Words by Holiday Kirk (@HolidayKirk) Bop is dead, long live bop. Despite what well meaning Complex lists may claim, the twitchy, footwork-inspired hyperpop scene as it was once known is on life support. Bop peaked during the summer of 2013, and failed to blast its artists into the national conversation in a meaningful way like drill did…
Tag: FSD Features
FSD Feature: Artist Spotlight – theWHOevers
Words by Clynt Johnson (@BornRaisedChi) FSD recently caught up with rising Chicago duo, theWHOevers, which consists of J. Arthur and DotKom. The brotherly tandem has performed alongside such esteemed artists as Evidence of Dilated Peoples, Elzhi of Slum Village, Tanya Morgan, Psalm One, ShowYouSuck and many more. Currently, they’re stamping their name on the Chicago music scene and proving why…
FSD Feature: Just How Popular Are Your Favorite Chicago Artists? We Consult Google
Words by Ryan Chandler (@NayrRyChi) It goes without saying that technology has changed the world in many ways. Music, in particular, has seen several advances in the past 15 years, having shifted from physical culture to download culture to streaming culture. The shift in technology has made it easier for artists to create their own…
FSD Feature: We Talk to W.W.A. About the Origins of the Group, New Project & More
A few weeks back, rap fans we’re surprised by the announcement of a new Chicago supergroup, W.W.A.. After all, it’s exciting when artists at the top of their games decide to come together and focus their efforts on one common goal. Over the years, many Chicago supergroups have been formed (Blaxploitation, United Center), but few (read: none) have seen a project through to completion….
FSD Feature: Pass Me The Aux Cord – What We Heard This Weekend [8/21 – 8/23]
FSD Feature: Artist Spotlight – Chris Crack
Words by Clynt Johnson (@BornRaisedChi). Photos by Phil Jordan (@philjordan2386) FSD recently had the chance to chat with buzzing Chicago emcee Chris Crack for our ongoing Artist Spotlight series. You’ve seen Crack covered on this site for years, and he boasts high profile features on sites like XXL and Complex, but it’s only the beginning for the colorful rapper….
FSD Feature: Pass Me The Aux Cord – What We Heard This Weekend [8/14 – 8/16]
Words by Ryan Chandler (@NayrRyChi) Chicago. You beautiful city you. Weekends like this is why summers in the Chi are so special. People fled to movie theaters to catch Straight Outta Compton in droves, breaking numerous records. The south side Sox and north side Cubs battled for the crosstown crown (which the Cubbies won)
FSD Feature: Why Isn’t This On The Radio: Jeremih’s “Let It Go”
Words by Carlos Arrieta (@LOSO.70) Ever since “Don’t Tell Em” shot up the charts in 2014, the chatter has been about when Jeremih’s highly anticipated album, Late Nights, would actually drop. There has been plenty of frustration over the numerous album pushbacks among fans and critics alike. However, Jeremih has done his part to feed…
FSD Feature: Pass Me The Aux Cord – What We Heard This Weekend [8/7 – 8/9]
Words by Ryan Chandler (@NayrRyChi) Summer is beginning to simmer down, and the seasons are preparing to shift gears. Chicagoans are getting out and enjoying the dog days, and their final summertime rides. In Chicago, we love our cars: Chargers and Jeeps, Chevy’s or Bentley’s, Hondas to hoopties — it doesn’t really matter.
FSD Songs of the Week 8/7/15
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (7/31) it’s eligible for the list. Now we aren’t saying these are the BEST songs of the week, but they are the staff’s faves and joints you can catch us bumping in the office.