Chicago

With SD's debut full length Truly Blessed on the way (purchase here via iTunes) the rising Chicago rapper delivers the visuals for his "Circles" single. Produced by Omen and AudioBLK, the video for "Circles" perfectly captures the whirlwind and subsequent sense of despair that is SD's world. The video finds SD rapidly flailing about in the Lord's house and riding around in a Bentley, contemplating his very existence. SD doesn't hold back on Truly Blessed, it's all meat and potatoes for the 20-year-old rapper, as he depicts the harsh realities of his upbringing in the Windy City. Going along with SD's signature raw melody and grimy raps is production from Sonny Digital, Cash Money AP and more. Watch the video for SD's "Circles" after the jump.

In the second part of this interview series with Chicago's SD, Rob Markman (MTV, Sway In the Morning) sits down with SD to discuss the rising rap star's status with GBE. The veteran hip-hop journalist also salutes the young rapper for his bold decision to omit features from his new album Truly Blessed in the "features obsessed" era of rap. Watch part one of the interview here and purchase SD's Truly Blessed album from iTunes here. Watch part two of the interview after the jump!

In this video, Rob Markman (MTV, Sway In the Morning) sits down with rising Chicago artist SD to discuss his highly-anticipated debut album Truly Blessed. SD delves into the recording process in the first part of this interview series and elaborates on his favorite album tracks and how he determined which songs would make the final cut. Rob also reveals to SD one of his favorite songs that he's released. Watch the interview below and purchased SD's Truly Blessed from iTunes here.

Chi-Town what up?! Three of the finest rappers out of the Windy City join forces on one solid track. Lil Herb's Welcome to Fazoland gets a facelift with Common and Chance the Rapper jumping on the remix. Peep the visuals after the jump.