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14KT Interview

February 12, 2009

14ktComing from humble beginnings in the streets of Ypsi, Athletic Mic League producer 14KT was destined at an early age to be the musical genius that he’s developing into. His mother, who was a pianist, was big on instilling musical discipline in her son. And after hearing his first solo project, The Golden Hour Soundtrack, it definitely worked! MiHH caught up with 14KT to discuss everything from his new album to his early influences.

How did you get your start in music?
My mom played piano. She’s been playing piano for forty plus years. She was determined to have my sisters play some kind of instrument. When we were little, we had to play but at that time I didn’t really love music. I was just doing it because mom told me to do it. Continue reading →

T3, Baatin, Illa J & Frank Nitt “Homage To Dilla (Prod. Focus)”

February 10, 2009

T3, Baatin, Illa J & Frank Nitt “Homage To Dilla (Prod. Focus)”
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Jaylib Live @ Henry Fonda Theater (April 4, 2004)

Jaylib Live @ Henry Fonda Theater (April 4, 2004)
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AB & Daru “Soul Dirty (Feat. T3)”

February 9, 2009

AB & Daru “Soul Dirty (Feat. T3)”
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AB & Daru “Soul Can U Feel Me (14KT Remix)”

AB & Daru “Soul Can U Feel Me (14KT Remix)”
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Raise It Up For Ma Dukes

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Parra didn’t like what he read in this Vibe article so he got to work.

T-SHIRT: Raise It Up for Ma Dukes! Available now.

Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, the mother of the late James “J Dilla” Yancey, is currently battling the same disease that took her son’s life. Dough from this tee goes to Ma Dukes.

To learn more about the Yancey family and the disease lupus, read here. Continue reading →

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Mae Day “Cherish The Day”

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Mae Day “Cherish The Day”

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Tracklisting // Sade originals

  1. Maeday Maeday! // Fear
  2. DJ (Same Song) // King of Sorrow
  3. Hold On // Nothing Can Come Between Us
  4. Crime // Is It A Crime
  5. Give It All // Give It Up
  6. Jezzebelle // Jezzebel
  7. Sweetest Taboo // Sweetest Taboo
  8. No Ordinary Love // No Ordinary Love
  9. Still Love H.I.M. // Your Love Is King
  10. Keep Looking // Keep Looking
  11. Cherish the Day // Cherish The Day

*all songs produced by Dewitt Moore*

Will Sessions: Slum Village Recording Sessions

2/10 – Shine On Dilla Party @ TV Bar

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Shine On Dilla Party

Sounds By:
House Shoes
DJ Dez
K-Fresh
DJ Sicari

Live Performances:
Slum Village
Phat Kat
Black Milk
Guilty Simpson
Big Tone
5 Ela
Finale

TV Bar
Tuesday February 10, 2009
2554 Grand River, Detroit (map)
$5 Cover | $10 Donation Strongly Suggested
All Proceeds Will Go To Ma Dukes & THe Yancey Family