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Collectors Item - Music, Art and Life: Guilty Simpson
Detroit's Vstylez Assembles Titans Of The Microphone For Outstanding Posse Cuts


Give it up for this Motor City lyricst who works hard to keep the art of the posse cut alive and exciting. For the past decade, Vstylez unites both dope MCs and producers for competitive moments of rhyme. On his Titans series, V goes bar for bar with Skyzoo, Lil' Fame, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Big Pooh, eLZhi, Royce Da 5'9, Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat,Ty Farris, Boog Brown and Phat Kat. Prepare for temps to rise as these MCs go backdraft and bring fire to the booth. 

It's A Detroit Thang As Ketch P Joins Elzhi, Guilty Simpson, Black Milk & Others On "Untitled"

"These songs were recorded at Uncle Trick Trick's Blue Room Studio about a decade ago. I've held on to these songs intentionally waiting on the right moment to release them. As time went on I realized there is no such thing as the right moment. So with that being said I hope y'all enjoy "Untitled."" - Ketch P

Dirt Platoon Recruit O.C., Ruste Juxx & Guilty Simpson on "Get Ya Handz Dirty"


Live from Baltimore is the raw and hardcore music of Dirt Platoon who remain grimy as ever on their 2020 project "Get Ya Handz Dirty". The beats and perspective of life remain filthy driven by voices that are unmistakably gritty by this crew who rep the B-More streets. When it's time to feel the aggressive edge of Hip Hop, Dirt Platoon are among the elite in a new generation of artists who have what it takes to make you do the stank face.

Bang Ya Head To MED, Guilty Simpson & Black Milk's "Face Down"

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"J Dilla’s protege Guilty Simpson first collaborated with Madlib’s protege MED on the hard hitting ‘Jungle Love’ track off J Dillas ‘The Shining’ LP. They continued to reunite on several tracks after and now offer us the Loyalty EP. With beats by Black Milk, MNDSGN, Exile and Preme, the duo have no choice but to come correct with the lyrics and they do.

From Cali to Detroit, MED and Guilty Simpson deliver a 10 track EP to get you ready for the album dropping later this year on Bang Ya Head Entertainment."

Guilty Simpson - "Blue Collar" featuring eLZhi

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In these turbulent times Guilty Simpson and eLZhi murder with rhymes in a dangerous duet which redefines just how dark and threatening Hip Hop can sound. This psychedelic cut is courtesy of "Detroit's Son" Guilty Simpson and represents the unique tone which he presents across his 2015 LP of Rock-influenced darkness.

Guilty Simpson - "Vanguard Organization" and "Unreleased Material" feat. MED

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Guilty Simpson is doin' the damn thang in 2015 as he represents Detroit in a definition of real live street music. Prolific as usual with guest spots and solo releases, listen as Guilty gives Hip Hop fans the rawness they thirst for by painting visions of the ghetto over rugged sample-based instrumentals on "Unreleased Material" featuring MED and "Vanguard Organization".

Detroit MC Finale Drops A Few Random Joints For Spring 2015

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A sinister arrangement of violins and keys serve as the foundation to make you bounce as Finale's distinct flow and flurry of images let loose on "Random Joint" produced by The ARE. It's clear this Detroit has a lot on his mind as he absorbs all that bothers him within sight and reflects in back out to you in rhyme.

The raw sound of Detroit Hip Hop continues on 2 more random joints featuring Guilty Simpson, Jay Dee and Big Tone as Finale chooses gutter production to reflect the rugged-at-heart approach of his music and city.

Stay tuned to Finale's Soundcloud page for more random joints, he says he's "gonna use this for exclusives and stuff i never put out".



Phat Kat feat. eLZhi and Guilty Simpson - "All Madden" (Official Video)


The dream Detroit team of Phat Kat, eLZhi and Guilty Simpson is mean as the demonstrate why they are still to be respected as lyricists on "All Madden". Beware as them things get 'ta clappin' in the dangerous video and first single taken from Kat's album “Rededication to the Suckas” coming soon.

DJ Dez & DJ Butter - "Chess Never Checkers" feat. Kool G Rap & Guilty Simpson


'Round here you gotta be bold to ingest the hardcore sounds of DJ Dez & DJ Butter, Kool G Rap & Guilty Simpson who pierce your eardrum with raw Hip Hop. This drum-heavy track which aims at the powers that be of society comes from Dez & Butter's "A Piece Of The Action" album, a project which features other lyrical heavyweights such as Phat Kat, eLZhi, VStylez and more Detroit representatives.

Video: ThisIsBackStageTV Interviews Tha Liks, Onyx, LOTUG, Jeru, Masta Ace & More


Hip Hop shows it's worldwide and timeless influence as an array of celebrated U.S. acts are welcomed to Poland for interviews on ThisIsBackStageTV. The continent embraces both veterans such as Tha Liks, Onyx, LOTUG, Jeru, Masta Ace as well as the newer generation of Guilty Simpson, Apollo Brown and Torae whom all provide food for thought about Hip Hop culture and life as in-demand touring artists.

LAW - "The Outbreak" Mixtape feat. MC Eiht, Prince Po, Guilty Simpson & more


"Not too long ago, you were probably introduced to a new MC named LAW, flanked by Sean Price and Rock aka Heltah Skeltah on their banger, "Deathwish". Fresh out of the lab, LAW, Cali's rising son, has come back to clue you in to what his upcoming album, The Virus, is going to sound like. Calling upon the OG, MC Eiht and the homeys, Crooked I and R-Mean, LAW's second single is another banger for you and yours. This time LAW only needs "One Minute" to let you know he's packing that heat. Over a sonic sound scape provided by S-1 (Kanye's "Power"), this quartet of rhyme slingers leave no witnesses behind. Currently Law is preparing a mixtape with DJ Dub (Jay Electronica, Saigon, CRS) entitled "The Outbreak" to give you a sample of The Virus before it gets exposed to the world."

Alterbeats - "Fruit Punch" (feat. Guilty Simpson & The Rockness Monstah)



Guilty Simpson and Rockness Monsta come to bully the game as the two call out those who seem too sweet for the mic on "Fruit Punch".

In promotion for ALTERPROD's sophomore compilation album Class Struggle, which is set for an October 29th release date, the French production, design and video consortium unveil the project's inaugural leak "Fruit Punch," featuring both Guilty Simpson and The Rockness Monstah. "Amateur night, these clowns can't damage a mic/ So I'm breaking off the hand that they write with.." - Guilty Simpson.

Produced entirely by ALTERPROD's in-house producer, Alterbeats, Class Struggle expands upon the creative direction as its predecessor, The French Revolution, which focuses on the current global economic crisis, while placing an emphasis on the new class struggle to live free. The album boasts guests appearances from both legendary and upcoming underground mainstay emcees Tragedy Khadafi, Neek The Exotic, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Copywrite, Bekay, Verbal Kent, Skeezo, and Mic Handz, among others. 'Class Struggle' will be available both in both digital format through all major digital retailers, as well physical CD, where it will be sold through several record shops and online outlets on October 29th.

Tracklist:
01. Verbal Kent - Who's Next
02. Halfabrick - Brass Knuckles
03. Main Flow, Copywrite, Solicit & DJ Tricks - Class Struggle
04. Divine & Tragedy Khadafi - 7th Dynasty
05. Skeezo - Real Talk
06. Bekay - Idol
07. Shabaam Sahdeeq (feat. DJ Tricks) - Stop It
08. Guilty Simpson & Rockness Monstah - Fruit Punch
09. Napoleon Da Legend (feat. Crazy Bazarro) - Guidelines
10. Nutso - From The Heart
11. Dirt Platoon (feat. DJ Modesty) - Alter Ego
12. Mic Handz - My Life
13. Shabaam Sahdeeq, Skeezo & Mic Handz - Grustle
14. Carnage 45 - The Overview
15. Neek the Exotic & Satchel Page - The Unit

Guilty Simpson & Small Professor - "On The Run" (feat. DJ Revolution)



Dark Jazz sound serves as the backdrop for Guilty Simpson's journey through the streets on the Small Professor-produced "On The Run". This frantic combination of beats, rhymes and cuts demonstrates Hip Hop music's ability to provoke dangerous and cinematic images to the listener.

From Guilty and Pro's album "Highway Robbery" coming out on Sept. 23, 2013, album snippets available here at Amazon.

Eric Lau - "The Laulau Anthology" (Mixed by Mr. Bee)



From Mr. Bee:

"I recorded this session to honor one of my favorite music producers for the last past years: Eric Lau !
I hope you'll enjoy this overview of his amazing work.
Stay tuned for his highly anticipated new album : "One Of Many" coming out shortly :)

Share the love, peace !"

Peace to @willmofo313 on Twitter for bringing this mix to my attention. Enter an exciting movement of music as Eric Lau and the emerging talent who he works with on the underground take you on a path of pleasant Hip Hop and R&B sound which stands out among the rest.

1) Always Will (feat Muhsinah & Kaidi Tatham)
2) Star Trekking
3) Cruise Control
4) Give Light, Give Love
5) Intro (U Ready?)
6) He Said, She Said (feat Guilty Simpson)
7) Bendy
8) Yet & Still (feat Rahel & Georgia Anne Muldrow)
9) It’s Time
10) The Bed
11) Cloud Burst
12) No Regrets (feat Oddisee)
13) Lil’ Chop
14) Lzy
15) Warp
16) Noma (feat Ben Hadwen)
17) The Garden
18) Chant & Bounce
19) Militant
20) In The Air
21) 4U
22) What I’d Rather (feat Oddisee)
23) Wee Deep
24) Lies That Sound True (feat Has-Lo)
25) Vu Ja De
26) Minnie
27) Earthing Out
28) Gold En
29) One

Listen to: Eric Lau - "The Mission EP"


Enjoy the 2012 EP from UK producer Eric Lau, a Hip Hop presentation which includes a 15-TRACK deluxe edition vinyl, featuring contributions from Fatima, Olivier Daysoul, Chris "Daddy" Dave, Alex Bonfanti & Damu The Fudgemunk. I like to think of Eric's distinct production vibe as melodic, spaced-out Jazz fusion incorporated to the boom-bap, sample-based sound of Hip Hop. Listen for yourself and absorb the beats and rhymes of "The Mission EP".

Small Pro - "Spare Razor" (feat. Guilty Simpson & Reef The Lost Cauze)




The approach of these two MCs proves to be just as threatening as a site of a razor as each bring you visuals and metaphors as sharp, dark-minded lyricists. Guilty Simpson & Reef The Lost Cauze present "Spare Razor" from Small Professor's compilation "Gigantic, Vol. 1" to be released on January 24, 2012. Check the tracklist for this project below:


1. Small Pro Cometh
2. P(ea) Gets Off (feat. Von Pea)
3. Chambray (feat. Elucid)
4. Can't Be Scared (feat. Buff1)
5. Pear Razor
6. Make Moves (feat. Blueprint and Curly Castro)
7. Attitude Problem (feat. Stik Figa)
8. Spare Razor (feat. Guilty Simpson and Reef The Lost Cauze)
9. Barefoot Gorilla Baboon Funk
10. When The Last Leaf Falls (feat. Has-Lo)
11. Play It BY Ear (feat. Random)
12. Hare Razor (feat. Curly Castro and Zilla Rocca)
13. On The Count Of Three, Say...
14. Good Evening (feat. Al Mighty)

Eric Lau - "Yesterday" (feat. Guilty Simpson, Fatima & Olivier Daysoul)




Detroit's own Guilty Simpson lays down trails, tribulations and memories of ghetto life on "Yesterday". With Eric Lau's vision on the boards, Guilty's harsh memories of the hood are presented as a beautiful vision for the listener. This soulful and melodic track brings a sense of calm with head-nod rhythms and vocal performances by Fatima & Olivier Daysoul who give depth and definition to the idea of yesterday throughout this song. Listen and take a trip back in the days with this union of Hip Hop and Soul. 

"Yesterday" is featured on Eric Lau's "THe Mission EP" which you can pre-order here.

Eric Lau - "The Mission" (feat. Guilty Simpson)

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It's a Detroit/European collaboration as UK producer Eric Lau provides spaced-out funk for Guilty Simpson's definitive and powerful flow. Nod your head to this.

Ro Spit - “Detroit 101 (feat. Fat Ray, Black Milk, Fatt Father, Guilty Simpson, & Marv Won)

Detroit has been doing their thing in bringing standout posse cuts for the new millenium. When you look at the Black Milk produced ones alone, you'll witness the cream of the crop of Detroit MCing and a revival of aggressive posse cuts in general. Ro Spit brings some of his Detroit friends for “Detroit 101 (feat. Fat Ray, Black Milk, Fatt Father, Guilty Simpson, & Marv Won). This song is from Ro Spit’s album “Glass Ceiling” which comes out on October 25th. Thanks goes to Michiganhiphop.com for the audio.







Vast Aire - "The Verdict" feat. Guilty Simpson off "Ox 2010: A Street Odyssey"



Ayatollah assists on the boards with a bass-heavy production for "The Verdict" featuring Guilty Simpson, the latest single off Vast Aire's album "Ox 2010: A Street Odyssey". The vibe of this song reminds me of RZA's production during Wu-Tang Forever in the raw sound Ayatollah provides for Vast and Guilty's unorthodox rhyme styles.


From Fat Beats:

"In between skate parks and street corners is where you will find the music of Vast Aire. A NYC native whose influences range from Comic Books, Nintendo Games, Japanese Anime and the Metaphysical Sciences. An artist who has been influenced by a variety of music and has affected a new generation of musicians. Cannibal Ox’s “Cold Vein” is considered a modern classic album not just in Hip Hop but in all musical genres. Vast Aire, who was responsible for much of the creation and development of that album, has now made another classic. “Cold Vein” which was released in 2001, is now followed up by “OX 2010: a street odyssey”. The feel is both spacey and epic and explores a new style for Vast Aire called “Simplex” which is simple ideas but explored in a complex manner. Much like the Kubrick masterpiece about the darker side of mankind, Vast Aire explores the darker side of himself. The writing for this record pushes Vast Aire into new territories, with deeper more profound ideas and codes to keep listeners and critics decyphering. It is rare for an artist to follow up to a classic album a decade later. With “OX 2010,” Vast Aire certainly has returned. "

"Ox 2010: A Street Odyssey" now available on Fat Beats Records at iTunes and Amazon.

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