Tagged: detroit
Video: Guilty Simpson, “Cali Hills” (Live in Detroit)
Here’s Guilty Simpson in his hometown of Detroit performing “Cali Hills,” a song about working with the late J Dilla, who helped give Simpson his first official release in 2003, and with Madlib, who worked … read more »
Video: Guilty Simpson Stays Inspired in Detroit
Guilty Simpson calls natives of his Detroit hometown “over-worked and under-appreciated,” and it’s clear he’s describing himself too. But keep hope! There’s a positive turn toward the end of the doc when he looks back … read more »
Video: Stretch Money, “I’m Talkin Bout Fresh” (Live in Detroit)
In his uncapped doc, Detroit’s Stretch Money says, “Fresh is simply being you. Fresh starts with being original.” Here, on the record, is his anthem to the state of mind, performed live at The Shelter.
Coming Soon: Guilty Simpson Stays Inspired
There’s something pretty deep when Guilty Simpson says, “Fiction actually determines how real I am.” That’s an insightful statement. In this preview we see hints of how the Detroit rapper stays inspired, how he turns … read more »
Video: Stretch Money’s Detroit
Crane Novacane, the CEO of Stretch Money’s record label, threatens to steal the show when he quiets the room and steps in front of the piano. But no—Stretch is the star here, and the boss … read more »
Coming Soon: Stretch Money’s Detroit
Detroit’s Stretch Money says his friends call him “Mr. Money Now,” which is a fine nickname, if a slight step down from one of the best monikers in hip-hop. Here’s a taste of his upcoming … read more »
Video: Danny Brown’s Detroit State of Mind
Danny Brown takes us to his childhood Detroit home, bringing back mixed nostalgic feelings: “I went to jail on this block, I got beat up on this block, I met girls on this block.” Brown … read more »
Coming Soon: Danny Brown’s Detroit State of Mind
The magic of Danny Brown’s music is the balance between comedy and something totally sinister. Here he calls that approach “crackin’ but factin’”—cracking jokes but telling the truth, a sort of smile-so-I-don’t-cry approach to living … read more »
Atlanta and Detroit uncapped MP3s: Danny Brown, CyHi the Prynce, Pill and More
Every Monday we’re sharing exclusive tracks from uncapped LIVE artists. This week brings selections from Atlanta and Detroit, with songs by Sean Falyon, CyHi the Prynce, Pill, Danny Brown and Stretch Money. Download: Atlanta and … read more »
Dopehead’s Plaid Palm Trees Mixtape
As a general in Danny Brown’s Bruiser Brigade, Dopehead’s rap style bears more than a slight similarity to his fellow Detroit emcee. Both are straight spitters in the sense that you can almost hear the … read more »
