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Footagefadayz.com is putting out a documentary on the early history of Detroit hip-hop. Chuck D narrates the piece that has interviews with people like Esham and DJ Head who talks about the “Renegade” track he produced for Eminem and Jay-Z. There is footage of Proof’s last interview and comments from the man that was with him the night he got killed. Detroit’s pop culture of the ’80’s also gets surveyed with coverage on The Scene and The Electrifying Mojo.

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North Carolina’s Rapsody has a visual for “Extra Extra” with Mac Miller. The Kooley High rapper has a mixtape, Thank H.E.R. Now coming out June 21st.

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Here is Lyrics Born singing and rapping on a dance track with Sam Sparro. From Ja Rule to Kanye West rappers are feeling more comfortable singing. “Coulda Shoulda Woulda” is from his latest offering As U Were.

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Mary J. Blige and Lil Wayne performed the remix of “Someone To Love Me (Naked)” from Diddy’s underrated and hated on Last Train To Paris at the Billboard Music Awards last night. Mary is using the song to get her fans ready for My Life II, The Journey Continues that’s coming in September. Her portrayal of Nina Simone will be interesting to watch.