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The group was formed by three members: rappers Baatin (deceased, 31 July 2009) and T3, plus rapper and producer J Dilla (deceased, 10 February 2006). J Dilla left in 2002 to pursue a solo career with MCA Records. Elzhi joined in his absence, after which Baatin also left due to health complications.

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Marv Won Releases New Album 'I'm Fine, Thanks For Asking' Feat Quelle Chris, Elzhi, F Photo Marv Won Releases New Album 'I'm Fine, Thanks For Asking' Feat Quelle Chris, Elzhi, Freeway & Rapper Big Pooh
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2024

Marv Won is one of Detroit’s rap royalty and a musical alchemist – a street poet laureate entrenched in the battle rap scene, as well as a cinematic world-class producer as capable of channeling Dr. Dre as Donald Goines. ...

Mike Monford to Release 'The Cloth I'm Cut From' in May Photo Mike Monford to Release 'The Cloth I'm Cut From' in May
by Michael Major - February 22, 2024

Mike Monford's The Cloth I'm Cut From is flowing, relaxed, open music, heavy on rhythm, melody and emotion; a microcosm of Detroit's diverse scenes. Surrounded by a large multi-generational ensemble — from seasoned vets like Jaribu Shahid and Pamela Wise, to young MC Napi Devi — Monford features per...

Erykah Badu, The Roots & More to Perform at Smokin Grooves Festival Photo Erykah Badu, The Roots & More to Perform at Smokin Grooves Festival
by Michael Major - November 30, 2021

The full festival lineup is: Erykah Badu, Nas, The Roots, Miguel, Jhené Aiko, The internet, Flying Lotus, Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Smino, Hiatus Kaiyote, Sir, Little Dragon, Toro y Moi, Musiq Soulchild, India.Arie, Macy Gray, Angie Stone, Leela James, Talib Kweli, Roy Ayers, Dead Prez, Slum Vi...

Amsterdam's Les Cooles De Ville Releases 'L.C.D.V.' Photo Amsterdam's Les Cooles De Ville Releases 'L.C.D.V.'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 09, 2019

Les Cooles De Ville is an Amsterdam based alternative hiphop group creating soulful music using elements of jazz, bossa nova and pop. Recording and performing with live instrumentation and a mixture of samples and electronics they bring a unique, international vibe to the musical landscape Quirky co...

Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn Release 'The Lakes' EP Photo Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn Release 'The Lakes' EP
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 22, 2019

Shedding light on Brighton's buzzing music scene, rap/production duo Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunnnow release their highly anticipated EP The Lakes. Accompanying the 7-track project is a vivid music video for the lead single 'Black Water'....

Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn Announce EP with First Single 'Black Water' Photo Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn Announce EP with First Single 'Black Water'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 08, 2019

Shedding light on Brighton's buzzing music scene, rap/production duo Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn return with their new single 'Black Water', the lead track of their eagerly anticipated EP release, 'The Lakes'....

Original Jay Dee Aka J Dilla Sounds Sample Pack Released By Splice, The Music Creatio Photo Original Jay Dee Aka J Dilla Sounds Sample Pack Released By Splice, The Music Creation Platform
by Tori Hartshorn - November 16, 2018

Splice, the music creation platform used by over 2 million musicians, announced the release of “The Fantastic Sounds of Jay Dee,” a collection of sounds cut from the original recordings of Jay Dee aka J Dilla. The sound pack is now available for download via Splice Sounds, the world's leading sample...

City Parks Foundation's SummerStage Can't Miss Hip-Hop and R&B Shows in July Photo City Parks Foundation's SummerStage Can't Miss Hip-Hop and R&B Shows in July
by Tori Hartshorn - June 28, 2018

City Parks Foundation's SummerStage Can't Miss Hip-Hop and R&B Shows in July...

Brandon Bonine Announces Launch of Much Anticipated Debut Album WARRANTED WORRIES Photo Brandon Bonine Announces Launch of Much Anticipated Debut Album WARRANTED WORRIES
by Macon Prickett - May 17, 2018

Singer-songwriter Brandon Bonine announced the release of his upcoming debut album WARRANTED WORRIES for Friday, April 27, 2018. The pop-rock artist's highly anticipated debut album is now available for pre-order on iTunes & Amazon beginning today....

Brandon Bonine Announces Launch of Much Anticipated Debut Album WARRANTED WORRIES Apr Photo Brandon Bonine Announces Launch of Much Anticipated Debut Album WARRANTED WORRIES April 27
by Macon Prickett - April 16, 2018

Singer-songwriter Brandon Bonine announced the release of his upcoming debut album WARRANTED WORRIES for Friday, April 27, 2018. The pop-rock artist's highly anticipated debut album is now available for pre-order on iTunes & Amazon beginning today....

Detroit Legend Amp Fiddler Shares New Single 'Keep Coming' Photo Detroit Legend Amp Fiddler Shares New Single 'Keep Coming'
by Caryn Robbins - November 08, 2017

This Friday Detroit legend Amp Fiddler will release Amp Dog Kinights via fellow Detroit native and house & techno luminary Moodymann's Mahogani Music....

Amp Fiddler Announces New Album ft. Unreleased J Dilla Beats + More
by Caryn Robbins - September 06, 2017

For his fourth studio album, Amp Fiddler returns to fellow Detroit native Moodymann's Mahogani Music for Amp Dog Knights a suite of 13 tracks A&Red and co-curated with the house & techno luminary...












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