• Classic Hip Hop,  Interview,  Music

    J DILLA Makes Music From Beyond The Grave!! Incredible! (Podcast & EP) – LISTEN via @lisafordblog

    I'm reporting on one of the best interviews and chronicles in Hip Hop history. It's an incredible tale on how producer extraordinaire, J DILLA, comes back from the grave, to release some of the world's most beautiful music. This mesmerizing story begins with the narrative of vintage album shop owner, Jeff Blue Back, of UHF Records in Detroit, an avid vinyl record collector since early childhood. As you will hear in this Podcast, via today's segment of NPR's Snap Judgement, Jeff's passion for music transforms…

  • Music Video

    DEJ LOAF ft. Big Sean – “Back Up” (Music Video) via @lisafordblog

    FreeOnSmash writes, "It’s been three months since DeJ Loaf‘s debut #AndSeeThatsTheThing EP released back in July. One of the standout records from the project was the Big Sean assisted single “Back Up.” Today, the Detroit connection is brought to life through the release of the music video for the popular single. For the video, DeJ heads to the skating rink to host a party, where plenty of fun ensues. The Detroit player unfortunately doesn’t make it to the party, but does come through to deliver…

  • Cypher,  Music

    ROYCE DA 5’9 & DJ PREMIERE – “PRhyme” (New Music) via @lisafordblog

    Honestly? You gotta respect Eminem. He has endorsed some great talent without any doubt. Case in point...ROYCE DA 5'9. HotNewHiphop writes, "Just a few hours after slaying verses on Eminem's "Detroit Vs. Everybody" and Shady XV cypher, Royce Da 5'9'' returns with the title track from his upcoming collaborative LP with DJ Premier." PRhyme, the album, hits the market December 9th. Killer Mike, Jay Electronica, Common, Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q, Slaughterhouse, Mac Miller and Dwele are all featured on the album.