Blog: Fake Shore Drive

Video: Travis Porter on WGCI's The Morning Riot

May 18, 9:56am Fake Shore Drive

Travis Porter dropped by 107.5 WGCI's Tony Sculfield and The Morning Riot to chat about their upcoming album, From Day One , their forthcoming movie Red Rock, the importance of the strip club and more

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Kanye West Titles GOOD Music Album, To Release Movie At Cannes

May 18, 9:47am Fake Shore Drive

A press release impacted this morning, revealing that Kanye West's upcoming G.O.O.D. Music compilation has picked a title, that being Cruel Summer . It's more than music, however, as a film inspired by the album will premiere at Cannes on May 23. Gonna be there? Cop tickets here . Hopefully, Ye will host a Chicago screening as well. RR

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King Louie Signs With Epic

May 17, 6:58pm Fake Shore Drive

If you were a little caught off guard by the release of King Louie's first single "Val Venis" today, you weren't alone. The record was dubbed as the first SINGLE from Louie's long-awaited Dope & Shrimp project; but what you probably didn't know, was that Dope & Shrimp will be dropping via Lawless Inc./Epic Records/Sony. Yep, you read that right - King Louie has officially inked a deal with Epic Records. The deal is through Lou's current home, Lawless Inc., which is a Chicago-based [...]

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Video: Katie Got Bandz – Throw Yo Sets Up

May 17, 6:09pm Fake Shore Drive

Directed by Shank Robinson A new video from the lady hitta herself, Katie Got Bandz. Some dope cameos in this one. Bandz & Hittaz coming soon.

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FSD Feature: Da Internz: Higher Learning

May 17, 2:10pm Fake Shore Drive

Hip-Hop is often criticized for sounding redundant. Producers find the sound of the moment, gravitate towards it, then use it and abuse it. Sounds come and go in this fickle industry - one day you're here, baby, and then you're gone. Exempt from this category, however, are Chicago production duo Da Internz. Hip-Hop, Pop, R&B - they deliver across the board. Their sound evolves with each and every hit. On top of going double platinum with Big Sean's smash hit "Ass," Kosine and Tuo's hardware also includes plaques from Justin Bieber, not to mention currently having the #1 R&B/Hip-Hop [...]

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Cover Art: YP – Sleepwalking

May 17, 2:03pm Fake Shore Drive

Hosted by Sean Mac. Brought to you by One Off Entertainment. YP's Sleepwalking project, drops next week, May 23. Sleepwalking serves as the precursor to No Doz, which is due out in July. Expect some big things from YP in the coming days, weeks and months. But most importantly, don't sleep.

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Video: Ebone Hoodrich – Why U Lyin'

May 17, 1:58pm Fake Shore Drive

Directed by Davy Greenberg. Produced by Chase Davis Off Ebone's upcoming project, Books and Kush.

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King Louie – Val Venis

May 17, 1:01pm Fake Shore Drive

Produced by C-Sick. You may remember a video of King Louie's new dance surfacing a while back -well, the track is finally here. Inspired and co-signed by Val Venis himself. Dope & Shrimp coming soon. King Louie - Val Venis

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Young Giftz f/ Broadway – Whoaaaa

May 17, 12:28pm Fake Shore Drive

Produced by Lokey Two of the hardest emcees over East link up for a new track that's like "Whoaaaa." No Black Rob. Some powerful bars on here. Look for Giftz The Lake Effect 2 , coming soon. Whoaaaaaa ft Broadway(Prod By Lokey) Young Giftz f/ Broadway - Whoaaaa

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Twista – I Ain't Wired Right

May 17, 11:37am Fake Shore Drive

Produced by The Legendary Traxster World premiere of Twista's new heater "I Ain't Wired Right," from his upcoming mixtape with Don Cannon. T goes plum loco on this one - he clearly isn't wired right. Twist and Trax back again. Twista_ I Ain't Wired Right_Produced By The Legendary Traxster_Street Twista - I Ain't Wired Right

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Genre:	Hip-Hop
Year:	2012

Video: FSD On WGCI's The After Party 5/17/12 w/ Fredo Santana

May 17, 10:05am Fake Shore Drive

Streaming live video by Livestream Live @ 9:15am. Drew's live in the studio with Tony Sco, DJ LR and Sherm. We have Fredo Santana in the building. We'll be talking about his upcoming mixtape, and why he's such a scary sight.

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Chris Mille f/ Katie Got Bandz & Yale Lucciani – Shake Sumthin'

May 17, 12:32am Fake Shore Drive

Produced by SMYLEZ Recorded just last night, this is the first of a few joints Mille, Katie and Lucci knocked out. Rumor has it this session stretched until the wee hours of the morning and the outcome was "Shake Sumthin." It's yet another offering from Chris Mille's Hungry For A Mill , dropping May 29. Thumbs up. shake sumthin rough draft Chris Mille f/ Katie Got Bandz & Yale Lucciani - Shake Sumthin'

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Pic: Da Internz In The Studio w/ Big Sean & Don Cannon

May 16, 11:58pm Fake Shore Drive

Pic courtesy of Noyz Da Internz are currently holed up in the lab with Big Sean (swerve!) and Don Cannon, working on a handful of different projects. Look for our in-depth interview with Da Internz coming later this week.

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NIZM – The Typical Rap Song

May 16, 10:14pm Fake Shore Drive

This is pretty funny. NIZM makes the typical rap song. I should write the typical blog post. I guess I just did? Check this one out, though. Produced by RoyceBirth NIZM - The Typical Rap Song

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Derty Harry x DJ Nehpets – Cum Back Love

May 16, 8:16pm Fake Shore Drive

Neh and Derty rollout their new single "Cum Back Love." Is there a full project in the works from these two? Well, from the sound of this there should be. Radio ready. Cum Back Love (NehMix) Derty Harry x Dj Nehpets - Cum Back Love

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Title:	Cum Back Love
Link Text:	Cum Back Love (NehMix)
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Buddapkan x Spenzo – Too Turnt Up [Prod. by Snapbackondatrack]

May 16, 6:48pm Fake Shore Drive

Budda P and Spenzo collide over this turnt up instrumental from Snapback. Look for her project due out later this summer featuring Lil Durk, Katie Got Bandz, Yale Lucciani and more. Too Turnt Up (Feat. Spenzo) Buddapkan x Spenzo - Too Turnt Up [Prod. by Snapbackondatrack]

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Year:	2012

Kami de Chukwu – Who You?

May 16, 4:07pm Fake Shore Drive

Produced by Coldesack New music from Save Money comrade, Kami de. Who you? Well, listen to find out. Digging this cartoon-inspired production. Kami de Chukwu - Who You?

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Disrespectful Radio – Episode 5 w/ Katie Got Bandz

May 16, 1:56pm Fake Shore Drive

Disrespectful Radio is the brainchild of myself, David Drake and Ernest Wilkins . It's a weekly podcast we record live at the Fearless Radio studios each and every Tuesday night from 8-9pm (CST). We'll be talking hip-hop — old and new, Chicago and nationwide – so tune in live, or catch the replay the next day. No one's safe, and it's oh so disrespectful. On Episode 5, our very special guest is Katie Got Bandz. With Commando and Block on the Track in tow, Katie dropped by the Fearless studios [...]

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L.E.P. Bogus Boys Added To Drake's Club Paradise Tour

May 16, 1:51pm Fake Shore Drive

Count and Moonie will be joining Drake on the Club Paradise Tour, which also features 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, J. Cole, Waka Flocka and French Montana. Congrats to 'em. Check out the remaining dates below to see when The Bogus Boys will be in your city. May 16 – Dallas, TX – Gexa Energy Pavilion May 17 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center May 19 – Charlotte, NC – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte May 20 – Atlanta, GA – Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood May [...]

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Mixtape: City of Win – Win Vol. 1

May 16, 1:38pm Fake Shore Drive

Dude, what? Hosted by Sharkula? Nuff said, download immediately. Produced entirely by Stefan Clark, City of Win drop their debut mixtape, in conjunction with the launch of their new clothing line of the same name. Check out the entire project, and their new lookbook at the link below. A lot of heavy hitters on this one. City of Win - Win Vol. 1

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