Electric Forest Festival will return to Michigan’s Double JJ Ranch campgrounds June 25th-28th for its fifth year of big production, big crowds and a massive 2015 lineup. Michigan’s premiere camping music festival brings together fans of all genres to bask in four days of music and arts celebration. The Sherwood Forest’s seven…
DeJ Loaf knows something about hip-hop anthems. “Try Me” dominated radio waves late last summer with its infectious beat and the emcee’s undeniable charisma. She was also chosen as the face of Eminem’s “Detroit Vs. Everybody” cypher and provided the hook in her usual sing-song fashion. As is to be expected, everyone wants…
Listen up Bruisers… According to a recent post on his official Facebook page, Danny Brown is soliciting an exciting offer for one lucky Detroit-area fan. The 33-year-old rapper is actively looking for a Metro Detroit resident, who is a fan of his work, to appear in an upcoming documentary. The posting asks…
Continuing his streak of non-solo, non-album-related projects — which will soon include a children’s book — Detroit emcee Danny Brown has brought his unmistakable voice to network television. Last night’s premiere of the new ABC sitcom Fresh Off the Boat featured Brown rapping the theme song. The show is based on the memoirs of chef Eddie Huang,…
With dirty snow and below freezing temperatures, Detroit doesn’t have the most enticing winter landscape. Brave the cold for these shows and they won’t disappoint. ________________________________________________________________________ 2/6 Protomartyr, Double Winter @ The MOCAD MOCAD will host its winter opening with a public preview of their galleries from 7-9pm, followed by performances…
Following on the success of last summer’s album CHURCH, Detroit rap act Passalacqua are preparing to embark on their first full-scale national tour. The duo of Blaksmith (Brent Smith) and Mister (Bryan Lackner) will join Height Keech and Eze Jackson for the inaugural North American edition of the Rap Round Robin. This annual tradition,…
Sean Michael Leonard Anderson, better known as the Detroit-raised G.O.O.D. Music affiliate Big Sean, has released a new song featuring Drake and an uncredited Kanye West. “Blessings,” off his upcoming record Dark Sky Paradise, is a bona fide banger and offers a promising look at the rapper’s third studio album. Warbling synths and…
In an attempt to create a usable beat on-the-fly, Bruiser Brigade beat-maker Skywlkr has become the second Detroit-native to appear on Mass Appeal’s production showcase – “Rhythm Roulette.” “Rhythm Roulette,” a web series developed by Nas’ Mass Appeal label, features producers organically creating beats from randomly-selected works. (Musicians are blindfolded during their selection…
As winter storms loomed over much of the Northeast last night, Detroit rapper Big Sean took to social media and shared a cryptic image of black clouds with the words “DARK SKY PARADISE” superimposed over them. Earlier that day, the G.O.O.D. Music artist tweeted “done,” likely referring to finishing his third record. Other individuals who…
Finally (and without warning), Eminem has released a visual accompaniment to his star-studded Detroit anthem “Detroit Vs. Everybody.” The black-and-white video features appearances by hometown contributors Eminem, Royce da 5’9″, Dej Loaf, Danny Brown, Big Sean and Trick Trick, and takes viewers on a cut-scene tour of the Motor City. At six-minutes long,…