Showing posts with label Detroit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Detroit. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

EDWARD ELECKTRO FT. JADE LATHAN & BEVLOVE | SONIC DISRUPTION





Sonic Disruption's release party last was weekend at the Rager Haus and if u couldn’t get your hands on a copy of the CD, worry no more because Eddie has uploaded the entire 12-track project on soundcloud for you.

Detroit got alot of goodness yall!



Thursday, December 18, 2014

PRhyme Time | Official Music Video



In this video Premo and Royce take you back to New York in late 1992 rocking the FILA joints...Classic!

PRhyme Time | Official Music Video

Friday, December 5, 2014

PRhyme (DJ Premier, Royce da 5'9″) Talk Battle Rap, Joe Budden, Jay Electronica + More



http://www.hardknock.tv Exclusive in-depth interview with PRhyme (DJ Premier, Royce da 5'9″). Part 3 starts with Nick Huff Barili talking to Royce about how he changed his perspective on life. "I felt like there was a dark cloud over my head for a long time. So when I was rapping about death, I was just rhyming about things that were imminent.

Stuff that was happening around that time, it was just a dark time for me." Nickel who has been two years sober states "The kind of dark place that I was in, I think lengthy periods of time in that kinda place, you know, I'd end up in one of two places. For me to make it out of that and not have done serious jail time and to still be living is a blessing."

As the conversation moves along, DJ Premier and Royce talk about Hip Hop growing up and expectations for great artists. Royce also talks about a line from PRhyme's song Courtesy, where he says that he wants to step into the Battle Rap ring. Royce and Premo share their thoughts on Joe Budden Vs Hollow Da Don, Fight Klub, what it takes to be a battle rapper, and why most battle rappers don't have successful albums. The interview ends with Premo and Nickel sharing their thoughts on favorite tracks on the upcoming PRhyme album including tracks with Jay Electronica and Common.



Make sure to subscribe to www.youtube.com/hardknocktv for our latest videos, including more from our interview with PRhyme. You can also follow us at www.facebook.com/hardknocktv and @Hardknocktv @NickHuff on twitter.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Mikey Likes It Makes an Ice Cream Flavor for Shady XV



Mikey Likes It Makes an Ice Cream Flavor for Shady XV

Gearing up for the release of Shady Records' SHADYXV Anniversary album, Shady Records teamed up with Mikey Likes It! to create their own special Shady flavor of ice cream.

Special guests Slaughterhouse will be handing out scoops of the exclusive-flavored ice cream at a special eventt at Mikey Likes it! on November 24th from 4-8 PM.

The ice cream crafted by Mikey consists of Detroit made Vernor's Ginger Ale & Sanders classic hot fudge along with a base of imported Michigan grown cherries.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Nas | The Season (Prod. By J Dilla)



Nas | The Season (Prod. By J Dilla)

PRhyme | PRhyme (Official Audio)



Pre-Order PRhyme - Available 12/9! http://smarturl.it/ThePRhymeAlbum


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Friday, November 14, 2014

PRhyme (DJ Premier, Royce da 5'9″) | New Album



Exclusive in-depth interview with DJ Premier and Royce da 5'9″. In part 1, Nick Huff Barili sits down with both artists to talk about the formation of their new group PRhyme, their collaboration album coming out Dec 9th, their creative process, Eminem, Guru, Adrian Younge, and much more. We are just getting started. Make sure to subscribe to www.youtube.com/hardknocktv for our latest videos, including more from our interview with PRhyme next week.

You can also follow us at www.facebook.com/hardknocktv and @Hardknocktv @NickHuff on twitter.



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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Friday, November 7, 2014

Big Sean ft. E-40 | I Don't Fuck With You (Explicit)



Big Sean ft. E-40 - I Don't Fuck With You (Explicit)

"I Don't F**k With You" f. E-40 Available Now



iTunes: http://smarturl.it/iIDFWU?IQid=vevovideo
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/gIDFWU?IQid=vevovideo
Amazon: http://geni.us/aIDFWU
Stream On Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/5oSGfdX...

Download Big Sean's Official Mobile App: http://smarturl.it/bigseanapp?IQid=ve...
Available For iOS & Android Devices

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Dej Loaf Talks Detroit, Father's Murder & Big Break



Up and coming "Try Me" rapper Dej Loaf sat down with VladTV correspondent Jenny Boom Boom and briefly discussed growing up in Detroit, losing her father at a young age and how "Try Me" blew up after a few strokes of bad luck.

Dej reveals that she grew up in a single parent home with her two brothers, raised by their mother after their father was murdered in the projects where they lived at the time. She says she greatly admires her mother who is one of the strongest people she knows and is her number one fan who's always supported her career ambitions.

The Detroit native also spoke of working as a cleaner for Chrysler corporate offices, saying the last straw for her was scrubbing floors with a toothbrush. She then quit that job and began taking music seriously, without making much progress initially. She debated getting back to the job market, but instead recorded "Try Me" and shared it on Soundcloud. The track immediately spread and now has labels bidding for the young star.

Friday, September 5, 2014

Soul x Ne-Yo | "Waving For Love III" | The Final Chapter



"Well then my "Waving For Love" series has come to an end, shot this a few months ago when i was stationed in Arizona for a month. Each time i do a series, i always try to top my last work and i believe that i have done just that with this final installment. Hope you all can relate to this piece in some way & fashion". Soul

Monday, August 25, 2014

Eminem ft. Sia | Guts Over Fear (Audio)



Eminem ft. Sia | Guts Over Fear (Audio)



Available now http://smarturl.it/GutsOverFear
SHADYXV coming 11/24

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Made In Detroit ft. Danny Brown | Made In America



Detroit's decayed industry continues to cast a long shadow, its abandoned buildings at once awe-inspiring and eerie. But in spite of its struggling economy, corrupt politicians, and the city's ongoing water crisis, the Midwestern metropolis is as much characterized and defined by its music. Detroit spawned The White Stripes, raised Eminem, and birthed Insane Clown Posse and horrorcore. It was the home of Motown, Alice Cooper, and Bob Seger, and Madonna grew up in the city's suburbs.

Made In St. Louis ft. Nelly: http://youtu.be/fybH27g8isM



Arguably one of the most vital and exciting artists to emerge from Detroit in recent years is Danny Brown. In this seventh episode of Made In America Danny discusses the mentality of local music fans and artists, and the formative effect the city's had on his own music.

Made In Memphis ft. Project Pat: http://youtu.be/YE14GE-803k

We also delve into the world of Detroit techno via dance legend Kevin Saunderson (of Inner City and one third of the Bellville Three), tracing the genre's lineage through to DJ/producer Carl Craig. Plus we crash post-punk band Protomartyr's basement rehearsal and talk to Derek from Turn to Crime/Awesome Color for an insight into the city's future.

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Apollo Brown | Rhythm Roulette



On this episode of Rhythm Roulette, we travel up to “The D” to meet up with the King of ’97 Cool Edit chopping— Apollo Brown.



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Saturday, July 19, 2014

J Dilla's Equipment To Be Featured At Smithsonian's National Museum Of African American History And Culture

By Dennis Lynch/IBT


Ma Dukes poses with gear used by her son, J Dilla.

The Smithsonian Institution will include two pieces of music equipment owned by revered hip-hop producer James “J Dilla” Yancey in its soon-to-be-finished National Museum of African American History and Culture, or Nmaahc.

Yancey’s Akai MPC3000 sampler and his custom-made Minimoog Voyager will be featured at the new museum. His Voyager was one of the last such machines famed synthesizer builder Robert Moog personally made for an artist.

The announcement about the equipment was made at the annual DC Loves Dilla tribute concert in Washington Thursday. The gear was donated by Yancey’s mother, Maureen Yancey, aka Ma Dukes.



“J Dilla’s body of work is a testament to creativity and innovation, the very elements on which hip-hop was founded,” said Timothy Anne Burnside, a music historian for the Nmaahc. “He was fearlessly dedicated to music, following in the footsteps of many musical greats; as a child. he first danced to James Brown, and like Duke Ellington, he was uncannily versatile. It is in the company of the greats that he belongs.”

Yancey, or Dilla, as he’s commonly known, died in 2006, but he produced a hugely influential body of work until his passing from lupus at age 32. Yancey grew up in Detroit and gained recognition for his production work as a part of Slum Village, a hip-hop trio he formed with two friends. He went on to work with A Tribe Called Quest, Busta Rhymes, The Roots and more. He’s known as one of the most important hip-hop producers ever.

Yancey moved to Los Angeles from Detroit in the early 2000s. His assets were spread between the two cities, and after he became sicker and eventually succumbed to his disease, some of his massive collection of records and demo tapes were lost in the ensuing chaos. Bits and pieces turn up periodically, but this has only added to the late producer’s mystique.

Check out a tape of beats Dilla produced on his beloved MPC3000, which he used until his death:

Monday, July 7, 2014

Eminem's Shady Films Presents: Road to Total Slaughter Ep. 3 of 4: (UNCENSORED)



Episode 4 premieres on FUSE TV this Wednesday, 7/9 @ 12am ET / 11pm CT / 9pm PT. Check your local TV guide listings for more information.

With just eight hours to prepare, the contestants learn who their first round opponent will be. Everyone heads to Slaughter Studios in Brooklyn for the first round of the tournament to earn a spot on the undercard of the Total Slaughter main event on July 12th. In this episode, Aye Verb goes up against Big T, and wildcard entry T Rex battles Detroit's own Marv Won.



Shout @ the contestants:
Arsonal: https://twitter.com/ARSONALDAREBEL
Aye Verb: https://twitter.com/AYEVERB
Big-T: https://twitter.com/BIGTQMB
Cortez: https://twitter.com/CORTEZ_HSP
Daylyt: https://twitter.com/DAYLYT2k
Dizaster: https://twitter.com/MRDIZASTER
Marv Won: https://twitter.com/marvwon
Math Hoffa: https://twitter.com/MATHHOFFA
T-Rex: https://twitter.com/IHATETREX

Monday, June 23, 2014

Eminem's Shady Films Presents: Road to Total Slaughter Ep. 1 of 4: (UNCENSORED)

Eminem's Shady Films Presents: Road to Total Slaughter Ep. 1 of 4: (UNCENSORED)



In Episode 1, eight of the world's best battle rappers check into the "House of Slaughter", along with team mentors Loaded Lux and Murda Mook. It's all fun and games from the outside, but tension rises as the hours tick closer to the first battles of the tournament. Tournament judges Slaughterhouse show up to greet contestants at the house, but when Murda Mook comes in with a surprise wild card entry, it becomes clear that no one is safe in the House of Slaughter. Episode 2 premieres on Fuse Wednesday June 25th at 12am ET|11pm CT| 9pm PT.

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Jit Happens | Detroit Style Dance | STRIFE.TV


Jit Happens | Detroit Style Dance | STRIFE.TV



During the 70's and 80's, there was a style of dance that started in Detroit that never garnered the attention Breakin' and "Funk"­styles received.

Today, the culture is still growing strong.

For more information:
Contacts
Haleem "stringz" Rasul Ar­Rasheed/ Hardcore Detroit®,  Phone: 313.721.3355
Email: Haleemrasul@yahoo.com, www.DetroitJitterbugs.com
www.HardcoreDetroit.com.
  Knight Foundation: Anusha Alikhan

Communications Director
305­908­2677, media@Knightfoundation.org

Friday, May 30, 2014

Universole 2014 Trailer | Detroit, MI | Soul VISION

1st annual House & All Styles Urban Street Dance Event out in Detroit, MI brought to you by Cymatic Soles & HoneyBoom.

House Judges
Meech (O Trip House) - Paris, France
Poseidon (Cymatic Soles) - Detroit, MI
Tonic (Chicago Tribe/Digital Natives) - Chicago, IL

All Style Judges
Bboy Preach (G.C.O.S.) - Detroit, MI
Saadiq (Shelly Crew/G.C.O.S.) - Detroit, MI
Cryzko - Detroit, MI



2014 Winners
1v1 House | Barberik (Chicago Tribe/Digital Natives) - Chicago, IL
7 To Smoke All Styles | Soul (ILL Minded Stylez/G.C.O.S./SBK/Sour Patch) - Detroit, MI

Credits
Directed & Edited: Jade Zuberi
Music: Cloud - Innocence