After more than a decade, Eminem’s infamous Detroit rap-group D12 is recording new material – according to longtime Eminem producer Mark Bass. In a feature highlighting Detroit-area recording studios by the Detroit Free Press, Bass admitted to assisting the group with recording new material. Bass’s statements to the press indicate at least three…
ESPN The Magazine has revealed three separate covers for its annual ‘Music Issue’ – all of which feature an athletic superstar joined by a music-industry powerhouse. To the delight of the Motor City, one of the covers features the Detroit Lions’ Calvin Johnson alongside Detroit’s undisputed hip hop champion Eminem. Sitting atop two…
Jamla is the Squad, a project hosted by Statik Selektah, has birthed a collaboration track titled “No Competition,” featuring Talib Kweli, Detroit’s Elzhi and Phonte, which has surfaced before the project’s January 28 official release date. Jamla Squad producer Krysis provides the musical arena for this chorus-less showcase of talent. The track…
Detroit emcee/producer Chuck Inglish (one-half of Midwest rap duo The Cool Kids) has released a record from his highly-anticipated solo album Convertibles featuring Montreal funk-masters Chromeo, titled “Legs.” The funk-driven track features the unmatched synthesizer prowess of Chromeo, plenty of cowbell and disco string sampling. “Legs” could absolutely be classified as a dance…
Detroit emcee Danny Brown recently supplied the voice for an animated character named Jumanji on Fox Animation Domination High-Def’s Lucas Bros. Moving Co. Fox Animation Domination High-Def (ADHD) is an adult-oriented, Saturday night block of cartoon programming, much like Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. Lucas Bros. Moving Company, which began airing early 2014, is…
Detroit emcee/producer Doc Illingsworth has released a snow-inspired instrumental album, titled Flakes. As one-third of the Detroit rap group Detroit CYDI, Illingsworth has logged plenty of hours using production tools. His unique sound is brought to the forefront of this beat collection, as rooted samples, futuristic elements and steady rhythms collide. Track…
Motor City emcee/producer Chuck Inglish announced the reunion of Midwest rap-duo The Cool Kids via Twitter this week, as well as plans for a 2014 album release, titled Shark Week. @thecoolkids – (Shark Week) coming soon. — Chuck Inglish (@Chuckisdope) January 6, 2014 Fans are hopeful that a Shark Week tour coinciding with the…
Attorneys representing the fans of Detroit rap-duo Insane Clown Posse filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI for labeling the group’s following as a “loosely organized hybrid gang.” Assisted by the Detroit office of the American Civil Liberties Union, ICP fans (known as “Juggalos”) argued that the ruling unfairly categorizes…
According to Monday’s reports by Fox 2 News and the Michigan Chronicle: FM 98 WJLB has confirmed on-air hosts Coco and Foolish have been fired from the popular radio morning show Coco, Foolish and Mr. Chase in the Morning. The Chronicle reports that a WJLB representative has admitted the Friday dismissals were due…
Eminem has announced the availability of 200 special-edition, Slim Shady-themed G-Shock watches to be released Tuesday at 2 p.m. (EST) via Eminem.com. According to the Detroit rapper’s Facebook page, approximately 100 have been personally autographed by Eminem. G-Shock’s partnership with Eminem began in 2013, which celebrated the 30th anniversary of Casio’s tactical model,…