I was first introduced to Faso back in 2016 with his Soundcloud banger Minute. Back then, Faso’s sound was untethered but fun and made you want to be part of the moment wherever you were. 3 years later, Faso’s back with the same energy, but a much bolder sound. Reminiscent of a young Mac Miller … More Mystery, Curiosity and Why Faso’s ‘Stranger Things’ Is Sure Is SURE.TO.SHOCK.
NoFace, Rapper and flowfordays have an extensive history. It was in 2017 that I received (and posted) his first submission, and immediately noticed the depth of his potential. Less than a month later he dropped his uplifting, yet emotionally vulnerable EP Never Fear Rejection. At that time I rarely wrote reviews, but after first listen … More Exclusive FFD Interview With NoFace, Rapper – “The only reason I started rapping was because of artists who were able to paint pictures, tell stories, and capture emotions through words”
In the mid 20th century, Chicago was filled to the brim with talented jazz and blues musicians. Muddy Waters and Louis Armstrong came up in the Windy City among hundreds of innovative performers. Hip hop has now infiltrated the city’s music scene, but history can never be erased. Search blues or jazz or rock AND … More Chicago Rap/Rock Group Blaqrock Started Out With a Vision. 3 & A Half Years Later, It Couldn’t Be Clearer (Exclusive Interview)
Hey Sam, thanks for talking with me. How’s it going today? Doing great today, yourself? Doing well. For those that are unfamiliar with you, give them a rundown. I’ve been making music for awhile. I’m from Denver, Colorado. The artists that inspire me range from Nas to Lana Del Rey, to Jeezy, to MGMT and … More Budding Colorado MC Sam Jay Isn’t Taking No For An Answer. Find Out Why (Exclusive Interview)
Chicago’s Connor james turned heads last year with The Champagne Tape, which mixed calculated trap beats with his creative lyrical approach and flow. The 4 track EP was a highlight of last year, and showed that james was a leader, not a follower. Motel Music, his new collaborative project with fellow Chicago native drmbeat, goes in a completely different direction than … More FFD Premiere & Exclusive Interview: Connor james – Been Up Freestyle (New Track)
I’ve always believed Lam. had the skill and confidence to make it in hip hop. He started off strong some time ago, dropping solid loosies and tapes. A lull took place when he moved to California, but after buying new studio equipment, Lam gave it another go. Ever since, he’s been killing freestyles, dropping singles, and pushing out … More The Rise Of Lam. – The California MC Who Beat All The Odds (Exclusive Interview)
Making a flawless album takes time, dedication, persistence, and confidence. If the process gets ‘hard’, many artists rush it, or even quit. There are still a plethora of rappers who stick with it till the end, and actually put out some dope content. In my eyes, this should be standard if you want people to support … More FFD Premiere & Interview: Newman – ‘Elminá’ (New Project)
The first time I heard D2X, I was convinced he would be a driving force not only in Chicago hip hop, but the genre as a whole. I’ve been singing his praises and posting his music since the beginning of his career, which was only two years ago. If this is what D can do … More FFD Premiere & Exclusive Interview: D2X – Stay 2011 (New Track)
Hey Logan, thanks for sitting down with us. Hey Julie, thanks for having me. I’m a singer/songwriter/producer from Pittsburgh, PA, just out here trying to rep my city. What got you into singing, songwriting, and producing? Did you get into all of these at the same time? It started with singing. My dad would always be singing … More RLA’s New Masterpiece Vérité Has His Name Buzzing – Learn Why The Singer, Songwriter & Producer Is Up Next
There are some rappers who enter the hip hop game because they want the money, the fame, the clout, and the rockstar lifestyle. Domineko, a talented lyricist from Kansas City, uses his music as a way to inspire others and learn about himself. He grew up in tough surroundings, but after finding ‘the new Dominque’ … More Domineko – A Son, A Brother, An Exceptional Emcee…and More Alive Than Ever (Exclusive Interview)
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