Before eLZhi dropped his homage to Nas, I questioned whether or not we needed another reiteration of the storied LP. Looking back on my doubt now though, being wrong never felt so good. Read the rest of this entry »

With another month in the books, we open our playlists to share the songs that provided the fuel for August. Read the rest of this entry »

“But what’s the deal with you and 9th on a solo?/I say we was homeboys before rap/n*gga we workin’ on it…” — Phonte from Median’s The Sender.

If there was anything more than a disagreement between Phontigallo and 9th, it isn’t evident in their chemistry in the studio. Read the rest of this entry »

Cons, Pooh and eLZ ask that you stop your bloodclot crying. MOD3 is on the way via Bandcamp Records. Read the rest of this entry »

eLZhi releases a visual for “It Ain’t Hard To Tell,” directed by Michael Castelaz. If more emcees made tribute tapes that sound as crisp as eLmatic, rap could really evolve into a genre that reveres its elders instead of eating them. Read the rest of this entry »

After last week’s Smoking Session with Elzhi and Uncle Trick Trick’s intimidating new position as The Landlord, it’s only right you get to hear the two featured on MI affiliate Ketchpraze’s fresh single, “My Detroit.” Read the rest of this entry »

– Budden now gets a scarlet letter “A” for “Abuser.”

– MZ talks karoake music.

– A full list of crappy movies in this week’s “Random Netflix.” Read the rest of this entry »

Quick, name a celebrated group of Hip-Hop’s past where a member went on to match or top their former troupe’s success on a consistent basis. The correct answers are few and far in between and the former Slum Village pillar by the name of Elzhi is well aware that taking complete control of his solo career is a necessity for building his brand in today’s industry. Read the rest of this entry »

While it stands as the greatest Hip-Hop album of all-time to some, Illmatic is a classic to all rap fans who have experienced it. Possessing the proper amount of lyrical structure, production balance and intensity bred deep in the culture’s origins, it remains a landmark album few are willing to attempt to recreate. Detroit’s very own eLZhi stands amongst the few and the proud, but no he’s not a Marine. He’s an ex-Slum Villager, verbal enthusiast looking to solidify the ground underneath his feet for his permanent solo run. Read the rest of this entry »

After the leak it’s the video, then, After the video it’s the album release the, After the release, there’s a release parrt-tyyy…Nah nah, let me stop because I’ve never possessed a knack for melodies. But we do get the promised drop of El’s “Halftime” video clip, produced by Gerard Victor. Read the rest of this entry »

More music from Elzhi’s ELmatic, produced and played Live by Will Sessions. The video for “Halftime” will premier on Wednesday. Read the rest of this entry »

There’s really no way to dispute why people are so excited for Elzhi’s upcoming ELmatic mixtape. This highly-anticipated project has been talked about for quite some time now and features one of Hip-Hop’s most poetic pens reigniting beats from the genre’s crown jewel. The latest leak, “Detroit State Of Mind,” easily exemplifies why people rave over both the featured MC and his predecessor’s famed project. Read the rest of this entry »

Two of eL’s biggest supporters are eskay and our own LC, which very well may be the equivalent of a rap Romans 8:31 cosign or at least enough amassed credibility to warrant a listen when he drops a new track. Add in the 14KT factor and success is guaranteed. Read the rest of this entry »

eLZhi releases a quick clip to accompany the well-received Madlib production from last week, “Undefeated.” Comparisons to Nas won’t be diminished by the video as eL’s bears a stark resemblance – in rhyme and mannerisms – to early Esco from the “It Ain’t Hard To Tell” vid. Read the rest of this entry »

“Popular demand/ You bought a drop-top and you the man/ I caught the top opera in Japan aggin”

This could’ve been a Notable Quotable. But, then again, most eLZhi verses could. So, to keep it fair we’ll regulate this unearthed gem to a simple reiteration and require that you give at least two listens to this Detroiter’s decimation of Madlib’s sample-heavy hotness. Read the rest of this entry »