Topic is open for opinion & discussion, that’s what lists are for. But ICP, Kid Rock have had tons of success and have put on for the D. Do I prefer them over Boldy James music wise? Probably not, but i looked at this list as the biggest names in Detroit. Appreciate your feedback.
Fair enough, but still, King Gordy never was that successful, nobody would even know who he is if it wasn’t for Bizarre. ICP’s music is and has always been trash, Kid Rock hasn’t been hip hop in a long ass time, so I would rather see young dudes that are puttin’ on for Detroit right now, like Boldy James and Clear Soul Forces. My bad for One Be Lo, I always thought he was from the D for some reason, but that’s cause he’s from Michigan. You could’ve also put MC Breed in that list. Hope you didn’t feel some type of way about my comment, I might’ve ben a lil bit harsh, but yeah, everybody got their list, I’m just saying how my list woulda been.
The list isn’t about up and coming artists though. It was about the artists in Detroit that I FEEL have the biggest name/draw over the history of Detroit Hip Hop. I just interviewed Kid Vishis (it’s on the homepage right now) and i asked him about up and coming artists from Detroit. So i tied it in there and made sure to shine some light on it. Also, MC Breed is from Flint, Michigan, not Detroit. I’m not offended, just speaking my mind like you are. Salute.
Fuck, I got my Michigan shit all mixed up lmao. I even thought Jon Connor was from Detroit first, my bad. I understand that it’s not an up and coming artists from Detroit list, but it would be nice to see some of those names on these type of lists, especially knowing that some of them are more talented than other dudes that get on these lists. But I understand why they’re here, I just think it would look better with those artists there. Also, I think lists look better with some explanations on the picks and why they’re there. Like for example, you could just briefly say why the artist’s on the list and what they’ve made for Detroit hip hop. I think that’s better than just a name and a video. That’s just a thought though, it would make things more interesting imo, so yeah. It’s cool to see the person that made the list answering to comments though, wasn’t expecting that. Cheers bruh.
I agree with the most of this list but how the fuck does Big Sean make the it, I haven’t a musical bone in my body and i could spit better than this clown, obviously you just have to be a famous artist and from Detroit, that’s it!!!
The key was to keep the list at 13, so it would play off of the 313 area code and the 313th birthday of Detroit. So to make it work i had to keep Elzhi under Slum Village. Thanks for the comment!
Good list. I would’ve made a couple of omissions and inclusions – I don’t really consider Kid Rock as hip-hop (especially now), and there’s a lot of younger talent I think is better than some of the people highlighted here. Namely: Clear Soul Forces, Boldy James, Quelle Chris, Marv Won, and Jahshua Smith and Red Pill (the latter two are artists I work with, hence the separation). But it’s a good list.
That’s not to say that some of the vets here haven’t earned their place, BTW, because they have. But some of the vets on this list aren’t making high quality work anymore, and I like to see younger cats get love when they can.
Appreciate the insight, William. I interviewed Kid Vishis yesterday on the site as well, and i made sure to talk about the upcoming talent in Detroit. Which he names the majority of people you named. I wanted to cover as much as i could for Detroit on it’s birthday.
Hey, I understand that the list is opinion based so I can respect your admission. Just curious as to why Esham hadn’t made the list when he was the progenitor of the acid rap/horrorcore scene out of Michigan. His influence is prevalent in ICP & Eminem’s work and was a staple in the Detroit music scene in the early to mid nineties.
Yep, he was on the list under his old group, Slum Village. I wanted to keep the list at 13 so it could play off the 313 area code and Detroit’s 313 birthday.
This list is lacking ESHAM, MASTAMIND & TNT, without no NATAS there would be no Eminem, no D12, an especially no wack ass ICP, fix this gay ass shit and do it right.
Eminem learned his whole “act” from Esham, hell ICP themselves tailored their lil act after what Esham and RLP was doing, RLP did it on their own, and created so much, even though they go unappreciated, you can’t deny the influence Esham and NATAS had on acts like Eminem an ICP, to place the copies on this list and not the original, is just wrong.
Lmao at ICP, Kid Rock and King Gordy. Where Boldy James, Clear Soul Forces or One Be Lo at? They’re waaay better than those other clowns.
Topic is open for opinion & discussion, that’s what lists are for. But ICP, Kid Rock have had tons of success and have put on for the D. Do I prefer them over Boldy James music wise? Probably not, but i looked at this list as the biggest names in Detroit. Appreciate your feedback.
Lo isnt even from Detroit…
Fair enough, but still, King Gordy never was that successful, nobody would even know who he is if it wasn’t for Bizarre. ICP’s music is and has always been trash, Kid Rock hasn’t been hip hop in a long ass time, so I would rather see young dudes that are puttin’ on for Detroit right now, like Boldy James and Clear Soul Forces. My bad for One Be Lo, I always thought he was from the D for some reason, but that’s cause he’s from Michigan. You could’ve also put MC Breed in that list. Hope you didn’t feel some type of way about my comment, I might’ve ben a lil bit harsh, but yeah, everybody got their list, I’m just saying how my list woulda been.
The list isn’t about up and coming artists though. It was about the artists in Detroit that I FEEL have the biggest name/draw over the history of Detroit Hip Hop. I just interviewed Kid Vishis (it’s on the homepage right now) and i asked him about up and coming artists from Detroit. So i tied it in there and made sure to shine some light on it. Also, MC Breed is from Flint, Michigan, not Detroit. I’m not offended, just speaking my mind like you are. Salute.
Fuck, I got my Michigan shit all mixed up lmao. I even thought Jon Connor was from Detroit first, my bad. I understand that it’s not an up and coming artists from Detroit list, but it would be nice to see some of those names on these type of lists, especially knowing that some of them are more talented than other dudes that get on these lists. But I understand why they’re here, I just think it would look better with those artists there. Also, I think lists look better with some explanations on the picks and why they’re there. Like for example, you could just briefly say why the artist’s on the list and what they’ve made for Detroit hip hop. I think that’s better than just a name and a video. That’s just a thought though, it would make things more interesting imo, so yeah. It’s cool to see the person that made the list answering to comments though, wasn’t expecting that. Cheers bruh.
For sure! Great idea and feedback. Appreciate you reading.
I agree with the most of this list but how the fuck does Big Sean make the it, I haven’t a musical bone in my body and i could spit better than this clown, obviously you just have to be a famous artist and from Detroit, that’s it!!!
Elzhi isn’t in Slum Village anymore, but thank god he made this list. Who the fuck is King Gordy lol
The key was to keep the list at 13, so it would play off of the 313 area code and the 313th birthday of Detroit. So to make it work i had to keep Elzhi under Slum Village. Thanks for the comment!
for the list! I figured there was a reason you lumped Elzhi in with Slum. Nice work
Love the list. Can you make a list with Indie hip hop artists from Detroit such as, The Regiment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8-lWiIPk6U
Their latest album (especially the video for 10,000 Strong) reps Detroit to the fullest!
Royce FTW!
Glad to see Apollo Brown on the list, been my favorite producer for a few years now.
no willie the kid? this is why im bout to start my own hiphop site! these young dummies wouldnt know heat if they were standing on the sun!
Young Dummies? I’m probably older than you, sir lol. And Willie is from Grand Rapids, not Detroit.
eminem is wack
BOLDY JAMES
K DEEZY, PAYROLL, DICE…
Good list. I would’ve made a couple of omissions and inclusions – I don’t really consider Kid Rock as hip-hop (especially now), and there’s a lot of younger talent I think is better than some of the people highlighted here. Namely: Clear Soul Forces, Boldy James, Quelle Chris, Marv Won, and Jahshua Smith and Red Pill (the latter two are artists I work with, hence the separation). But it’s a good list.
That’s not to say that some of the vets here haven’t earned their place, BTW, because they have. But some of the vets on this list aren’t making high quality work anymore, and I like to see younger cats get love when they can.
Appreciate the insight, William. I interviewed Kid Vishis yesterday on the site as well, and i made sure to talk about the upcoming talent in Detroit. Which he names the majority of people you named. I wanted to cover as much as i could for Detroit on it’s birthday.
Big Sean, Kid Ink, Trick Trick and ICP don’t belong here..
HHDX writers have no taste
Where are One Be Lo, Apollo Brown, Journalist 103, Hassaan Mackey, Xzbibit.. Hell, Bronze Nazareth is better then those 4 niggas
Hey, I understand that the list is opinion based so I can respect your admission. Just curious as to why Esham hadn’t made the list when he was the progenitor of the acid rap/horrorcore scene out of Michigan. His influence is prevalent in ICP & Eminem’s work and was a staple in the Detroit music scene in the early to mid nineties.
Isn’t Elzhi from Detroit as well?
Yep, he was on the list under his old group, Slum Village. I wanted to keep the list at 13 so it could play off the 313 area code and Detroit’s 313 birthday.
This list is lacking ESHAM, MASTAMIND & TNT, without no NATAS there would be no Eminem, no D12, an especially no wack ass ICP, fix this gay ass shit and do it right.
Eminem learned his whole “act” from Esham, hell ICP themselves tailored their lil act after what Esham and RLP was doing, RLP did it on their own, and created so much, even though they go unappreciated, you can’t deny the influence Esham and NATAS had on acts like Eminem an ICP, to place the copies on this list and not the original, is just wrong.
Black thought from the roots is detroit and better than your whole list
Black Thought is one of the illest but he’s Philly not Detroit
BLACK MILK!!!!!!!!!!!!! FUCKING GENIUS!
No esham or Natas
Bad list
Esham/Natas
Where the fuck is esham? Mastamind? Dice? This list is trash