Fake Shore Drive - The Chicago Hip Hop Blog

Video: Twista feat. Do or Die & Johnny P - "Your Body" (Behind the Scenes)

2009-07-05T09:06:00.000-05:00

Twista is absolutely going hard in the paint [II] right now in anticipation of his release of Category F5, which drops next week. He just filmed another (yes, another) video from the album, and this time it's for the Traxster-produced "Your Body", which features Johnny P and Do or Die. Here is some behind the scenes footage from the video shoot.

That shot of Twista, Traxster, Do or Die (Free Belo!) and Johnny P is too ill!

I appreciate the FSD shout out too, Skooda!

Phil G - "We Like 2 Party (Saturday Night)" (Prod. by Tony Baines)

2009-07-05T08:53:00.000-05:00

What's that Mikkey x Phil G joint I'm hearing previewed in the beginning?

Phil G finally sent over his track "We Like 2 Party" which will be digitally available soon on Marance/Blue Star Technologies for download, so sorry, for now, you can only stream. Phil's gotta eat!

By the way, you know Marance is Joe Jackson's label, right? You know, the one he's been plugging?

Phil had this to say to the FSD readers:

What up G's. I am so grate full that the response all across the board is GooD!!! Thank you all for your feedback. My whole intention in making this record available for you all to listen to was to get the stamp of approval from the crib 1st! This song will be marketed and distributed worldwide with Marance / Blue Star Technologies behind it. By me being a true hip hopper, in my heart the respect and the love from where I come from is the most important to me and I promise G's that in the spirit of realness and authentic hip hop music I will restore that void that we all know is there. Be sure to support your boy when the single becomes available for purchase. Love is Love, and hate by default is weak and inevitably dies. So PhilGooD!!

Erika Shevon - Unsigned

2009-07-05T08:40:00.000-05:00

By now I'm sure you all know Erika Sevon as the hook provider for Twista's hit single "Wetter", and if you didn't, you do now.

Well, she has a mixtape dropping next week, and prior to the full release, you'll be able to download and preview a song a day on Fake Shore Drive, starting 7/6/09. That's Monday, for those of you not into numbers.

The mixtape is presented by No ID and there will be two versions - one hosted by Sean Mac, and the other hosted and mixed by Jay iLLa. Stay tuned.

Three Headid Munsta & Alex P. Keaton - "Death of Fugazi Rappas"

2009-07-03T22:23:00.000-05:00

Insert Family Ties joke here.

Vic Spencer is in the building!

Three Headid Munsta & Alex P. Keaton - "Death of Fugazi Rappas"

Video: Jeremih feat. Fabolous - "Birthday Sex (Remix)" Live on 106 & Park

2009-07-03T22:08:00.000-05:00

Spotted @ NahRight. Props to Yardie for the rip.

In other news: I sure hope Jeremih was able to find his CD in 606-whatever

Bighomie Doe Interview with Angela Yee on Shade 45

2009-07-03T15:42:00.000-05:00

The Bighomie Brainiac chopped it up with Angela Yee on Shade 45 this week; and we've got the audio for you.

Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3 / Part 4

Miss Criss - "Mrs. Me Too"

2009-07-03T15:38:00.000-05:00

The third drop from Crissy's The Chixtape. I love this picture, but that's all I'm gonna say. I don't want Mikkey and Rico showing up at my crib.

Miss Criss - "Mrs. Me Too"

Video: Twista - "Birthday"

2009-07-03T10:40:00.004-05:00

Directed by Morocco Vaughn

Category F5 in stores on July 14th.

Previously: Twista - "Birthday" [MP3]

Video: Skooda Chose feat. Twista & Mikey Rocks (of The Cool Kids) - "Loungin" [Trailer]

2009-07-03T09:24:00.002-05:00

THe long-awaited trailer is finally here, but I'm sorry if you were expecting to catch the whole video. Sorry, not yet.

I've actually seen the final version of the video and it's incredible, so here's a short trailer of what to anticipate.

The video was directed by GL Joe, shot by Casey Bornell, and the track was produced by the Blended Babies.

Shouts to JP

Previously: Skooda Chose - "Loungin" - Behind the Scenes 1 / 2 / 3

Skooda Chose feat. Twista & Mikey Rocks - "Loungin" [MP3]

Shugga - "Shugga" (Prod. by Toxic)

2009-07-03T09:17:00.000-05:00

Shugga x Toxic - China White Productions collabo.

Shugga - "Shugga" (Prod. by Toxic)

Mike Flo - "D.O.A. (Death of Amerikkka)"

2009-07-03T09:16:00.000-05:00

I hear Mike is currently handling the DJ duties for dead prez and is still in Atlanta at the moment. Either way, he sure sticks it to the system on this one. Per usual.

Mike Flo - "D.O.A. (Death of Amerikkka)"

Video: J Hollins - "Because of You"

2009-07-03T08:55:00.000-05:00

The brand new music video from Chicago's own, J Hollins.

Agacee (of Ivy League) - "I'll Be There"

2009-07-03T08:49:00.000-05:00

Another MJ tribute from Ag of the League.

Agacee (of Ivy League) - "I'll Be There"

Miss Criss - "Story of my Life"

2009-07-02T14:10:00.000-05:00

Leak #2 from Crissy's The Chixtape. I think we're going to be getting these leaks daily, or almost daily. Miss Criss is always welcomed.

Miss Criss - "Story of my Life"

Pics: Twista - "American Gangster" Video Shoot

2009-07-02T11:53:00.000-05:00

"I'm just an American Gangster...US Hustler....Home of the Brave and In God We Trust"

Yesterday, Twista SHUT DOWN the Westside of Chicago for his video shoot for "American Gangster", which is set to appear on his upcoming album, Category F5. I'm being told that the shoot was so thick, that they had to change locations and were shut down three separate times.

Here are a few shots of Twista in K-Town yesterday afternoon, courtesy of super dope photographer Nick Brazinsky.

Hit the jump for the rest...

Kamilah Sumner - "Push"

2009-07-02T11:40:00.000-05:00

Here's the brand new single from Kamilah Sumner. It's to be featured on her upcoming mixtape, Heart of a Lion, which is scheduled to drop in the near future. Sounds like she has some exciting stuff in store for the mixtape, so I'm looking forward to hearing that...

Kamilah Sumner - "Push" (Prod. by The Gift)

Mikkey Halsted feat. Truck North & Ken Rock - "Changing of the Guard"

2009-07-02T02:46:00.005-05:00

South Chicago and North Philly collide on this recently recorded heater from the upcoming ~~Iron Sharpens Iron mixtape, brought to you by Uncrowned City.~~ I'm actually not sure where this will be appearing - Mikk's got so many projects currently on the table.

This joint was recorded last weekend while Truck was in Chicago with The Roots for Rock The Bells. He slid though Soundscape Studios to link up with the Uncrowned City crew, and this is the result.

Mikkey Halsted feat. Truck North & Ken Rock - "Changing of the Guard" (Prod. by Gcasso)

WBC's '25 Rappers From The Chi You Should Know...' List

2009-07-01T19:56:00.001-05:00

I touched briefly on this list a few weeks ago when Writers Block Club released a teaser clip for their now-released third issue. So if you missed it, let me fill you in: Writers Block Club, a Chicago e-magazine, just released a list entitled '25 Rappers From the Chi You Should Know Already...', which some might take as the Top 25 most buzzing emcees in the City of Wind, who have yet to blow on a national scale.

I wasn't sure who was going to make the list, or if I would agree on who DID make the list, but now that it's released, I'd figured I'd post it for sh*ts and giggles and to see what everyone thinks.

You can download the full issue for FREE here, which features a bunch of Chicago rap lists, including websites, clothing lines and record labels. They even review The Fake Shore Drive Mixtape. Anyhoo, check out the list below and hit the jump for the 'Honorable Mentions'

Writers Block Club - Issue #3 [download]

Their 25:

Brandun Deshay
Shayla G
GemStones
Drunken Monkeee
Mikkey Halsted
Shala
Soundmaster T
L.E.P.
Project Mayhem
Young Blaze
Ang 13
H20 Soul
The Pope
Mic Terror
Crystal LaJuene
Reno Chinati
Phil G
Malakh El
Neak
Rockie
MarVo
Que BILLAH
Pugs Atomz
The Native Soul
Sam I Am

Honorable Mention
Mr. Greenweedz
Sly Polaroid
Big Sean
Rita J
Nick N Beans
Bishop G
LD Hablo
Skooda Chose
Bo Deal
Read more...

Video: Ka'Ron (of Skwod Deep) - Dude Got Bars

2009-07-01T19:31:00.000-05:00

Dude got bars on the bleachers during a flag football game.

O Type Star - "Invisible Ink" (Prod. by No ID)

2009-07-01T19:07:00.000-05:00

*Fest not included*

Here's another one from Jeff Baraka a.k.a. O Type Star. The track was produced by the legendary Dion Wilson and is featured on O Type's hard to find compilation, Urban Myth Revisited.

At the end O Type even included a shout out that No ID gave him on the "Accept Your Own..." snippet tape. Yes, they go back that far.

O Type Star - "Invisible Ink" (Prod. by No ID)

Video: GLC, MC Shan & Andre 3000 @ Sneaker Friends in ATL

2009-07-01T15:12:00.000-05:00

Courtesy of Broccoli City TV

Video: Pugs Atomz - Puerto Rico 16 Bars

2009-07-01T14:58:00.000-05:00

Damn, Pugs! You on vacation again already?

Video: Jay iLLa, Prolyfic, Tony Baines, Vi, Novokane & Slot-A In The Studio

2009-07-01T14:47:00.000-05:00

Now that's a meeting of the minds. I'm not really sure what was all discussed, or what went down in this session, but I do know the subject of white socks arrises.

Don't ask. Just watch.

Miss Criss - "I'm A Real B****"

2009-07-01T12:18:00.001-05:00

Leak #2 from the Uncrowned City camp today, and this one comes from Miss Criss a.k.a. Crissy Love.

Some of you may know Criss as Mikkey's sister, who was formerly signed to Cash Money Records alongside Mikk. And a lot of people have been asking where she's been - well I have your answer.

Miss Criss returns to the spotlight with her upcoming mixtape, The Chixtape, with all new and classic Crissy material. In this first leak, Criss gives us the breakdown on where she's been and why she took a hiatus from the game. Listen up.

Miss Criss - "I'm A Real B****"

Uncrowned City Presents: Da G & Da Rock feat. Mikkey Halsted - "I Got It Made"

2009-07-01T09:55:00.001-05:00

Mikkey Halsted & Uncrowned City are proud to announce the upcoming release from Da G & Da Rock entitled Iron Sharpens Iron.

This is the first leak from the project, which is set to drop sometime in July, and it features the Mikkey Halsted over a classic Special Ed instrumental.

Also, I've been told that the Uncrowned City floodgates are wide open for the summer, so be ready.

Uncrowned City Presents: Da G & Da Rock feat. Mikkey Halsted - "I Got It Made"