You may’ve seen, in recent months, coverage on a young man by the name of Mike Melinoe. The Detroit native ended up on my desk with “Addict Venture,” a lyrically trippy track which detailed a drug trip-meets-bars adventure of sorts. From there, I was excited to listen to his Caveman project, which didn’t disappoint. But, […]
Read moreNew Music: @MikeMelinoe – Caveman
Where do I begin with this one? The harsh lyricism, the dreamy production that goes from dream to nightmare without a second’s notice, or the ability Mike has to put words together to create a dark, yet optimistic, atmosphere (in that, while things are shitty, Mike’s still rapping and not doing anything crazy yet, so […]
Read more#300WordsorLess Review – @DeJLoaf – #AndSeeThatsTheThing
Read the review after the jump. Last year, we were (re)introduced to Detroit artist Dej Loaf through her smash single “Try Me.” However, like most artists who popped up over the past two years, many wondered if the former full-blown “backpacker” could duplicate her successes. After a string of features, we get her newest EP, […]
Read moreA Q&A With Illa J
Today’s interviewee on SpeedontheBeat.com probably needs no introduction. He’s one of the most-recognizable names I’ve had the pleasure of linking up with. And his brother has done pretty damn well for himself, too, in case you don’t know (if you don’t, for shame. Go bury your head in sand somewhere). I’m talking about no other […]
Read moreThe "Death" of Marshall
Once upon a time, there was a man. He was a simple man, from simple beginnings in a section of Detroit known as 8 Mile. The man, Marshall as most called him, had an ability with words that made even his melanin-possessing brethren take notice. See, Marshall was a rapper named Eminem who said almost […]
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