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Detroit’s own Big Sean (and his Motor City-native tour DJ and FM98 WJLB house maestro DJ Mo Beatz) appeared on Jimmy Fallon’s last taping of the Tonight Show before a brief Christmas recess, Tuesday, with some help from hip hop giant E-40. Big Sean’s Tonight Show appearance was preceded by guests Jerry Seinfeld…
A slew of Detroit-native acts will hit the Masonic Temple stage on Saturday, December 20, for a Motor City mashup of electronic rhythms and funk resonance. Led by Detroit-area homegrown GRiZ (who famously combines electronic elements and live instrumentation), the sold out “GRiZmas” concert will feature performances by Detroit funk royalty Will Sessions,…
Detroit’s own Dej Loaf will take the stage with R&B royalty Erykah Badu and Milwaukee-native vocalist Tank for a one-night performance at downtown’s famed Fox Theatre, on December 27. After co-signs from the likes of Drake, Royce da 5’9″, Eminem, and countless other industry giants, Dej Loaf has skyrocketed to stardom after releasing…
Motor City-native emcee Detroit Che appeared on BET’s recent 106 & Park segment – The Backroom – where she offered listeners an unforgettable freestyle. After championing the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher during the Hot 16 contest, Detroit Che proved herself as an artist to be recognized. The Hot 16 contest (sponsored…
As a follow-up to the 2008 compilation co-release Ghostly Swim, both Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim cable network and Detroit-area record label Ghostly International have announced the project’s second installment. Ghostly Swim 2 will be available to Ghostly International and Cartoon Network listeners as a free download, much like its first edition, on December 23….
Country-rock legend Garth Brooks has announced two Detroit performances – his first stop in the Motor City since playing the Palace of Auburn Hills in 1996. After an 18-year hiatus, 52-year-old Brooks will return for two back-to-back shows at Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena, on February 27 and 28. As part of the “Garth…
Hip hop’s newest super-duo PRhyme (consisting of legendary producer DJ Premier and Detroit rap icon Royce da 5’9″) participated in an online Q&A Thursday by utilizing Reddit’s popular Ask Me Anything (AMA) forum category. Reddit, an endless forum for any subject under the sun (including countless music categories), provides open discussion and information…
Detroit will enjoy an extraordinary holiday-film experience, as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will provide the live soundtrack for a special screening of Home Alone at Orchestra Hall, on December 17. The performance will be led by Sarah Hicks and feature the unforgettable sounds of John Williams’ Christmastime Home Alone soundtrack, and the hilarity provided on…
The grand architect of funk outfit Parliament-Funkadelic — George Clinton — will visit Detroit’s famed United Sound Systems recording studio in December for a rare meet-and-greet and book-signing opportunity with fans. Clinton’s memoir, “Brothers Be, Yo Like George, Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard on You?,” is a personal recant of nearly six decades…
One of Detroit’s most legendary hip hop personalities and producers — J Dilla — is now an action figure. Conceptualized by Detroit artist Sintex (who has been recently warring with out-of-town mural artists), and designed/sculpted by Korean artist P2PL, the J Dilla figure is more than 7 inches tall and includes a “D”…