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After the passage of his brother, Detroit producer/MC Jay Dee, Illa J (blessed John Yancey) dropped out of Central Michigan University, reserve his inhibitions, and stepped out as an MC and producer. Previously cautious about living up to the genius-level regular established by his elder sibling, Illa J became noticeable …

Given birth to and raised in Detroit around the sounds of the Tribe Called Mission and De La Spirit, Curtis Cross discovered young that he previously a skill for hip-hop, specifically for beats. He spent hours in his cellar — initially with only a inexpensive drum machine and a house …

As opposed to his imposing presence and hard thug posture much like rappers like Bumpy Knuckles or Big Shug, Detroit rhyme-slayer Guilty Simpson 1st achieved exposure on records by eccentric left-field producers like Madlib, Dabrye, Four Tet, and something of his biggest admirers, Detroit’s personal J Dilla. His lyrics and …

Pressed to try harder with a scene filled up with talent, Detroit rapper Finale started his job trading rhymes with famous brands Guilty Simpson and One End up being Lo. After trading tapes and finally meeting local star J Dilla, Finale give up his day work as an motor vehicle …