Words by Clynt Johnson (@BornRaisedChi) FSD recently caught up with one of our favorite artists, The Boy Illinois, who has been making some of the best music that you may or may not have been sleeping on over the last couple years. His sound, style and unique outlook on life, politics and the game make him easily…
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Video: The Boy Illinois – Back Down
Directed & produced by DGainz Back down is our homie The Boy Illinois, who returns with yet another slapper from his forthcoming collabo album with DGainz titled DuSable. The project is slated for a July 20 release, and until drop date we can enjoy the impressive set of leaks they’ve already unleashed as well as…
Rewind f/ The Boy Illinois & Nick Astro – Momma Prayed
Produced by Saba I just hear mom praying, I just hear gran sayin… Rewind a.k.a Realness prays for his Mother who is steady praying for him. And to add gas to the track he’s recruited both The Boy Illinois and Nick Astro — and even recruited Saba for the production. Now that’s an all-star cast….
Video: The Boy Illinois – Rule Of Thumb
Produced and directed by DGainz Big news for the world today: Fake Shore Drive will be powering the release of The Boy Illinois new album, Dusable. The project is in association with DGainz, who will be handling a bulk of the production and creative direction. It’s a solid team with one common goal: winning. Twista,…
Video: The Boy Illinois – Sell Again
Directed and produced by DGainz You can’t tell me this record isn’t straight flames. We heard Gainz and Illi collab a few weeks back on “I’m Sayin,” and the two had so much chemistry that they’ve decided to join forces for a collabo project. DGainz on the beats, The Boy Illinois on the raps. Crazy combination,…
The Boy Illinois – I’m Sayin’
Produced by DGainz Ohhh this one is hot. DGainz recent output on the production tip has been nothing but stellar, and today he lends his services to the always-on-his-square The Boy Illinois. You may not have expected these two to join forces, but I’m glad they did as this joint is a winner. Illi floats…
FSD Feature: Cubs vs. Sox: Your Favorite Artist’s Favorite Hometown Team
Words by Ryan Chandler (@NayrRyChi) In Chicago, the weather is indecisive. Obviously. This time of year especially. Winter and spring play tug of war well into the latter days of April. However, glimpses (although fleeting) of spring can only mean one thing: Chicago baseball is right around the corner. Well, thankfully, it’s now here. The Chicago…
Supa Bwe f/ The Boy Illinois & SolarFive – Pills On My Dresser
I’ve got 25 pills on my dresser, yessir. I’ve gots to get paid. Here, the uncanny crew of Supa Bwe, SolarFive and The Boy Illinois talk about the effects of, uh, higher learning. I think this description included in the submission says it best: Supa Bwe comes together with friends SolarFive and The Boy Illinois…
Klouds f/ The Boy Illinois – That Real
Produced by C-Sick Klouds kicks off this Friday with some of That Real. And to expound on the realness, he’s included The Boy Illi and C-Sick. It can’t get more realer than that, can it? Check it out under.
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…