![]() It is worth noting that Payroll has also spoken about his admiration for Jay-Z and that some of his lyrics do scan in the same “aspirational” manner. On a macro level, this is reminiscent of modern rap’s reverence for Cash Money and Three 6 Mafia at the (perceived) expense of more traditional rap geek consensus. Eastside Chedda Boyz may not have drawn the same level of star power to their two albums (B-Legit, Yukmouth and Richie Rich notwithstanding) but they were immortalized in song by none other than Cam’ron, who shouted out “Detroit cheddar boys” on Diplomatic Immunity. E-40, Too Short, B-Legit and Tuff Tone maintained the Bay Area connection. appeared on the Street Lord’z follow up album Masterpiece Theatre (in addition to Capone-N-Noreaga, Shyne, Beanie Sigel, Freeway and Young Chris). By 2003, the profiles of each group had risen to the point where artists from all over the country were taking notice. Street Lord’z 1999 debut album Platinum Rolees Don’t Tic Toc is a foundational cornerstone of the current Detroit sound, down to the California connection (Too Short, B-Legit, Daz and Spice 1 all make appearances). ![]() He’s referred to Street Lord’z crew member/fallen legend Blade Icewood as the city’s 2Pac and the group as the their Hot Boys. Payroll is a self described disciple of Eastside Chedda Boyz and Street Lord’z. ![]() 4-1P and Sosa Dreamz are also stellar and reaffirm his local allegiances. Payroll (the ostensible DBCH kingpin) now spends a fair amount of time broadening his horizons with Cardo. The signature Detroit production and instantly quotable lyrics that made DBCH a local staple have been pushed forward by a group of promising up and comers who are more than happy to carry the baton. ![]() Rather than prioritize technical skill like an Eminem or Big Sean or drawing inspiration from Black Milk or Dilla, these artists often take stylistic cues from the Doughboyz Cashout movement. If one common thread binds them together, it’s that each has taken a specific aspect of the Detroit sound and expanded it in their own direction. Some have more notoriety than others and some may become far more notable by year’s end. With Payroll Giovanni and Sada Baby leading the way, Detroit has had an objectively phenomenal year, While many are already familiar with Big Bossin 2 and Sada’s plethora of recent essentials (give us a new %$!* tape, man….I say this respectfully), a number of artists are creating compelling music just beneath the surface. To our knowledge, Harold Bingo has never worked in an auto factory. ![]()
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