed Sessions’ team captains connect for the riveting “Pyramids” video. Yeah, both Ajani and Kweku show up and show out here. Very well done. Give it a play below now.
Check out Fadah’s thought-provoking “Saturday Morning Cartoons” video
Directed by Reinvented Pictures A very dope video from rising Chicago star, Fadah. I love a good concept clip, and he pulled this one together nicely. You can spot Fadah throughout, but he gets his acting chops on to make a few poignant points. It’s a must watch today. Check it out below.
Producer Rage Aurelius drops Henny B’s final EP ‘Wasted Fuckin Summer’
Sadly, Chicago artist Henny B passed away a few months ago. Some of her final creations have begun trickling out online to celebrate her memory, and today producer Rage Aurelius has cut loose a new EP that highlights some of her final pieces of work. They’ve dubbed this the Wasted Fuckin Summer EP and you…
Stream Lupe Fiasco’s new album DROGAS WAVE
Lu returns with album number seven. And this thing is damn near a double album. The track list reads 24 new tracks. Shit, All Eyez On Me only had three more tracks. So yes, this is a lot of Lupe content. Fans can rejoice. This is truly a gift from one of the dopest artists…
Reverend Drayco McCoy officiates a wedding in new “MudBlood” video
Directed by Elevator This video is very dope. Probably the best visual Drayco has ever dropped. I’m super excited to see how the world reacts to this one. A few days ago, I saw him post on his IG that he was now officiating weddings. I should’ve known he had something else up his sleeve…
A new Sir Michael Rocks mixtape has leaked, stream ‘Funds & Access’ now
Up and out of nowhere, a new Mikey Rocks mixtape has surfaced. It’s backstory is unknown? But somehow, someway, this new project titled Funds & Access has found it’s way to the internets. 16 brand new never-before-heard tracks. You better jump on them before they get scrubbed from time and space. Make that withdrawal below…
FSD Feature: A chat with *Designer* Ron Louis
Ron Louis is out here. After years of perfecting his craft behind the scenes, and putting his 10,000 hours in — learning, studying and practicing — he’s finally had his breakout moment in 2018. As a *designer*, Ron’s Phera brand is taking off, thanks to a sleek and simple design that has been cosigned by…
Z Money & Key Glock connect for “Durag” video
Produced by Rio Mac Z and Key together yet again for the adventurous new clip for “Durag.” This shit is a true saga — with Rio Mac handling the soundtrack. Watch the clip below, and be sure to check out Z’s new album Chiraq Mogul asap.
Melo Makes Music speaks out on ‘Hold Your Tongue’
As I’ve said before, Melo Makes Music is one of the craziest artists coming out of Chicago. There really is nobody doing what he is at the moment, hip-hop or otherwise. Now, at long last, Melo is ready to step into the world with the release of his debut full-length. This is a project that…