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Justen Flint: His name, his city and his music
2007-07-24 01:33:00
Known as one of Michigan’s other cultural centers, Flint Michigan has no problems producing entertainers. Whether it’s ball players or music artists, Flint has delivered some big names. Looking to earn his hometown further accolades is Justen Flint. The hip hop artist was recently featured in AllHipHop.com’s Breeding Ground column. AHH asks Justen Flint about Flint ...
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J Dilla?s fam talk about the Lupus Project
2007-07-24 01:08:00
J Dill a loyalist Wanja Lange took some time to speak with Dilla’s fam, Uncle Herm and cousin Shon about the J Dilla Project and Lupus awareness. Says Lange, We cannot bring James Yancey back. But what we can and should do is keep his memory alive and most importantly help the victims who now deal with the ...
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Cardi Boys - ?Cardi Boys? audio
2007-07-24 00:22:00
The Cardi Boys with their “Cardi Boys” anthem from the second of their Mixfella series - Cartier Partyfare (Big Fella Records). Produced by Young R.J.
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Underrated: Obie Trice and Royce da 5?9?
2007-07-21 17:52:00
WWW at BallerStatus posts his list of underrated emcees in a new post and this is what he has to say about two Detroit artists. Royce Da 5′9 -? Royce… one of my favorite underrated MCs. One of my favorite MCs, period. Nas digs dude’s skills too. I could tell you what makes him underrated, but ...
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Paradime in the Detroit Free Press and News
2007-07-21 17:45:00
Paradime has features in both the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News this week. Kelley L. Carter gets Dime to talk about the depth offered in Spill at Will. Therapeutic sessions: On several songs, it sounds like Paradime was lying on the couch. “I usually don’t listen to my own stuff after it’s done. Once an album ...
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King Gordy - ?Nightmares? video
2007-07-20 22:30:00
King Gordy - “Nightmares ” video from his 2003 album, The Entity (Web Entertainment).
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Hip Hop Vote: A French documentary on Detroit Hip Hop and politics
2007-07-19 03:09:00
This is French documentary called Hip Hop Vote . It looks at Detroit politics and the influence hip hop has on it (and vice versa). It features commentary and appearances by Kwame Kilpatrick, Khary Kimani Turner, BR Gunna, Slum Village, Baatin, Amp Fiddler and several others. Featuring music from Slum Village and the Black Bottom ...
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Paradime on ?Spill at Will? and Goon Sqwad
2007-07-19 02:56:00
Paradime has a new interview of his published at HipHopSix.com. The interview comes at a time when Dime has released his latest album Spill at Will, but his solo career isn’t the only thing he’s up to. Dime is asked about his involvement in Trick Trick ’s Goon Sqwad project. SiX: For the HipHopSiX readers, breakdown the Goon ...
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Royce Da 5?9? - ?Can?t tell me nothing? audio
2007-07-17 01:08:00
Royce Da 5′9″ will have served his sentence and be a free man on July 18th. To commemorate, he’s released a new track to let you know where his mind is at. Royce Da 5′9″ - “Can’t tell me nothing”
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Kuniva - ?Hard as Mine? audio
2007-07-14 16:06:00
Kuniva of D12 with “Hard as Mine ”. From his 2007 Runyon Ave mixtape.
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V-Stylez, O.C. and Royce Da 5?9? - ?First to Rise? audio
2007-07-13 22:17:00
V-Stylez is back with another offering from his upcoming Masterpiece Theatre. V-Stylez, O.C. and Royce Da 5′9″ - “First to Rise ”. Produced by Big Gov. Scratches by DJ Dez.
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V-Stylez, O.C. and Royce Da 5?9? - ?First to Rise? audio
2007-07-13 22:17:00
V-Stylez is back with another offering from his upcoming Masterpiece Theatre. Vstylez, O.C. and Royce Da 5′9″ - “First to Rise ”. Produced by Big Gov. Scratches by DJ Dez.
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Proof tribute from QD3?s ?Beef IV?
2007-07-13 20:05:00
This is an excerpt from the latest in QD3’s Beef series. Tribute to Proof , from Beef IV. Featuring commentary from 1st Born, Trick Trick, Obie Trice , T3 and several others.
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Njeri Earth - ?Back Against the Wall? audio
2007-07-13 19:52:00
Njeri Earth - “Back Against the Wall ” off of her new album 20-20. Njeri was interviewed by Wu-International.com following the release of her new album. Wu-International: Please explain the title 20-20? Njeri Earth: 20-20 represents my clear vision into the future (possibly the year 2020). What Black people, the Hip Hop community, and the world be ...
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Finale - ?Motor Music? video
2007-07-13 17:54:00
Finale brings us a video for “Motor Music ”. Track Produced by Black Milk . Video directed by Your Brotha brub.
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Royce Da 5?9?, Elzhi and Supastition - ?The Best to do it? audio
2007-07-13 01:48:00
Royce Da 5′9″, Elzhi and Supastition (North Carolina) with “The Best to do it”. Produced by M-Phazes (Australia). Royce and Elzhi did a track called “The Heist” in the late 90’s that’s waiting to be found, dusted off and used as a single for an ill mixtape.
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Slum Village is for the children
2007-07-13 00:30:00
Slum Villa ge graced the Essence Music Festival with their presence this year and drew praise in this overview of the event. On Friday, Slum Village advocated for social responsibility and progressive causes; the drummer’s T-shirt read “Get Money, Teach Kids.” In others SV news, the group was recruited for Guru’s latest in his Jazzmatazz series (Vol. 4) ...
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Tajai of Souls of Mischief is feeling that Black Milk
2007-07-12 19:40:00
So what is Tajai from Souls of Mischief feeling? Preview: What are currently listening to? Tajai: I’m really into Black Milk ’s album. It has those real (Jay-Dee) Dilla beats. I’m liking Rich Boy as well. He’s one of those guys whose music is a lot deeper than it seems. There’s a lot of good stuff out there, ...
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J. Dilla - ?Jay Deelicious: Originals, Remixes, & Rarities? in August
2007-07-12 17:36:00
411mania.com is reporting that Traffic Entertainment will be releasing Dilla’s Jay Deelicious: Origin als, Remi xes , & Rarities in August . Jay Dee, aka J Dilla, emerged as a Hip Hop producer to be reckoned with in 1995 when his name was attached to the first single from The Pharcyde’s eagerly anticipated sophomore album “Labcabincalifornia”. Drop the needle ...
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Denaun Porter on beatmaking, D12, Proof and Dilla
2007-07-11 23:45:00
Two recent Denaun Porter features: here at Allhiphop and here at The Michigan Citizen. Allhiphop asks Porter about his difficult 2006. AllHipHop.com: 2006 was a rough year for Detroit Hiphop. Within two months of each other, both J Dilla and Proof passed away. You worked closely with both of them, how has that affected you ...
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Popular Demand: Jambase?s runner up for album of the month
2007-07-07 17:54:00
Music site Jambase.com has chosen Black Milk ’s Popular Demand as a runner up for their album of the month. Says Chris Pacifico: Curtis Cross (aka Black Milk) loves making beats with his Akai MPC2000 XL so much that he’s holding it on the cover of his much-anticipated debut. Having already worked with and produced the likes of ...
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