Directed by J. Krown. Produced by Flight. One thing we can say about Logan, is that the rising artist has always kept it real. 100% true to the game. All real, indeed. No fraudulent activity over here. So today he gives us yet another look into his world with the crispy new video for “All…
Hanni El Khatib & Freddie Gibbs – Satin Black
Gangsta Gibbs gets busy with LA-based producer, Hanni El Khatib, for this new single from the upcoming Converse CONS’ CONS EP VOL. 3 . Hanni handles the backdrop (naturally) while Gibbs assassinates the beat as he’s known to do. This “Satin Black” is top quality material.
Video: Don Logan f/ Stalley & Curren$y – Chain Smoking
Stalley joins Curren$y and his MMG brethren Don Logan a.k.a. Gunplay on “Chain Smoking,” which Logan just released the official video for. This is pretty smooth. Check it out above.
Rowdy Rebel f/ Lil Durk – Figi Shots
Something new/unreleased from Rowdy Rebel and Lil Durk, courtesy of DJ JP. This joint originally surfaced back in October without Durk, but the full version is now on the e-streets. Check out what Durk and Rowdy cooked up below. Props to TNT for the heads up.
Common Talks Golden Globe Win, Possible Album With John Legend
Common phoned into Sway In The Morning this AM to chat with his make-believe-Wife, Heather B, about his Golden Globe win (!), being inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., and possible future plans alongside John Legend. And finally, is there a “Glory” remix on the way? Stay tuned, and congrats to Com yet again.
Rocky Diamonds x Spenzo – Beamin’
The Midwest collides yet again, as Spenzo links up with his counterpart to the north, Rocky Diamonds, for the infectious new single, “Beamin.” This joint can be found on Rocky’s latest mixtape, Influenced, which dropped yesterday. Did you miss it? Then grab it here, or directly below the cut, where you can also hear “Beamin.”
FSD Feature: Sides of a Coinye: Trademark Law for Artists
Words by John Miranda, Attorney at Law John Miranda is a Chicago attorney. He can be reached at JohnMirandaLegal@gmail.com and his legal articles can be found at www.ChicagoSmallBusinessLaw.com. John has written legal articles for Fake Shore Drive in the past. Read more here. Trademarks, whose origins trace back to the medieval sword-making and traditional katana…
Bankin Boi f/ Derty Harry & Ralphy – Money On Da Floor
A nice rap/R&B collabo from Lawless Inc. artist Bird Bankin Boi with Derty Harry and Ralphy. This one is an ode to the gentlemen’s club — as if you couldn’t tell from the artwork. Toss a few bucks on this new one below.
Video: Joey Bada$$, BJ The Chicago Kid & The Roots On ‘The Tonight Show’
Fresh off making headlines worldwide for Malia Obama wearing a Pro Era shirt, Joey Bada$$ hit Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show for a performance alongside the house band, The Roots, and Chicago’s own, BJ The Chicago Kid. The faction performed “Like Me” which will appear on Joey’s new album, B4.Da.$$, out 1/20 on Cinematic.
New Project: The Boy Illinois – The Yer Tape
Presented The Ambulance Factory Yer! The Boy Illinois felt it was only right to give his fans a new project — even if it’s just something to hold them over until his proper album, New Age Colonialism, impacts later this year. Don’t get it twisted, however, as this nine track offering isn’t filled with throwaways…