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jessica Care moore is Detroit's poet laureate, a filmmaker and artist. She'll be speaking at Michael Ford’s Hip Hop Architecture Lecture Series on March 19 at the University of Detroit Mercy.
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The Metro: Celebrating the impact of women on hip-hop culture, design

Tia Graham, The Metro March 18, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. From the way we dress, down to the food we eat,...

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Angie Stone on a red carpet in 2009
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  • Progressive Underground

The woman who gave soul its second wind: Remembering Angie Stone

Chris Campbell March 3, 2025

Angie Stone’s voice was always more than a sound — it was an emotion, a truth-teller, a vessel for love,...

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Detroit producer and musician Dean Beanz.
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Play (Like We Used To)’ by Dean Beanz

Chris Campbell February 24, 2025

This week's pick is a tribute to timeless artistry.Dean Beanz, a Detroit producer, musician, and artist, has been a creative...

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Erykah Badu's second studio album, "Mama's Gun," was released in November 2000.
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  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground: Erykah Badu’s ‘Mama’s Gun’ is a soulful shot heard around the world

Chris Campbell January 8, 2025

In the latest edition of Liner Notes, we dive into “Mama’s Gun,” the 2000 release from the high priestess of...

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"Phrenology," the fifth studio album from The Roots, was released in November 2002.
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  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground: The Roots’ ‘Phrenology’ is a masterclass in evolution, experimentation

Chris Campbell December 27, 2024

In this edition of Liner Notes, we dive into "Phrenology," The Roots' groundbreaking 2002 release. The Roots were no strangers to...

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Following Run-DMC’s 1986 song “My Adidas,” Adidas struck a first-of-its-kind endorsement deal with the group, giving each member one of these 14-karat gold sneaker-shaped pendants.
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  • The Metro

The Metro: Author Vikki Tobak celebrates hip-hop jewelry, history with ‘Ice Cold’ exhibit

Anelle Scott June 4, 2024

Last year marked 50 years of hip-hop. Detroit has many musical contributions to the genre as well as influence on...

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"It Was All a Dream" will premiere at the Tribeca film festival in June 2024.
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‘It Was All a Dream’ documentary takes a close look at the golden age of hip-hop

Madison Ganzak, Anelle Scott May 9, 2024

Dream Hampton is an award-winning filmmaker and writer from Detroit. Her latest film, “It Was All a Dream,” is a...

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Black and white photo of Robert Glasper sitting on a couch
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  • Progressive Underground

Mic Check: A WDET exclusive interview with Robert Glasper

Chris Campbell June 15, 2023

Producer, multi-instrumentalist and Grammy Award-winning artist Robert Glasper has been at the vanguard of contemporary music for many years, and...

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  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

Why one author thinks it’s time to change music sampling laws in the US

Detroit Today March 27, 2023

This year, the Grammy Awards celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. One of the musical groups highlighted was De La...

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Three Black women pose in fashionable clothing.
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  • CultureShift

These three women are pushing Detroit rap to the forefront of the music industry

Tia Graham March 24, 2023

The self-proclaimed "kid who loves rap," Kahn Santori Davison, has written about the Detroit rap scene for years. He's covered...

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Young RJ poses in front of the WDET sign
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Detroit rapper Young RJ brings all vibes on his new album ‘World Tour’

Tia Graham November 11, 2022

Rapper and producer Young RJ was born into music. His father, Ralph Rice, is the co-founder of the original Slum...

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Detroit Rapper - Danny Brown in-studio
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  • CultureShift

Detroit Rapper Danny Brown Returns Home for 6th Annual Bruiser Thanksgiving

Ryan Patrick Hooper, LaToya Cross November 27, 2019

Detroit rapper Danny Brown has an infectious laugh. It's not a gimmick. It's a part of his natural aesthetic and contributes to...

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