“In this video, Elzhi takes his audience back in time to the Mid-90′s, and into Maurice Malone’s Hip-Hop Shop. The Shop was the heart of the Detroit hip hop scene where many collaborated, battled and shared music. It was there that a young Elzhi first grabbed the microphone to prove that he had the ability to become one of the greatest rappers alive.

 

Music executive and artist manager Jae Barber, also a Detroit native, provided an authentic picture of the world Elzhi revisits in his nostalgic spin on Nas’ classic song, “Memory Lane.” The video includes rare visuals of various artists such as Eminem and Royce da 5’9. Amongst the many artists included are the late Baatin, Proof and J Dilla.”

Uptop is June G.‘s video for “Finish Line Remix” and after the jump is his freestyle over J Dilla’s “Over The Breaks” beat. June is currently working on his next mixtape, Noise Complaints, due out soon.

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“CrackKillz (of The Ivy League Crew) expresses his emotions over the classic “U-Love” instrumental by one of his hometown hero’s Jay Dee (J Dilla). Right in time for the #rebirthofdetroit . A project that many Detroit artist are involved in, including Sheefy Mcfly, Danny Brown and a list of other great acts. Even Ma Dukes herself is involved in the movement.”

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“Directed by King Beats, this is the 6th and final visual installment for The Herman Gardens Project by D.Focis. The song finds D.Focis imagining what things may have been like if he had a chance to meet J Dilla.”

For Stones Throw music video contest. Directed by Tuomas Vauhkonen and Jeremias Nieminen.