Today, 17 years ago, Big Proof released “I Miss The Hip-Hop Shop” Posted on June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 By Remy Gelenidze On this day, 17 years ago, June 15, 2004, Big Proof release his solo debut album “I Miss the Hip Hop Shop,” the follow-up of D12’s “D12 World.” The album was released via Iron Fist Records.The 19-tracks project includes features from Journalist, MU, T-Flame, Fatt Father, 1st Born, Famous, Killa Khann and Dogmatic. There is no feature from other D12 members, not even Eminem. Proof wanted to answer the question he asked on “My Band”: “How I’m gon’ let the world know that Proof is hot?” Some of the standout tracks are “Bring It 2 Me” which is produced by J Dilla, “Play With Myself” produced by DJ Premier, “You Know How 2” produced by Denaun Porter aka Kon Artis and “Ja In A Bra,” a diss track to Ja Rule for the feud he had with Shady Records.Throughout the album, Proof raps about fame, struggles, and other issues he has encountered ever since he has blown up. You can revisit the album below: RECENT RELATED ARTICLESEminem & Proof rare interviewFebruary 26, 2026New Song: Gorillaz – “The Manifesto,” ft. Trueno & ProofOctober 9, 2025Proof will be featured on Gorillaz’s upcoming albumSeptember 20, 2025Big Proof has two new songs on Eminem’s STANS soundtracksAugust 21, 2025Poison Pen recalls Eminem & Proof battling at 88 Hip-Hop StationJune 15, 2024Esham says he’s only rapper who ever defeated Eminem, claims he never seen “8 Mile” movieMarch 20, 2024 Big ProofI Miss The Hip-Hop Shop