Detroit’s Marshall Mathers was set to star in this year’s Antoine Fuqua-directed boxing movie Southpaw but dropped out back in 2010 before filming started. The movie was released in July and features this musical contribution from Slim Shady, the song “Phenomenal.” Now we have a video for the track, which features multiple explosions,…
View image | gettyimages.com “Something nobody in the rap world thought was possible” is about to become a reality. According to a feature in Hollywood Reporter, N.W.A — the West Coast hip-hop group who popularized gangsta rap in the late 1980s — will be reuniting for a tour in support of the biopic…
Yes, you read that correctly. On Wednesday, July 1, Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance on Monroe Public Access Cable Television (MPACT)’s monthly program Only in Monroe. He didn’t just show up – he hosted all 41 minutes. After enjoying some seasonal wine with the program’s regular hosts, the late-night funny man…
Detroit’s infamous hip-hop opera 8 Mile will soon enjoy a public screening at one of the film’s most iconic locations – the once glorious Michigan Theatre. On May 30, the former Michigan Theatre (now being utilized as an indoor parking garage) will host a public screening of the 2002 film, which stars Eminem as…
Hometown hero Eminem has contributed a banging verse to Shady Records member Yelawolf’s new track “Best Friend.” The younger rapper opts for mellow crooning over an easygoing beat with a rootsy vibe that emphasizes his Southern origins. His heartfelt reflections gain some much needed edge when Marshall Mathers comes in with an unexpected…
Marshall Mathers is truly masterful with a mic in his hand. From silly, mile-a-minute rhymes to gritty autobiographical stories, the Detroit emcee covers the entire spectrum of a great hip-hop artist. Now fans can get a little more insight straight from the source, via the popular annotation website Genius, formerly known as Rap…
After last week’s surprise documentary release, Eminem has announced another commemorative tip-of-the-hat to his 15-year-old Shady Records label – a career-spanning box set on vinyl. Eminem teased the release via Facebook with a short video, coupled with the simple message, “Thursday.” Post by Eminem. The 10-LP collection includes: The Slim Shady…
It’s been just over fifteen years since Eminem first dropped into our world with his irreverent rhymes and controversial persona. Now, in collaboration with Complex, Detroit’s bad boy of rap is sharing his story and that of his label, Shady Records, which also celebrated its fifteenth anniversary last year. On Not Afraid: The…
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…
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,…