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Bizarre to drop ?Blue Cheese ?n? Coney Island? album in October
2007-08-15 04:07:00 BallerStatus reports that D12’s Bizarre is planning on releasing his second solo album this October on Koch Records. D12’s Bizarre is readying a new album called Blue Cheese ‘n’ Coney Island , which is slated to drop in October on Koch Records. “I named it Blue Cheese ‘n’ Coney Island basically because in Detroit we’re known for our ... More About: Album
Marquise Porter - ?Alone? video
2007-08-14 23:17:00 Marquise Porter with his Detroit Hip Hop Award winning video - “Alone ” featuring D’Phuzion. From Porter’s 2006 album Porter House (Mobb North). Share on Facebook More About: Video
Detroit Hip Hop award winners
2007-08-14 17:13:00 J Dilla and K-Deezy were the biggest winners at last night’s Detroit Hip Hop Award s, hosted by Mark Da Spark. Winners of the Detroit Hip Hop Awards as written in the Detroit News are: Female Artist of the Year: Xplicit Lyric Group of the Year: Purple Gang Male Artist of the Year: K-Deezy Producer of the Year Local: Black Milk Producer of the Year ... More About: Eminem , Phat Kat
Tone Tone - ?Candy Roll? audio
2007-08-14 01:59:00 The first single from Tone Tone ’s upcoming album. Tone Tone - “Candy Roll ”. Tone Tone’s D-boy Fresh (New Skool Entertainment) album is releasing August 28th and will feature appearances from Young Joc, Tierra Marie, Jazzy Pha, New Skool and more. Click the thumbnail to see the album’s cover. Share on Facebook More About: Audio
Detroit Hip Hop?s best to be honored tonight
2007-08-13 18:21:00 Adam Graham of the Detroit News has written about tonight’s Detroit Hip Hop Awards show. Killa Kaunn, K-Deezy and Marv Won are among those nominated for this year’s Detroit Hip-Hop Awards, which will be handed out tonight at Plan B in Detroit. The show, now in its fifth year, aims to celebrate and reward the brightest and ... More About: Black Milk , Phat Kat , Trick Trick , Tonight
9th Wonder, Royce Da 5?9?, Naledge and Vandalyzm ?The Last Time? audio
2007-08-09 21:37:00 9th Wonder is dropping his Dream Merchant 2 compilation this October 9th. This track representing the midwest features Royce Da 5′9″, Naledge and Vandalyzm. Something tells me this ain’t the last time you see a 9th Wonder and Royce da 5′9″ record. 9th and DJ Cuzzin’ B have also released the Leaky Beat Vault for download. Share on Facebook More About: Audio , Download , Time , The Last
A DJ Houseshoes Detroit 2 L.A. podcast
2007-08-09 19:17:00 HVW8.com and Solid State Los Angeles have released the 17th edition of their weekly podcast, this time featuring DJ House Shoes. Click the cover to download Detroit 2 LA with DJ House Shoes. Playlist: House Shoes - Castles (CDR)*D Guilty Simpson - For the D (CDR)*D Jay Electronica - Victory is in My Clutches (CDR) Pete Rock/Slum Village - Gangsta Boogie ... More About: Audio , Black Milk , Download , Phat Kat , Podcast
Lazarus - Not your average emcee
2007-08-09 19:05:00 It wouldn’t be out of the ordinary to dismiss a rapper who was A) Pakistani-American and B) A medical student. Many probably had, when they first heard of Detroit emcee Lazarus . But the 24 year old has defied skeptics with his flow and gained the support of the underground with his debut album, Chapter One ... More About: Average
Big Herk, Strike, Animal Chief and Crime - ?You?re Blind? audio
2007-08-09 18:51:00 DJ Butter presents Big Herk, Strike, Animal Chief and Crime - “You’re Blind ” audio. A Detroit remake of the Run DMC classic. Share on Facebook More About: Audio
Jay-Z?s Rocawear links up with Eminem?s Shady Ltd.
2007-08-07 17:36:00 SixShot.com reports via MTV that Jay-Z’s Rocawear has linked up with Eminem ’s Shady Ltd. clothing line. Jay-Z recentlly told MTV News that Rocawear now has co-ventures with Eminem’s Shady clothing line and Young Jeezy’s 8732 apparel. “It’s a thing for us,” Jay said. “All of us, we had the same type of struggle to impart some of ... More About: Links
Disco D?s sad descent
2007-08-07 03:21:00 Adam Matthews of the Village Voice has written what is probably the most in depth feature on Dave “Disc o D” Shayman to date. Matthews outlines a series of events that led up to Shayman eventually taking his own life: As autumn approached, Disco grew profoundly depressed. He had told friends that depression ran in his family. His ... More About: Descent , Disco D
J Dilla?s last days on Frank N Dank?s ?European Vacation?
2007-08-07 03:11:00 Nolan Strong at HipHop-Elements.com has written about J Dilla and Frank N Dank’s new European Vacation dvd (which is in stores now). Frank N Dank talk about Dilla and the footage from Europe that made the cut: “We’ve known Dilla since 1984, before there were beats, rhymes or any of that,” Frank told AllHipHop.com. “That’s what this ... More About: Last Days , Days
Guilty Simpson: ?Expect me to bring it!?
2007-08-07 03:01:00 HipHopDX.com has a new interview with Guilty Simpson and it looks like they’ve been missing out on some dope Detroit Hip Hop from this past decade. The author could brush up on his Detroit Hip Hop a little, having made Guilty seem like a newcomer. The questions, however are on point and let us know ... More About: Expect
Ta?Raach vs. journalists
2007-08-06 03:10:00 No point in over-analyzing this. His words say it all. Read what’s on Ta’Raach’s mind (from his blog): FUCK JOURNALISTS!!! although i appreciate the reportings of the lastest recordings given to the readers curious about what is “hot” in the streets… I am sure plenty of you can appreciate me saying what i am about to say and i mean it from the ... More About: Journalist , Journalists
Producer Alpha-bet is a busy dude (free mixtape!)
2007-08-06 02:47:00 Detroit’s Alpha -bet has amassed some impressive production credits lately. You can hear his work on NBA 2K8, the Speed Channel, MTV, the Discovery Channel, as well as Eminem and D12’s upcoming album. He’s also been nominated as a Detroit Hip Hop producer of the year and has released a free mixtape - The Warm up: ... More About: Audio , Dude , Free
Jaylib, Frank N Dank - ?McNasty Filth? video
2007-08-02 23:19:00 Jaylib (Jay Dee and Madlib) with Frank N Dank - “McNasty Filth”. The first single off of the Jaylib LP (2004). Featuring a cameo appearance by Michael Rapaport. Share on Facebook More About: Video , Jaylib
King Mathers is ?bogus?: Eminem?s publicist
2007-08-01 17:36:00 Is Eminem releasing a new album in 2007? According to Eminem’s Interscope publicist, Dennis Dennehy, the website King Mathers.com is “bogus” and its contents - “…not true”. After all the rumors and speculation, this qualifies as a legitimate source of information for those seeking news about the new Eminem album. Adam Graham confirmed what many suspected and has written ... More About: King Mathers
Royce Da 5?9? on perspective, street cred and youth awareness
2007-08-01 01:00:00 Fresh out of jail, after a 10 month incarceration for a drunk driving related offense, Royce Da 5′9″ is asked by HipHopGame.com about his experiences and the perspective he’s gained. How do you put this whole experience, from the drunk driving arrest to your release, in perspective today? It?s just a learning experience. You have to ... More About: Youth , Street , Awareness , Perspective
Caltroit update from Black Milk
2007-08-01 00:42:00 Black Milk updates us on everything going on in his world in his latest HipHopGame.com journal entry. He covers doing shows in Cali and NY to touring in Europe and his plans on doing a show in Toronto, Canada. Most intriguing is his news on his upcoming Caltroit project with Aftermath’s Bishop Lamont: The status of the Caltroit ... More About: Black Milk , Phat Kat , Black , Update
Eminem?s publishers sueing Apple
2007-07-31 17:33:00 The Detroit News has reported that Eminem ’s publishers and copyrighters, Eight Mile Style LLC and Martin Affiliated LLC (respectively), have filed a complaint against Apple for allowing unauthorized downloads of their music. “Eight Mile and Martin have demanded that Apple cease and desist its reproduction and distribution and Apple has refused,” the complaint alleges. An Apple spokesman ... More About: Publishers , Publisher
Kuniva - ?Bad Intentions? audio
2007-07-31 03:53:00 Kuniva from D12 with - “Bad Intentions”. From his 2007 Runyon Ave mixtape. Share on Facebook More About: Audio , Kuniva , Tent
BR Gunna and the Dramatics - ?Somethin? Good? video
2007-07-30 22:51:00 BR Gunna featuring the Dramatics - “Somethin’ Good (All I Need)” video. Black Milk , Young R.J. and Fat Ray from Dirty District 2 (2004, Barak Entertainment). Directed by Anthony Garth. Shot by Chirstos. Edited by Chris Chynoweth. Share on Facebook More About: Video , The D , Amat
Detroit Hip Hop is Facebook friendly
2007-07-30 22:14:00 Share Detroit HipHop.net content on Facebook . Just look for the Share on Facebook link below each posting. Click on it to add that article to your Facebook account. Share on Facebook More About: Site News , Friendly
Detroit Hip Hop Awards moved to August 13th
2007-07-28 18:53:00 From Detroit HipHop.com: BREAKING NEWS!!!!! With An Unpredictable Increase In Support And Involvement … We Are Pleased To Announce That We Must Set A New Date For The 5th Annual Detroit HipHop Awards . Monday August 13th 2007 Is The New Date!!! The Location is still Plan B in Downtown Detroit. All the voting is complete and the votes have ...
Kid Vishis - The HipHopGame mixtape download
2007-07-27 02:44:00 HipHopGame.com has finally made their Kid Vish is mixtape available for download on their site. You can find the link to the mixtape here. You can preview the track “The Good, The Bad, The Vishis” with June and Royce Da 5′9″ of the M.I.C. by clicking the link. Tracklisting: 1. HipHopGame.com Intro ... More About: Audio , Download , Mixtape
Free Magestik Legend
2007-07-26 18:42:00 Days before he releases his album for free (that’s right, free), Magestik Legend has been featured in Real Detroit. Tom Matich caught up with ML, speaking with him about this album, upcoming projects and joining OneBeLo on the Warped Tour: Magestik says this project is the introduction to his debut solo album, which is nearing completion. ... More About: Free , Ages
Hush presents ?Hush?s House?
2007-07-26 00:00:00 Detroit rap veteran Hush has started a new blog called Hush’s House . Althought he’s branched out into music beyond hip hop and acting, this site is strictly devoted to hip hop. Check it out here. More About: Presents , Ouse , Resent
Just Blaze on Black Milk: ?Underrated? and ??makes some good music?
2007-07-25 23:20:00 Real recognize Real. Just Blaze gives Black Milk respect on his blog in a recent post. Speakin of Popular Demand, go pick up that Black Milk album out now. (Hey kid I?m a computer.. stop all the downloadin! No GI Joe) I had the pleasure of choppin it up and doing some crate digging with dude overseas ... More About: Music , Good
DJ DDT in the Michigan Citizen
2007-07-25 19:18:00 DJ DDT of FM98 WJLB and Runyon Ave is featured in the Michigan Citizen . Biba Adams writes: Now, many years later, DJ DDT is one of Detroit?s best known DJ?s. He is also one of its most dedicated. Known as ?The Go-To Guy?, he earned his nickname because, as a well known and long standing member ...
Frank N Dank - ?Puff Puff Pass? audio
More articles from this author:2007-07-25 17:18:00 Frank N Dank with their first single from their upcoming album FDR - “Puff Puff Pass ”. Produced by Young R.J. The FDR cd will be released this summer along with Frank N Dank and J Dilla’s European Vacation DVD. More About: Audio , Frank 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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