Mic Check: A WDET exclusive interview with Robert Glasper

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

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

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

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

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

Detroit rapper Young RJ brings all vibes on his new album ‘World Tour’

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

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

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

Hip-Hop Artist Mic Phelps Previews New Album, Upcoming Show

Mic Phelps, a.k.a, Miles Stewart, was born and raised in Pontiac, Mich., and has been releasing albums for almost 10 years....