DJ Soko – Night Time

DJ Soko

Detroit DJ, Mello Music Group artist, and 1/3rd of The Left, DJ Soko is back with his latest mix. When I tell y’all to remember the name DJ Soko, I’d advise you to do it. He’s got some big things up his midget Asian arm sleeves. Aside from my consistent jokes about him, he’s one [...]

BLAT! Pack Presents Chell: COMC Thursday (video)

BLAT! Pack vocalist Chell talks to some of her favorite people such as fellow BLAT! Pack emcees JYoung The General and P.H.I.L.T.H.Y., DJ Soko of The Left, and Miso – manager of Clear Soul Forces – on what it means to, “come out of your shell.” And, as always, typical BLAT! Pack shenanigans ensue! Spread [...]

DJ Soko – Joints (Mix)

DJ Soko of this dope indie supergroup called The Left was recently inspired to put this 40 minute mix together on his birthday yesterday. Look at that? It’s HIS birthday but he’s putting music together for US? Check out the 40 minute mix, “Joints,” below and peep the tracklisting. Download: DJ Soko – Joints 1. [...]

Moe Dirdee – My Pocket

Just got some music from Moe Dirdee from his upcoming mixtape – Dirdee Moetown 2. Check out “My Pocket” below and if  you’re in the Detroit area then BE SURE to be at Oslo on May 20th for the release party hosted by Marvwon, with Apollo Brown, DJ Soko, DJ Sicari, and DJ Bet on [...]

TreeTops – Apollo Brown Mini-Mix

As he’s gearing up to release his 27-track instrumental opus Clouds, Mello Music Group got TreeTops and put together this Apollo Brown Mini-Mix that consists of classic and rare Apollo produced tracks. Get your copy below! Download: TreeTops – Apollo Brown Mini-Mix 01. Danny Brown “The Wizard” 02. Dudley Perkins “Heaven & Hell” [rmx] 03. [...]

The Best Of 2010

Janelle Monae

2010 has finally come to a close and what a year it was! The year in music started off slow but boy did it pick up with releases from The Roots, The Left, Danny Brown, Black Milk, and a list of events that made 2010 a great year for hip-hop. But 2010 wasn’t the year [...]

DETROIT: The Left Gas Mask Release Party Thursday, Oct. 28th

The Left

DETROIT: Thursday, October 28th, The Left (Apollo Brown, Journalist 103, and DJ Soko) will be having their album release party at The Shelter for their new album, Gas Mask, which drops on the 26th on Mello Music Group. Hosted by Magestik Legend with Paradime on the 1′s and 2′s and performances by Finale, Hassaan Mackey, [...]

The Left – Scared

If you’ve been under a rock, allow me to lift it to alert you to as who The Left are. The Left, comprised of one of my best friends DJ Soko, my homie-slash-Winnie The Pooh look alike Apollo Brown, and incomparable emcee Journalist 103. It’s been an incredible journey and two years later, we’re finally [...]

Apollo Brown on RETV

If you follow us on Twitter, you’ve definitely seen Apollo Brown and myself engaged in heavy comedic Twitter wars (OF COURSE I was victorious) but all jokes aside, Apollo’s one of the best producers I’ve ever met. I’m glad that he’s finally getting his just due. Check out this interview he had with Rap Entertainment [...]

The LEO SUMMER BLOWOUT SHOW August 6th, The Shelter, Detroit MI 9pm-2am

WHUTUPDOE.COM Presents The LEO SUMMER BLOWOUT SHOW! Friday, August 6th, 2010 The Shelter 431 E. Congress St. Detroit, MI 48226 9pm-2am ONLY $10!!! 18 & UP! With Performances By: RenCen CoolBeanz (http://www.blingunivercity.com/) Nick Speed Street Justice (http://www.streetjusticehiphop.com/) JYoung The General (http://jyoungthegeneral.bandcamp.com/) p2dahi (http://p2dahi.bandcamp.com/) FowL (http://www.youtube.com/user/snowking91) Andrey Smartz Chuck Good (http://theredcuplife.blogspot.com/) Hosted by Juan Neal of [...]