Documentary on rapper Proof to make Detroit Premiere(Detnews article)

Adam Graham / Detroit News Pop Music Writer
‘Time-A-Tell’ premiere
7 p.m. Thursday
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit
Tickets free
Call (248) 773-2773 to R.S.V.P.
Two-and-a-half months before he was murdered at an after-hours club in Detroit, Proof set out to write and record an entire album in a 24-hour period.
“Time-A-Tell,” a 74-minute documentary chronicling the frenzied recording sessions, premieres Thursday at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, one day after the one-year anniversary of Proof’s death.
“You see how focused he is on his music, how intense he is,” says DJ Jewels Baby — aka Julius Myers — who posed the 24-hour challenge to Proof in Jackson, Mich., in January 2006. “This is a chance to see his greatness.”
Proof, who gained worldwide fame as Eminem’s right-hand man onstage and in the group D12, got together with Jewels later that month at Jewels’ home studio on Detroit’s west side and sat down to write an album’s worth of rhymes. Sure, Red Bull helped them stay awake as the clock ticked away, but more than that, it was the spirit of creativity that drove them. “It was almost like we were kids again,” Jewels says.
Proof’s mother, Sherallene Holton, is looking forward to seeing the film for the first time.
“I’m happy there is something positive that’s going to be presented in (Proof’s) honor,” she says. “It will represent his talent at its best.”
Proof, an integral figure in Detroit’s hip-hop scene, was gunned down at the CCC club in the wee hours of April 11, 2006, at the age of 32.
Before being shot, Proof fatally shot Keith Bender Jr., a U.S. military veteran.
“Time-A-Tell” presents Proof “the way I would want people to see my son,” Holton says. “He was so focused about his music, and he was always reaching back and giving to the hip-hop community.”
Jewels is planning to release “Time-A-Tell” as an album, as well, but the project is “still in the works,” he says. “I’m making sure it gets its proper justice.”
You can reach Adam Graham at (313) 222-2284 or agraham@detnews.com.

Re-ILL, lyrical bully, representing Carolina

Re-ILL is the kind of artist who will barely leave you indifferent. Thanks to his offensive spirit, his obvious lyrical skills, his true gangsta attitude, Re-ILL will manage to catch your attention.
Where That Nigga At s musical background anticipates drama. Harsh electric guitar sounds mix up with harmonic piano sounds while drums will make you feel the overheated speech atmosphere of the track. With his icy, EaZy E alike voice, Re-ILL s throat cutting voice will put the listener on the edge. Jungling with his words, creating numerous astute punchlines, Re-ILL takes over by authority. Enjoy the street anthem, it is greately done.
Come On Ma features a brilliant female emcee, Purple, with an incisive style. The chorus itself introduces into a scurilous atmosphere. You will get punched literally and lyrically. Electric guitar sounds will remind you of sharp razorblades. Re-ILL concludes the track. Have a look at the dynamic, merciless track.
The track is musically Ruthless inspired, which reinforces its gangsta spirit.
Hungry for more? Check Re-ILL and his crew here.
Copyright © 2007 by Isabelle Esling
All Rights Reserved

A little bit anticipated, but…Proof s death anniversary is tomorrow…

Right now, there’s a lot of people focusing on the way he died. I want to remember the way he lived. Proof was funny, he was smart, he was charming. He inspired everyone around him. He can never, ever be replaced. He was, and always will be, my best friend. – Eminem
If Deshaun Holton really mattered to you, I suggest we all observe a minute of silence for him on April the 11th.
Please don’t be sad. Proof has gone, but don’t remember his death…rather remember the amazing person and artist he was. Life goes on…with Proof.
With the Time A Tell CD and movie, we have thousand good reasons to remember the good times.
We love you, Proof:)

P.S: this picture is an exclusive Brian Stepp creation. Please don’t take it without the author s permission.
It has been exposed here with the author s permission for promotional purposes. Thank you.

Royce da 5.9/ The Bar Exam mixtape review

Rating of the product: no contest, 5 stars
Ryan Montgomery aka Royce da 5.9 is as essential to hip hop as water to fishes. Witty lyrical soldier, the Detroit underground emcee puts his heart and soul into his rhymes. Unlike many rappers in the game, Royce doesn t rap for fame and money, his reps are the full representation of his unconditional love for hip hop. Thats truly what Royce is all about.
Like an unexpected tornado, Royce gets caught in his ill cypher and rips the flow with the impressive style of his own.
Explosive sounds and soft saxophone sounds introduce the mixtape in participation with DJ Premier.
Hit Em has a very swinging style with its intense instrumental background, its scratches sounds and DJ Static Skeletah. Open your ears, catch Royce s astute word plays and dedication. The track is definitely worth your attention. Don t sleep on that one!
However, Royce Is Like surpasses the preceding track. Rich of an offensive attitude, ready to shoot some hot lyrical bullets, Royce will certainly hit hip hop lovers heart. His obvious rhyming skills, his sick flow, the catchy beats and disrupted instrumental background draws you the picture of real hip hop. That s the way it should sound, in case you ever doubted it: passion, an emcee who flows with ease, a mastered rhythm that takes your breath away!
A Million More is built on rhythmic piano sounds that will soon lead you into a battling atmosphere, astutely interrupted by some scratches sounds. Royce will make you feel the hustle.
Who Want It: Royce is ready to erase his enemies from the face of the earth with his bombastic lyrics that are enhanced by a beautiful violin background. Vowels will dance on Royce s tongue and rock your world-if you like pure hip hop, of course.
Don ‘t ignore the swinging Return Of Malcom. Rapid piano sounds introduce the track. Royce will shoot at you with his killa flow. Again, you will feel the passion and the dedication. The use of the vocals totally fit with the context of the song.
The mixtape also features Guilty Simpson and Black Milk s Sound the Alarm, which is truly a must hear.
Kid Vishis is featured on the bonus track. You will probably enjoy They Call Me Kid.
While many claim to be Detroit s rightful kings, Royce da 5.9 already owns the title. His great mastery of rhyme and flow make of him a hip hop master. Detroit can be proud of him and you can cop his mixtape with no hesitation!
Copyright © 2007 by Isabelle Esling
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Tony Blair's Top Aide Cleared Of Stealing Eminem's File (All Hip Hop Com article)

A top legal aide of UK Prime Minister Tony Blair was cleared of stealing the government’s personal file on superstar rapper Eminem last week.
According to The Mirror, Nicholas Smart, 26, works with Prime Minister Blair’s private legal team, which is headquartered out of Blair’s Downing Street headquarters.
Smart’s house was raided for an unrelated incident and during the raid, police found a highly confidential Crown Prosecution Service file on Eminem, born Marshall Mathers.
According to the classified document, UK government officials considered charging Eminem with inciting fans to take drugs during his tour of the UK in 2001, but the prosecution of the rapper was never carried out.
Smart denied charges of theft and receiving and told London’s Inner Court that he took the file home by mistake and was scared to return it.