#ROC #GOOD #FFOE RT @RocNation: Welcome to the Roc Nation family @BigSean pic.twitter.com/GMbbp1wsXJ — Big Sean (@BigSean) September 12, 2014 Detroit rapper Big Sean has gifted fans with a whole slew of exciting conversation pieces this week, including his sudden signing with Jay Z’s Roc Nation management, and the release of four band-new tracks…
Detroit’s own Eminem has been awarded the Guinness World Record for Most Words in a Hit Single, thanks to his tongue-twisting MMLP2 track “Rap God.” The song itself contains approximately 1,560 words, and in just more than six minutes, Eminem averages roughly 4.28 words-per-second. The song also includes a 15-second clip, during which Slim…
In wake of Detroit superstar Eminem and tour partner Rihanna’s highly-acclaimed Monster Tour, the “rap god” has announced an official partnership with one of Detroit’s most famous organizations – the Detroit Tigers. The Detroit Tigers have played a part in Eminem’s 20+ year career as a symbol of the city of Detroit in general,…
As part of BBC Radio 1’s Fire in the Booth web series, Danny Brown performed a five-minute freestyle for UK DJ, rapper and show host Charlie Sloth. Detroit-native rapper Danny Brown succeeded in showing his improvisational rhyming strength to the cadence of hit tracks, including: Earl Sweatshirt’s “Chum” and Drake’s “0-100,” in addition to UK grime tracks,…
Though alternative hip-hop can break through to mainstream audiences, oftentimes it’s because the musicians have bent, broken, or completely thrown away the “rap rules.” Beyond the golden age of hip-hop and glossy radio rap, many sounds have tested the limits of genre and the patience of listeners: clipping.’s earsplitting sheets of harsh noise, Death Grip’s…
Set in the alleys of the historic North Cass Corridor, the annual Detroit music festival Dally in the Alley will celebrate its 37th year on September 6, with a lineup to be remembered. The volunteer-run Dally in the Alley receives support from the North Cass Community Union, but has without corporate sponsorship for…
Although he hasn’t released any new solo work since last year’s masterful album Old, Detroit rapper Danny Brown’s distinctive voice hasn’t gone quiet by any means. Artists as varied as post-bop trio BADBADNOTGOOD, speed-rap’s roadrunner Busdriver, and maximalist Glasgow producer Rustie have called on Brown’s talents for their own tracks. Jumping on that bandwagon are California five-piece The Neighbourhood,…
In support of Michigan’s famously-independent music community, Michigan Craft Records has organized the independent music event of the summer – Michigan On Mute Fest. The three-day festival (8/29-9/1) will host more than 50 acts from around Michigan, and beyond, at Rocky’s Pub in Riverview, MI, for a display of hip hop, thrash-rock and…
After a two-day takeover of downtown Detroit for back-to-back Monster tour performances at Comerica Park, Eminem has announced the release of his ninth studio album titled, Shady XV. Marking the 15th anniversary of his debut album The Slim Shady LP (certified quadruple platinum), Eminem has marked November 28, 2014 (Black Friday) as the new project’s…
Eminem and Rihanna’s Monster Tour concluded its two-night leg in Detroit with a tribute to the ALSA, by completing the famously popular “Ice Bucket Challenge” Saturday evening. The ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge” has become popular on social media as a means of raising awareness for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The…