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9th Wonder Gets In Twitter Fight With J. Dilla Affilliate, House Shoes

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire)Category: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) Neptune must be in retrograde or everyone’s plans for weekend  crapped out  but the claws have come out. While Gucci Mane attempts to sell Waka Flocka like old fruit at a Farmers Market and TMZ reports on Lil Wayne’s ICU visit, 9th Wonder gots into a heated Twitter disagreement with Detroit producer and longtime  friend of the late J. Dilla,  House Shoes. The digital sparring came as a result of disparaging remarks House Shoes (birthname Michael Buchanan) made about the Zulu Nation. After 9th Wonder’s tweet to House Shoe (apparent fulfilling his prophecy) the former Little Brother producer began challenging the outspoken House Shoes’ opinion on the Zulu Nation: According to a September 2010 interview 9th Wonder had with The Examiner, the prolific producer has been a member of the Zulu Nation since Rock The Bells 2010. He was inducted by co-founder of Zulu Tribe Radio, DJ Mark Luv. House Shoes is referred to as the “Detroit Hip Hop’s Ambassador” and was the resident DJ at famed Detroit club Saint Andrews Hall. He has worked with rappers such as Guilty Simpson, Danny Brown, Elzhi and a bevvy of others. From 1994 until Dilla’s unfortunate 2006 death, House Shoes remained a working relationship with Dilla, breaking all his new music at the popular establishment and striking up a personal bond. House Shoes released his first full length project on June 19th, 2012 entitled Let It Go. [ALSO READ: 9th Wonder Recalls Making “Threat” Beat For Jay-Z]

Dilla Day Detroit 2013: A Recap

By: TeamDeSymberCategory: Events

It was a magical night. The 2nd Annual Dilla Day Detroit was a tremendous success. With thousands of attendees from around the country, Dilla Day was all about the music. A performance from Clear Soul Forces warmed up the house followed by Frank n Dank, the duo with whom Dilla made some of his greatest music. A mystical jazz performance by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson highlighted preceeded DJ sets from Houseshoes and DJ Spinna, both friends of the legendary producer. Royce Da 5’9″ then took the stage performing “Let’s Grow,” a classic collaboration he created with Dilla for Lyricist Lounge. The headliner of the night was Talib Kweli who performed an amazing set with live instrumentation. While the music was amazing, the vibe made the night even better. Dozens of Detroit hip-hop artists were in the room and the feeling was like a family reunion. Dilla Day 2013 was about family, the collective hip-hop family that has spawned some of Detroit’s most successful artists. Ms. Maureen Yancey best known as Dilla’s Ma Dukes and Big Proof’s mother, Sherallene “Mama P” Holton, were both recognized for their continued work in Detroit hip-hop after the loss of their sons, who were friends, within two months of each other. Ms. Yancey cared for her son at the end of his life in 2006 and then later publicly battled for control of his estate and the ability to pay his enormous medical bills. It was clear, by the happy glow on her face that things have finally begun to turn for the better. With the launch of Yancey Media Group and The J. Dilla Foundation, Ms. Yancey is able to support great Detroit hip-hop like that showcased on “The Rebirth of Detroit,” last year and “The Lost Scrolls” this year. She is also able to encourage arts among the youth of Detroit, the day after the Dilla Day show featured a beat-making session with young people at 5e Gallery, an independently owned art gallery in the city. With the continued support of the hip-hop and philanthropic community, Dilla Day Detroit has the potential to be one of hip-hop’s first official holidays. A dancer spins during the opening DJ set. Crowd Shot Talib Kweli Talib Kweli Rocks Dilla Day Detroit 2013 Crowd Participation DJ Houseshoes Ma Dukes Royce Da 5’9″ Ma Dukes and Mama P.

Detroit’s Top 5 Dilla Day Destinations

By: TeamDeSymberCategory: Features

Headed to The D this weekend for Dilla Day? You’re not alone. There are reports of people from as many as a dozen different cities converging on Detroit for the celebration of the life of legendary music producer, James “J. Dilla” Yancey.  In fact, a vanload of artists and supporters will depart from Atlanta for the 12-hour trek to the Motor City on Friday (2/8) to return on Sunday. Celebrations have been taking place across the globe but the flagship event is the 2nd Annual Dilla Day will take place on Saturday, February 9 at The Filmore in Detroit. Featuring perfomances by Talib Kweli and Royce Da 5’9″, as well as DJ sets by DJ Houseshoes, DJ Sicari, and DJ Spinna, a portion of the $20-$50 ticket proceeds will benefit The J. Dilla Foundation. Read: Detroit Prepping for Second Annual Dilla Day Tribute Concert While Detroit gets a bad rap, there are actually a lot of great things to do in Motown. So, if you are headed to Detroit for Dilla Day, consider this your travel guide. Best Eats: American Coney Island 114 W. Lafayette St. Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 961-7758. The Coney Dog is the official food of Detroit. A hot dog topped with chili, onions, and mustard is the only way to enjoy the staple. With 24-hour availability, don’t be surprised if an impromptu afterparty jumps off here following the show. Featured on the Travel Channel, American Coney Island was founded in 1917 after an argument between the Keros brothers resulted in them opening rival restaurants, for the the Detroit Coney Experience, try both American and, the original, Lafayette Coney Island, located right next door. Best Kicks Burn Rubber Sneaker Boutique 202 W. 4th St. Royal Oak, MI 48067 (248) 543-3000 Have you checked out the cool new Eminem-produced web reality series, Detroit Rubber? The series provides a funny glimpse into this popular sneaker boutique, featuring the owners, Rick Williams and Roland “RoSpit” Coit. If you like the series, you’ll love the store. Stop by Burn Rubber during Dilla Day weekend and see if you can stump the guys with your own sneaker search. Best Historic Landmark Hitsville USA 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208 (313) 875-2264 While Dilla Day is all about the celebration of hip-hop, especially Detroit Hip-Hop, no trip to Detroit is complete without visiting Hitsville USA. The building where Motown Records made music for a generation is now a historic landmark, and a phenomenal museum. The current exhibit, Girl Groups: The Grit, The Glamour, The Glory celebrates the First Ladies of Motown Records. Best Public Park Belle Isle Park, Downtown Detroit Considered the “Jewel of the City,” Belle Isle is the jewel in heart of most Detroiters, the 982-acre park is the largest public park in the United States. A heavily debated asset of the financially-strapped city, an effort to make the park a State park was recently defeated. While “The Island,” has attractions that are in need of repair, the view from the third-largest island in the Detroit River is beautiful with views of both Detroit and Canada. Best Hip-Hop Stop St. Andrews Hall and The Shelter 431 E. Congress St., Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 961-6923 For hip-hop heads, a trip and photo-op in front of St. Andrews Hall is a must. The venue was featured in 8 Mile and was the site of some of Detroit’s biggest and best rap battles. St. Andrews is best known for a hip-hop party known as Three Floors of Fun on Friday nights, but on the night prior to Dilla day (2/8), head around the corner to L!V Resto Lounge for performances from some of Atlanta’s best artists in town for the event. Stay connected to Dilla Day on Twitter: #DillaDayDetroit