Puff Daddy | Big Homie feat. Rick Ross, French Montana

Usually I am to too into 'street' anthems like this, but the beat is kill 'em with that sample. Diddy already let go of some behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot but this is the first look at the track as a whole. The new album titled Money Making Mitch is coming soon. Download the single on iTunes Here.

NEW: "Fast Life" by Asher Roth [Music Video]

Asher Roth releases this single off his upcoming album 'Retro Hash' dropping 4/22... which I really don't understand considering the album references 'Hash' and Asher isn't taking advantage of dropping it on 4/20.

The video shows Asher asking people to grab a message out of his mysterious box. What does the message say? You have to watch to find out...

NEW: MidWest Rico - F*cking Mind (feat Timo & Supa Kaine) by DJ Dre Scoop

MidWest Rico brings us his newest track and we love the vibe! Featuring Timo & Supa Kaine, this track has got swag, lyrics and a dope beat. Love the creativity and delivery. This track is certainly worth a listen and download.

NEW: "Thinking About You (Original)" by Exhale [Audio Preview]

Exhale gives us a little taste of what he's been working on for the summer. This new deep house teaser has quote, "deep and sexy vibes with a classic twist for easy listening in warm weather."

Dope! Can't wait to hear the final version.

Who's at SXSW?

With only 3 days remaining at SXSW we want to hear your stories! Let us know if you went and everything that went down. Comment!

NEW: "Coast is Clear" by Skrillex ft. Chance the Rapper [Audio]

Check out "Coast Is Clear" by Skrillex featuring Chicago's own Chance The Rapper. I like this collaboration; the sonics of both beat and voice match well ... sort of Outkast-like. Listen and let us know what you think in the comment department.

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NEW: "The Ill Sh​it" by Nolan The Ninja [Album Stream]

One of Michigan Made Music's #MMM favorites Nolan the Ninja just released his new album, "The Ill Shit." This shit is ill! Nolan always brings his A game to the mic and he definitely doesn't disappoint with this joint.

Via Nolan, "After months of preparation, I'm proud to announce that my new album ‪#‎TheIllShit‬ is now available for the masses to hear. You can stream & download it on my Bandcamp & SoundCloud page or you can pick up a FREE hard-copy at Dse Detroit (202 E. Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48226). The album features guest appearances by MarvWon, Noveliss of Clear Soul Forces, Chavis Chandler & more. With that said, open up your ears to some ill sh-t!"

Released 11 March 2014

Executive Producer: Nolan The Ninja 

Mixed by: Jay Norm, Nolan The Ninja, and Chavis Chandler. Excluding track 11, mixed by Ashton Woods.

Mastered by: Jay Norm

Art Direction: CLDGME Design

NEW: "Hero" by Frank Ocean, Diplo, & Mick Jones + Paul Simonon of The Clash [Audio]

Converse's next installment of "Three Artists, One Song" series is here! The song "Hero" features Frank Ocean, Diplo, and two members of The Clash (Mick Jones + Paul Simonon). Very interesting! Stream and/or download this track below.

NEW: "Drunk in Love" by Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z [Unofficial Emoji Video]

Check out this emoji-filled version of Beyonce's super hit Drunk in Love. Each lyric is represented by an emoji and it's pretty cool. Emoji's are slowly becoming a symbol of our generation's culture. I wonder how long it took to edit...

What do you think: Cool or Dumb? Comment!


Beyoncé (feat. Jay-Z) "Drunk in Love" Unofficial Emoji Video from JESSE HILL on Vimeo.

NEW: "Plight" by Nolan the Ninja [Music Video]

Nolan the Ninja is back with new visuals for his track "Plight." Simple, yet nice effects and dope lyrics to match. Check it out. #TheIllShit out 3/11/2014.

Producer: 5ynoT
Director: Nolan The Ninja
Shot & edited by: REASpect The Shooter

Live Leaks

"New Music"

This month has been huge for the music industry. In a matter of a couple weeks 6 major artists will or have released new music projects. There always seems to be a drought in music in the winter and then we get hit with a shower of new music in the spring. Nice!

Out of the following albums, which has been your favorite so far? Comment!

1. "Mastermind" by Rick Ross
2. "Satellite Flight" by Kid Cudi
3. "Hystori" by CyHi the Prynce
4. "Retro Hash" by Asher Roth
5. "G I R L" by Pharrell
6. "Oxymoron" by Schoolboy Q

NEW: “m.A.A.d City” by Kendrick Lamar (James Blake Harmonimix)

Listen to James Blake's remix of Kendrick's “m.A.A.d City.” James remixed this on a plane and premiered it on his second residency show on BBC’s Radio 1 the other night. It's a very interesting/trippy/dubbed out version of Kendrick's song.

What do you guys think? Hot or Not?

NEW: "Peppermint" by Julio Bashmore ft. Jessie Ware [Music Video]

Watch the official music video for Julio Bashmore's new single “Peppermint” from his forthcoming debut album, due out later this year on his own Broadwalk Records. The video is directed by Noah Harris and is 100% stop-motion animation.

This is what Harris had to say about the creation of the film:

"This film was arduous to make. 90% of the film is shot in-camera. We used a lot of 3D printing and model making. The base technique in the film is stop-frame animation. I use stop-frame in a very precise and technical way. I love it when people think my work is CGI when actually it's all been painstakingly animated by hand. I'm happy for them to think that, though. It means we've done an amazing job. I love the fact that the film is a perfect sparring partner to the track. Although the approach to making the film was extremely graphic and disciplined, the technique means it feels human. There are imperfections. It has an organic quality." - Via Thump

Chief Keef - Save Me

DJ Hustlenomics brings us Chief Keefs' newest joint, Save Me, produced by Smoked Out Luger. The track has a cool, old school vibe to it, while maintaining the classic Keef persona. Worth a listen, especially if you are a fan of the Chicago rapper.

Let Me Talk My Shit [prod by @loud_lord]

Newest record Michigan's own Gueringer The 13th, 'Let me Talk My Shit' is a jam. Loud Lord hits us with an ultra fresh beat that Gueringer compliments perfectly. Worth the listen and the download, but don't believe us, hit us with your opinion:

Jimmy Stoner : Mad Music Scientist [prod by Nolan The Ninja]

One of Michigan Made Music's favorite local artists, Jimmy Stoner recently graced us with his latest track 'Mad Music Scientist', produced by another Verbal Vomit artist Nolan the Ninja. The vibe of this track is classic Stoner music, with unique wordplay and creative metaphors. Roll one up, hit play and tell us what you think:

Keely Ferguson : Eastside [feat. Icewear Vezzo]

"Going outside her normal element of songwriting, singer Keely Ferguson creates a melodic street anthem entitled "Eastside" featuring 2014 Best Detroit Rapper, Icewear Vezzo."

Other credits include, Mr. Porter, Big Sean, Slaughterhouse, Eminem, and Royce Da 5'9" Production on the track by Tim "Bosky". Check it out and let us know what you think!

Still Looking for that Special Something for your Valentine?

Look no further. Here is our list of unique gifts to give to your Valentine this year!

1. Indiana: LOVE Framed Print - $85 - HERE

2. Spiegelau Beer Classics 19 Ounce IPA Glass - $20 - HERE

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4. Crossover Watch - $140 - HERE

5. Swedish Love Story Bracelet - $28 - HERE

6. Ice Cream Earrings - $22 - HERE

7. Libratone's Zipp AirPlay Speaker - $450 - HERE

Dilla Day

It's been 8 years since the death of Detroit's legendary producer James “J Dilla” Yancey, yet his legacy lives on. Tonight at the Fillmore crowds will gather to celebrate Dilla's contribution to music for the 3rd annual "Dilla Day."

But not many people know the true scope of Dilla's work. Here are 8-facts about the late great J Dilla:

1. After transferring from Davis Aerospace Technical High School to Detroit Pershing High School, he met classmates T3 and Baatin, and became friends with them through mutual love of rap battles. The three formed a rap group called Slum Village.
2. In 1995, Jay Dee and MC Phat Kat formed 1st Down, and would be the first Detroit hip hop group to sign with a major label, Payday Records.
3. 2000 marked the major label debut of Slum Village with Fantastic, Vol. 2, creating a new following for Jay Dee as a producer and an MC.
4. His debut as a solo artist came in 2001 with the single "Fuck the Police."
5. Dave Chappelle gives a special dedication to J Dilla in his movie Dave Chappelle's Block Party.
6. A recent BBC documentary inspired by the Olympic runner Usain Bolt contained two J Dilla-produced songs - "So Far To Go" by Common and "Runnin'" by The Pharcyde.
7. In February 2007, a year after his death, J Dilla posthumously received the PLUG Awards Artist of the Year as well as the award for Record Producer of the Year.
8. In August 2013, the opening of Dilla's Delight's, a donut shop located in the Harmonie Park neighborhood of Downtown Detroit, was announced for the following Fall. The new shop will be operated by Dilla's uncle, Herman Hayes.

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NEW: "Cold Hard Bitch (Remix)" by DJ Pigpen [Audio]

DJ Pigpen takes us back 10 years with his newest remix of Jet's 2004 single "Cold Hard Bitch." Listen and melt your face off with this electro-infused rock smash!