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Detroit’s hip hop street-giant Boldy James has unveiled a new visual piece complementing “What’s the Word,” a track from his Alchemist-produced My 1st Chemistry Set album released in October. “What’s the Word,” directed by Detroit’s own Gerard Victor (Dusty McFly, Royce da 5’9″, Elzhi, Black Milk, Ro Spit, Fabolous…) is a sleek…
After a 66-42 vote on Thursday, the Michigan House of Representatives approved House Bill 5108 which could legalize ticket scalping statewide. Ticket scalping (reselling an event ticket for more than face value) has remained a misdemeanor punishable by 90 days in jail, or a $500 fine, in Michigan since 1931. Laws regarding the resale…
Detroit hip hop breakthrough Danny Brown recently conducted an interview with Zane Lowe from BBC’s Radio 1, during which he hinted at the concept of his next project – an album inspired by the films of director Stanley Kubrick. The ten-minute interview covers several topics, including: Michigan weather, Blender Magazine, DJ Assault…
Young Punk, a three-piece experimental rock-trio from Detroit, has released their sophomore EP titled Movin’ On Up and are celebrating their album release Friday (2/28), at New Dodge Lounge, in Hamtramck. Stephen Stewart and Nick Van Huis, accompanied by seemingly rotating vocalists, make up the ambient-rock group which has become synonymous with flanged…
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has been known to play many of the film industry’s most beloved soundtracks during special events, but this summer Orchestra Hall will receive the true Hollywood treatment. The DSO has announced that on Saturday, June 14, legendary composer John Williams and film’s ultimate director Steven Spielberg will attend a one-night-only…
Eminem’s Shady Records mourns the loss of one of its pioneering artists this week. Curtis Jackson, more famously known as 50 Cent, has announced his departure from Shady, as well as Interscope Records and Aftermath Entertainment in order to join Capitol Records’ independent Caroline label. 50 Cent and his G-Unit imprint’s departure comes…
As part of this month’s ongoing celebration of the life of Detroit producer James “J Dilla” Yancey, Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest has released a visual accompaniment to his DJ Rasta Root-produced track “#dear Dilla.” The track is expected to be included on Phife’s upcoming solo-album MUTTYMorphosis, but has been released early…
Detroit’s own “Godfather of Shock Rock” has announced the release of a documentary about his life. The Eagle Rock Entertainment film, titled Super Duper Alice Cooper, documents the rise of Cooper’s fame, his descent into alcoholism and the longevity of his 50-year career in rock-n’-roll. The film is scheduled to be unveiled at…
The Adult Contemporary artist lofts at 1217 Griswold in Capitol Park have been deemed unlivable. (Legally.) Dan Gilbert’s Bedrock Real Estate Services purchased the art house and legendary techno venue in October, but this month brought some bad news. Due to multiple violations of city building codes, residents would be asked to leave…
Detroit’s own Ted Nugent (otherwise known as “The Motor City Madman”) recently hit the campaign trail alongside Texas Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott with some choice words regarding his hometown, President Obama and former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm. Nugent, who recently took-up residence in Texas, has been a famously-outspoken advocate for the Republican…