Contact Nolan via his Twitter @NOLANTHANINJA
27.12.10
6.12.10
Detroit's Very Own:: Q of TGL first single from his solo tape entitled JUICE
Q from The Tru Great Lakers is working on a solo tape, fck with his first single "Deebo Status" ft. Manny B heard this one a few months back at the #RedCupAnniversarySession. Fcking w/ it, We$tside.
26.11.10
Detroit's Very Own:: Cold Men Young "Walking Away"
Detroit’s newest spokes group is poised to stake their claim in this new hip hop landscape; and like their late namesake
(former Detroit Mayor Coleman Young) they plan to breathe new life into the tough city where they mastered their art.
The emcee collective’s four members, (Mic Write, Blak Smith, Phenom, and Kopelli) were brought together by mutual respect of each other’s mastery of their lyrical craft while frequenting Detroit’s burgeoning open mic circuit over the years. Their debut project Champagne Nights/Red Stripe Budget has recently been crowned by Hip Hop Tastemakers.
22.11.10
Detroit's Very Own:: Big Sean ft. Mike Posner x Clinton Sparks "Ambiguous Girl" [Video]
Finally got a chance to sit down & blog this;
Love these two artists, been growing with their careers for a while now. It was only right for them to do a track together on #ffvol3. Check out Mike P & Big Sean's Premiere video for Ambiguous Girl, their single on Finally Famous volIII I miss their collaboration!! I`m seriously hoping for another tape, or two.
21.11.10
Detroit's Very Own:: The Go In Series #3!! Video+Audio [Better Late Than Never]
@theeZiloomanati (Zeloopers of Verbal Vomit Ent.),@TradeVee, Don- G, & @MicBreeze. Brought To You By @Reason313 & Reason313TV
Part III, check out Detroit's Very Own label of Lyrics & Couture for Parts I & II
Blah.
there's this poem i wrote a loong time ago entitled "Abused" & i re-write it every so often, each time, i find a new meaning. i find times like this priceles, getting lost in your own writing & finding yourself again, finding more of yourself in fact. it's ironic that by revisiting pain you can not only analize it, but re-define it.
15.11.10
Detroit's Very Own:: Exclusive Footage!! Freshman Clothing 1 Year Anniversary - #theKICKBACK
Footage of the entire night via @Reason313 & Reason313TV @ YouTube.com
Freshman Clothing Celebrated its 1st Year of Business with its supporters this past Saturday at the Graffiti Warehouse in Detroit, MI. I was in attendance & it was mos def a insane event & one crazy night!
Here's exclusive footage of some of the performances & the Freshman Family.
visit http://www.FreshmanClothing.com/ for more info on Freshman Clothing Co.
or visit their Twitter @FreshmanDetroit
Detroit's Very Own:: Freshman Clothing 1 Year Anniversary x V.V.E Artist Nolan The Ninja [Exclusive Footage]
This past saturday I attenended Freshman Clothing's 1 Year aniversary event entitled The KickBack at the Graffiti Warehouse in Detroit, MI. There were many performances that night but here's one of my favorite Nolan The Ninja, you've seen him here before but i`ve got footage of him performing the first single from his mixtape #NinjaTown , Coming Soon (Note the Freshman Clothing Co. crewneck he's sporting as well). Check it out if you didnt make it to see him live.
-Contact Nolan via his Twitter @NolanTheNinja-
Footage courtesy of @Reason313
for more info on Freshman Clothing Co. visit their site http://www.freshmanclothing.com/
or contact one of the Owners via their Twitter @FreshmanDetroit
for more info on Freshman Clothing Co. visit their site http://www.freshmanclothing.com/
or contact one of the Owners via their Twitter @FreshmanDetroit
28.10.10
The Air Up There Sheefy McFly x BCK x Pac Div 10.30.10
$15bucks.
Local&MajorArtists.
Sneakers.
Chicks.
Etc.
Show Your Ass At Bob's Classic Kicks,
Saturday Night, 10pm-2am Ladies FREE Before 10..etc.
Google the location. ; )
25.10.10
Detroit's Very Own:: JFin x TAYLORMADEVV Presents "This Is For Us" [Video]
The debut video for JFin's "This Is For Us" from INFINIVISION,
coming soon.
-Contact JFIN via his twitter @FINISKING-
or
his bandcamp
24.10.10
Sex 101
No afterschool special ho's... Real people, real situations, & honest opinions.
Simple.
Contact @Dopee_kidd via her Twitter
or view her other videos at
20.10.10
18.10.10
A Little Something I Just Caught Wind Of..[Detroit's Very Own:: Clear Soul Forces; Departure the EP]
So, I just caught wind of the EP (released 10.07.10) BUT i've been following these MC's for a while now after seeing an after party performance with another group of similar MC's (Cold Men Young) where I was taken a back, they are a true representation of what is still left of classic hip-hop here in Detroit. I've GOT to get more info on the entire group but, I thought i'd honor them with a post since i'm fcking with their EP so heavy, it's only right. it's clear that they've been around a while, i've been seeing their names on the circuit alot as well, but they're FAR from mainstream or even your typical weed-smoking, 'dope' snapback/camo shorts wearing, MCs or even rapping abouit that typical shit.
I respect that.
Thanks for the substance!
15.10.10
Eh, I Felt Like Sharing
I figured i'd actually write to my readers again, since this will only be my third time (i'm usually posting & leaving) & tell you all a bit more about me. : )
first of all, I have this unusual & unwavering love for anything that is culture. the human race never ceases to amaze me. All the more reason why i'm seeking a career in the art of what you not-so-awesome beings choose to wear everyday & the psychology of it all. Yes, i'm going to be a real-life Fashion Designer. Not a model/singer/actress/graphic designer/dancer/, / ,/ (all that stuff's great) BUT my passion lies in business & culture, & the only thing that embodies those two with my third love, ART,is none other than Fashion.
ANYWAY, if it hasnt been established, I feel the same way about music. as in, when i hear something incredibly INSANE I know immediately, & so do others. It's like this mode, that maybe everyone has but I haven't noticed because im usually to engrossed in what I'm hearing that makes everything else nonexistent. . I have no idea but its one of the best feelings ever, when you can feel what you're hearing in your soul everything on your mind goes away.
There's this very unattractive face I make when something's ill, & the vibe is perfect, there just aren't any words.
if someone can give me that at a live show & i've never heard of them before, they've got my respect.
Lyrics are some of the most powerful things that we have as humans, because they're words we speak into the lives of others. these words are spoken to their situations, exact emotions, & experiences. I'm not a musician, nor a lyricist, or rapper, but my connection to those who are and what they give me is real.
no need for justification.
okay so, this post was completely & utterly pointless BUT, someone'll love it. ; )
"put your pen to the paper & write." ; it's the little things.
13.10.10
Detroit's Very Own:: Latest from Chavis Chandler "The Winner Pt. II"
So here's some footage of Winner Pt. I performed at Red Cup #2 if you had no idea about the buzz this MC has, take a look.
In the meantime, check out the WinnerPart II
-Contact Chavis via his Twitter @CHAVISCHANDLER-
Detroit's Very Own:: JFin - "Is This What It's Like To Be Famous?" (INFINIVISION the EP coming soon)
You may remember this JFin's Mini-EP entitled PaidProgramming earlier this year or seen a high energy set at an event somewhere in the city but here's more audio just in case.
The latest from INFINIVISION;
Is This What Its Like To Be Famous
-Contact JFin via Twitter @FINISKING-
11.10.10
Detroit's Very Own:: Go In Part II Reason ft. Nolan the Ninja, Merlie Merle & Chavis Chandler [Prod. Kajmir Royale]
Go In Part II, the preview vid leaked here a few weeks ago, but the audio is now here for you to check out. the track is the second release of many from Reason's "Cypher Drops" series via http://goinmusic.blogspot.com/
Download it here.
6.10.10
Detroit's Very Own:: Latest Drop from Chavis Chandler "Seasons" (Prod. J. Woods)
The lastest from Detroit's Very Own Chavis Chandler of Verbal Vomit Entertainment entitled "Seasons" a relaxed joint about the different changes males faces when dealing w/ all different types of females, hence the title, Seasons. Im fcking w/ it. Download it here. Breath of Fresh Air (Chandler's third project) set to drop very soon. You'll find it here as well.
Contact @CHAVISCHANDLER & J. Woods (@HardWoodKnox) via Twitter
5.10.10
Detroit's Very Own:: Detroit B o m b s BEANIES!!
I`ve been waiting on these, & they`re finally here, well, almost. These very special releases (1 of 3 epic first drops before the official launch) have a special place in my heart via this awesome company launching later this Fall. I`ll def be coping.
Contact @Keem_Tut or @iSeeBlueMoons via Twitter for more info.
Much Love, & Zoo.
Taste This: Go In Part II - Reason ft. Nolan The Ninja, Chavis Chandler, & Merlie Merle
You may remember the joint "Go In" - Reason ft. Nolan The Ninja, Ty-Chucky, & Phil Fresh. That was Part I of the series "Cypher Drops", the name says it all.. this is Part II ft. Nolan The Ninja, Merlie Merle, & Chavis Chandler. I fck w/ this group of Detroit MC's heavy , i`ve had the pleasure of seeing most of them live & I can def say that they`re true artists equipped w/ bars & a true love for the craft.
Check the sneek peek vid out, the actual joint will be posted here very soon as well.
@NolanTheNINJA @thePhillionaire @CHAVISCHANDLER @Burn1_Merle
Much love.
if you didn't catch the first joint "Go In Part I" get it here.
20.9.10
17.9.10
Cudder Speaks..
" I'm maturing. A boy crumbles from stress, a man can take some punches. And I've been getting sucker-punched for a long time. Life's been beating the shit out of me, mentally and physically. But life is one big fucking joke, so I'm laughing inside. "-Kid Cudi
Kid Cudi Speaks on the assumed 'beef' w/ rapper Wale, Mr. Rager, his cocaine use, & his child Vada. He also speaks on his new thoughts on life, his fans, & his up & coming album. i Respect it.
Read the full interview HERE.
12.9.10
8.9.10
Detroit's Very Own:: Thesaurus' Latest "Beneficial Weekend"
The latest from my favorite's Thesaurus, look out for them this weekend at the Scootie McBlock Party
-Contact them via their twitter @WheresThesaurus-
5.9.10
Detroit's Very Own:: SNAPBACKS via Freshman Detroit! [Coming Soon]
Detroit's Very Own Clothing Company Freshman Detroit Est. Summer '08, brings Detroit its Very Own Snapback, for all who believe in being Fresh or Nothing at All (a version of their motto). Freshman Detroit has added some pretty epic pieces to their fall line, check them out at http://freshmanclothing.com/ or
-Contact Phil or Eric via their twitter @FreshmanDetroit-
they're all about bringing their city to life through fashion, music, & art therefore, they're pretty dope individuals in my opinion. Go fck w/ their place of business..
Freshman Clothing Co. 204 E. Grand River Detroit, MI
SHOP NOW
2.9.10
Detroit's Very Own:: [Editorial] Big Sean Finally Famous Vol III BIG Mixtape
Sean finally releases the project we've all been waiting for & well, it was worth the wait!
The project was indeed tardy but i believe for good reasoning. Each track is QUALITY, i'm not disappointed in the least, this is in my opinion, Sean's best tape yet. He's definately not the same Sean we saw on previous tapes but he's changed for the better lyrically, & creativity wise despite what some may have to say about his attitude or loyalty. Not only is every track quality BUT he didnt just slap the pre-released tracks on to the tape (i.e Bull$#!@ing, Made, & High Rise) each pre-drop was re-laid right down to the production. Sean said he was working...he was indeed.
" Tell a bitch to tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a hoe...
" Michigan`s here.
Sean addresses everything on this tape, from fans questioning his loyalty, to his new found attitude towards the game
& Detroit`s position in it. My favorite tracks (Ambiguous Girl, Memories & Almost Wrote You A Love Song (Prod. Detroit'`s Very Own KeY Wane), Home Town, & Final Hour).
& Detroit`s position in it. My favorite tracks (Ambiguous Girl, Memories & Almost Wrote You A Love Song (Prod. Detroit'`s Very Own KeY Wane), Home Town, & Final Hour).
I fck with this tape heavy because We're Finally Famous.. Detroit, Michigan is.. officially. & this tape says that, Album Quality tracks on a Mixtape! from an Artist hailing from Detroit on the same tracks as Artists (Tyga, Dom Kennedy, Chip The Ripper, SAYITAINTTONE, Chiddy, Chuck Inglish, Curren$y, Mike Posner, Clinton Sparks, Bun B, Asher Roth, &KanYE West..& More, shit is definately CRAZY) who came out of the same backgrounds who are now also FINALLY Famous & it was all recorded RIGHT HERE in the city at Capitol Park Studios ...Art credit goes to @TommeyWalker of Detroit, Photo Credit goes to @DanteMarshall of Detroit, & Lead Engineer goes to @CashMeFF of Detroit Production from the Olympicks, KeY Wane, & Clinton Sparks of Detroit, Chuck Inglish of Mchigan! Enough Said.
If you`re still in doubt you must be out here smoking something other than whatever weed we`re all on these days.
29.8.10
Detroit's Very Own:: JFin Presents the Mini-EP PaidProgramming. (8.24.10)
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| Make sure you cop the Mini EP PaidProgrammin.g via JFin's Bandcamp Download. |
The latest Single, released before the drop of Paid Programming
try this one & i'm sure you'll fuck w/ the mini EP just as heavy.
Just because i'm tardy doesn't mean you shouldn't get familiar. Go cop that, & dont forget to fuck w/
JFin's next project, the full EP INFINIVISION (9.24.10)
-Contact JFin via his twitter @FINISKING-
24.8.10
TOO MUCH TALENT (8.22.10) (via FTLOMblog) [Photos]
"
A showcase of some of Michigan's up and coming artists presend by A Dubb of Finally Famous. The event, which was held at Rendezvous (Grand Central Lounge). "--Dave Doe(FTLOMblog)
Detroit's Very Own: Ron Dance, Buzz Burrus, RoSpit, JFin, YunG GooD, Lord & Taylor (EarllyMac & Sayittaintone), & P8tience were among the MI performances that night. The photos are of the artists' performances & other attendees.
Networking, good music, good people, positive vibes. #GoodShit
Check it out here
-Contact Dave Doe via Twitter-
@Dave_Doe
@ForTheLoveofMI
18.8.10
Photography By Chris Pierre (Detroit's Very Own) (via chrispierrephotox's blog)
These are my favorite shots from some of Chris Pierre's most recent shoots. I think his work is extraordinary and we're the same age! His concepts are ground-breaking, he definately has a future in photography (& maybe fashion as well!) i`m excited to just have met him in a fashion illustration class a few days ago.
check out his blog http://chrispierrephotox.wordpress.com/
for more avant garde photos, videos, & other artistic blurbs.
17.8.10
G.O.O.D Ass Mixtape (8.16.10)
Mr. West, Perajok, & G.O.O.D Music bring you 31 tracks of pure quality. Fck w/ it. Nuff Said.
16.8.10
Detroit's Very Own:: NolanTheNINJA & Merle "Phat Tracks" -Latest Drop
Latest from Nolan the Ninja & Merle Chip Tha Ripper's "Fat Raps"....Check It Out. Download.
-Contact @NolanTheNINJA via Twitter-
13.8.10
FF vol III Mixtape Release Party #ondeck
This Saturday... Sean comes home for the much anticipated Realease of FF vol III Mixtape..(via YouTube bseandon)
Sat. Aug 14th 2010
@
Flat 151
151 Congress ( http://www.flat151.com/photos/EventDi...
Detroit, MI 48226
9pm-2am
Sounds by: Dj LimeLightz
Hosted by: Rosa Acosta
More Info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid...
Diamonds Are Forever
We all remember the grill phase right? Well it seems Ye is bringing it back, w/ class though I must add. His new (diamond encrusted to be exact) addition runs along the bottom row of his teeth.
12.8.10
Detroit's Very Own:: Latest Drop from EVRYDYJay "Victory Lap" (8.10.10)
Here's the latest drop from EVRYDYJay, an artist w/ some of the most potential i've seen from a MI in a while. He's also a part of the up & coming MI label hailing from none other than Detroit, Creative Minds Corp. (CMC) the track speaks for itself, Download it here.
-Contact @EVRYDYJay via twitter-
10.8.10
It's finally here, the Pantone Fall 2010 Color Report. In case you're wondering, Pantone gathers the who's WHO in fashion (in their opinion) for the year & they choose what the IT colors are for each season, of each year & these colors are used in everything from runways clothing, ready-to-wear, cars, and even home decor...its THAT big. They even lay out new semi-official "Fashion Color Rules" these are the guidlines for designers & stylists worldwide, Keep up w/ this.. Fall Color Report 2010
FF vol III FINALLY Here, Sort of..
Here it is, we FINALLY have proof of Detroit's Own Big Sean (of G.O.O.D Music & Finally Famous) third Debut Mixtape Finally Famous vol 3 soon to drop before the album's release (Sept1410) hopefully..anyone who Knows Sean's Music, Knows We've Been Waiting, a while.
9.8.10
Detroit's Very Own:: Thesaurus' Latest Drop "On Time"
"On Time" is right, Thesaurus, a group consisting of two producers and two artists (@HardWoodKnox @CMC_BNix @CMC_PhilPhenom @CMC_Classick) hailing straight from none other than Detroit coining the phrase "That's HARD!"are members of the collective label Creative Minds Corporation, hence the "CMC" has been making drops consistantly since Summer 2010 started. Check out Detroit'sVeryOwn Thesaurus & their new single "On Time" download it here.
-Contact Thesaurus via twitter @WheresThesaurus-
Detroit's Very Own:: Nolan The Ninja (Freshman Freestyle)
I met Nolan a few weeks ago @FreshmanDetroit (a clothing company ran in Downtown Detroit's Harmony Park) & he's one of the most chill & humble rappers i've ever met. ANYWAY check out this freestyle, the bars speak for themselves.. I'm sure you'll fck with it as much as I did.
-Contact him @NolanTheNINJA via twitter-
3.8.10
Wale - MORE About Nothing 8.3.10
what we've all, well I'VE been waiting for, one of my faverite artists drops a much anticipated sequel to his 2008 release the Mixtape About Nothing. Sampling Seinfield, he combines his lyrical ability along w/ many others to bring us all what im sure is nothing less than quality. Download.
22.7.10
I Have GOT To Fix This Thing Up. .#hiatus
L Y R I C S & C O U T U R E
Will Be Under Contruction Until Further Notice . . Check Back In A Bit.
Red Cup Chronicles:: Chuck Good & The Red Cup Life Blog
"That Shit I Write My Anthems To. ." The highly anticipated EP Red Cup Chronicles from "The Session Man", or @mrredcuplife [Chuck Good] is finally here! Starting with four successful Red Cup Sessions & countless drops under his belt, the EP was released July 16th followed by a release weekend, Sheefy McFly's Dope Ass Show & #TeamDarkSide Pool Party Included. Excuse my tardiness. . BUT just because I'm late doesn't mean you shouldn't get familiar.
Away - Latest Single 19.7.10
This Place We Call Home, Detroit & Its Culture, & Seeing It All Evolve
Hello All,
I know i've been MIA for some time now, researching, interning, & plain goofing off & enjoying my Summer as we all should. But i felt the need to take the time out to address thoughts that have constantly been burning in my mind. I absolutely love my city & the culture it engulfs. In the past year & a half i'll say, i've been influenced, inspired, & amazed by the culture, creativity, & productivity of people my age & slightly older. I am 16 & over this time period i've discovered that my generation has NOW, & we aren't taking it for granted. From the music scene, to fashion, to photography, the media & journalism--we're here.
Being apart of it all makes me feel alive, I really mean that I could never just go back to being a 'normal' teen, WHY? when I have the ability to do so much more than the movies or river walk on the weekends. When I have the resources at my fingertips to be something more, NOW, not later, not when Im older, NOW. I was never normal but geesh, I hated only knowing other kids who'd look at me funny if I explained to them my future plans or that I paint in my free time & like indie movies & art galleries. Being surrounded by other people you can relate to & talk to on several occasions about your passions is a blessing.
The most exciting part is that the crowd (I recently learned we're grouped as the 'hipster' crowd : /--hate how society labels things that are different, lol at them being the same.) I associate myself with has no problem prevailing in their passion, no matter what it is, no one is afraid to make their own lane. We've all come a long way, all of us have changed somehow, some for the better, & gaining local fame or recognition has changed some of us for the worst unfortunately. But all in all, Im just glad there is so much unity in this new melting pot of culture I call my home. We've made our own lane as we took a detour from the mainstream. Great shit, seeing as the city is in great turmoil, we are the last hope, it's understood. We're just kids, going for our dreams, not following trends, we make our own, & instead of selling drugs or earning 'street cred', our main focus is above, young people with positive focus, jet setting & such. It's an ever-evolving culture, This is what I live for.
17.6.10
W.R.O.N.G Package Buzz Burrus x Chuck Good
Released Wednesday, the two collaborate to present a pretty freshhh package; this isn't the first or last you'll hear from them. If you've never fcked w/ these artists before, you'll want to know more after this listen. #Support it & show up to the #REDCUPSUMMERSESSION (these tracks to be performed there!)W.R.O.N.G Package D o w n l o a d.
10.6.10
W i l l o w
Willow Smith on the Red Carpet of her brother JaydenSmith's new film Karate Kid. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!! From the Leopard on Cheetah Print to the Harrem Pants & Vintage Combats, Its far from Darling, this is FEARLESS style at a young age, I wish I could've expressed my style and creativity when I was younger.
RED CUP S u m m e r Session
It's Here Once Again...Back By Popular Demand I Might Add. One Of The Most Influential & Innovative Events/Concepts To Hit Michigan's Underground Music Scene In a While & It All Started With a Dream & a 16 year-old Rapper Named Chuck. Want The Full Story? Well You'll Have To Be Attendance, They Don't Disappoint. We're All Just Young People With Huge Dreams To Get Out & It's Been a Long Time Coming..Summer '10 Is Def The Beginning For a Lot Of Us, This Will Be the Event To Kick It Off. Be There or You Lost..Simple. 31.5.10
The Kids Are B A C K
The COOL Kids Are Back With Their Latest Leak.. Freak City (Tacklebox) Hosted By illroots; Enjoy Folks
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