On its 10th year anniversary, Kuniva of D12 re-releases “Lost Gold” album with major changes and additions!
The 11-tracks project features guest appearances from Royce Da 5’9″ and Kid Vishis on a song “Keep Calm,” Denaun Porter and Rod Dae on “Move On,” Maedae on “Crusade,” Cef Allah on never-before released track “Hands Up To 85” and Maestro Williams on “Play Yo Position.”
In an exclusive interview with Marshall Mann on Southpawer and Spotify Scavenger Podcast, Kuniva talked about the importance of the rerelease of the album: “I think this album was jewel that was missed because I only did a CD release when I released it and I felt it didn’t reach the masses because it was limited edition so I decided to go back and on 10th year anniversary release it digitally. Just so that the world to appreciate it and I want more people to hear it. Last time I did it it had mixtape feeling. This time its a solid LP project. I just want the world to experience this project.”
Bizarre of D12 has recently appeared on the latest episode of The Bootleg Kev Podcas where he spoke about The Game’s Eminem-diss track, “The Black Slim Shady,” from his new album called Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind.
“I just feel like I couldn’t get past the Eminem voice,” Bizarre said of the 10-minute song from Compton rapper. “I know Game can rap better than that. I know he is a problem as a battle rapper, a guy that’s into lyrics. I feel like that was a nice little cute intro. He never got out of that, though. He stayed in Marshall’s body for the whole 10 minutes. When we gonna get Game? We know he can do it, so what happened?”
“I was not a fan of that song, nah, nah. I think he could have did better — or Stat Quo could have did better.” he added.
When Kev asked whether he was suggesting that The Game gets ghostwriting help from former Shady Records member, Bizarre remarked, “I ain’t say nothing, man. Shout out to Game.” adding a sneaky laugh.
After claiming to be “better rapper than Eminem” and willing to prove it with a Versuz battle during 4-hour long Drink Champs interview, The Game has finally released most anticipated track “The Black Slim Shady,” from his new album Drillmatic: Heart Vs. Mind.
In the song the Compton rapper bites Slim Shady’s different flows and parodies some of his biggest hit songs. At over 10 minutes long, the song leaves room for Game to come for a few other emcees as well, including 50 Cent and legendary Dr. Dre.
“I like Eminem, he’s one of the f**king good MCs, great MCs. I used to think Eminem was better than me. He not. He not. He’s not. Ay, challenge it. It’s not drama!… Swizz [Beatz] and Timbaland know that it’s bigger than Verzuz. I’m not saying I want smoke with Eminem, I’m saying I want smoke with Eminem, him, and him, whoever.” previously said The Game.
The diss-track received mainly bad reviews from hip-hop fans and D12’s Bizarre reaction says it all. The Detroit rapper reacted in the same style as Machine Gun Kelly’s “Rap Devil” back in 2018. You can check the video below:
Bizarre has recently sat down with Math Hoffa on the latest episode of My Expert Opinion, also starring Poison Pen, ESSO, HYNAKEN and MR. MECC, where the D12 legend talked about the stories of early days of dirty dozen.
Bizzy also recalled the night Big Proof was shot and killed in the club.
“Proof went to a strip club, with his hommies and he was doing with a dude a pool game. They both were intoxicated. The bouncer of the club was the dude who was playing against his cousin. And allegedly the dude shot in the air and I guess the bouncer heard the shots and he just came and start shooting, recklessly. He shot proof and he shot his own cousin and killed both of them. And he beat the case because he was the security of the spot. In his defense, he was protecting the property.” said Bizarre.
Legendary New York City DJ and graffiti writer DJ Kay Slay has passed away following COVID-19 battle.
According to veteran Hip Hop promoter Van Silk, the 55-year-old died on Easter Sunday (April 17, 2022), about 4 months after being hospitalized with COVID-19.
“Hip Hop lost a real gem. My dear brother is gone. I have known him since he was sixteen years old. He was my little brother. I introduced him to many and we did a lot of things together. We last talked December because we were finishing up the 200 rolling deep project.” told Silk in a statement with HipHopDX.
To honor the legendary producer, we have listed some of the best songs he has made with Shady Records artists, from Eminem and 50 Cent to D12 and Slaughterhouse. #RestInPece
1. DJ Kay Slay – “I’m Gone,” featuring Eminem and Obie Trice.
2. DJ Kay Slay – “Census Bureau,” featuring D12.
3. DJ Kay Slay – “50 Shot Ya,” featuring 50 Cent.
4. DJ Kayslay – “Rolling 50 Deep,” featuring Royce 5’9″ and 49 other rappers.
5. DJ Kay Slay – “Respect The Architect,” featuring Conway The Machine, Busta Rhymes & Benny the Butcher.
6. DJ Kay Slay – “Freestyle,” featuring Eminem.
7. DJ Kay Slay – “Kayslay Freestyle,” featuring Slaughterhouse.
After Royce 5’9″, Skylar Grey and Nasaan, Kxng Crooked and Kuniva from D12 have also showed support to Eminem’s Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nomination.
“Eminem was nominated to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and that’s good. We need him in there. We need one of the greatest wordsmiths alive to be in Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Period, point-blank. A Tribe Called Quest too. Need them in there. Those are the vibes.” – said Crooked
“Now guess who else we need in there? We need Rakim the god emcee in there. Hip-hop and lyricism would be very different if that great mind never showed up. Guess who else we need? Snoop Dogg.” – Crooked added.
Kuniva shared Eminem’s “Till I Collapse” on his Instagram with the caption: “So proud of my brother here. Coming from where we came from and having those dreams of making it…to being nominated for THIS. My guy for life! Legend! Shady for life.”
Bizarre has recently done “Off The Porch” interview with Mikala Horne on Dirty Glove Bastard.
During the conversation Biz broke down the different miles of Detroit, his childhood growing up in 7 Mile, childhood story of getting hit in the face, jumping off the porch at the 18, how he has navigated throughout his life and learning how to move cautiously, thoughts on the new generation, started rapping in the fifth grade and it leading into his rap name, being influenced by Scarface and Redman, his mom making him rap at churches and auditioning, his experience with battle rapping, Eminem being judged off his race during battle rapping, Big Proof creating the group, the creative concept behind the shower caps, rules back in the day when it came to the industry, not having a lot of support when they first came out, Jay Electronica doing videography for D12, smoke sessions with Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg and more!
“Back in the days, it was like ‘white man can’t jump.’ That’s the best way I can describe. It was always like ‘man who is this white boy? but once Eminem opened his mouth and started rapping they were like ‘ohh, s**t, this white boy nice.’ So people who knew he was nice there was no doubt about it but we were always constantly going to new environments, so when we were going to new environment, I already kinda knew ‘alright there’s going to be some bulls**t’ and then when Em opened his mouth and before he even finished his verse, there was already believers, so yeah, there were lots of doubters cause Detroit is 90% black city. Lots of ni**as bet money cause they thought they gonna be able to beat Eminem in battle.” said the D12 emcee.
When interviewer asked about him battling Eminem, Bizarre responded: “I did battle Eminem before. Did I win? NAAAH, NAAH [Laughs] but I did not lose to a lot of people, I lost to him and I lost to Swifty McVay before.”
“There was a process of elimination when battling. It might have been 50 people in this battle so If I win, I just win the first round. I still got like five other rounds to go and then if I win the whole battle, then I can battle Eminem because he was the champion, he was just on the sidelines, waiting to see who gonna win out of this 50 people.” – Bizarre added.
Swifty McVay of D12 is back with a new project titled “Swift McVay Presents: Detroit Life 2.”
The 13 tracks offering includes guest appearances from Kuniva, Jon Connor, 80Empire, MRKsx, Tristan Lee, Lil David Ruffin, Beez, Mr. Wrong, StretchMoney and PDot.
D12, a legendary hip-hop group formed in 1996 and led by ‘de facto’ leader Eminem, has launched new website and new merchandise came with it.
After dropping two albums, the group achieved mainstream success, as their projects topped the charts in many countries, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France and more.
Now, the group members want to keep the legacy alive so the home of D12 world has been created. The website includes merchandise, iconic discography, and livestream room which is scheduled for every Saturday at 9 PM – 12 AM GMT.
The group announced the news on social media with the caption: “We got the new website poppin with new merch and more to come! The brand will never die and we’re breathing new life into it starting now! #D12falife!”
In related news, D12 are the special guests at Snoop Dogg’s “I Wanna Thank Me” tour in Europe, starting August 28, 2022, which will also feature performances from Xizibit and Obie Trice.
Check the announcement below and visit D12’s website here
We got the new website poppin with new merch and more to come! The brand will never die and we’re breathing new life into it starting now! #D12falife! https://t.co/RN0hN8RN0X
Rapper Biz Markie, most famous for his iconic hit “Just a Friend,” has died after a series of complications from diabetes that he’s been fighting for more than a year.
To show love, D12’s Kuniva shared a rare video of Biz Markie surprising Eminem at his birthday party.
On the caption, we read: “In honor of a pioneer. I usually try to keep my personal pics and footage to myself bc people steal them and post like it iss theirs. So I kept the old a** text up on the screen from the two way. But this was one of the most memorable nights EVER. The first time I met the legends Biz Markie and @ at the bro Big Daddy Kane at Eminem surprise 26th Bday party we threw him at St. Andrews in Detroit. This was definitely a highlight in my life and I was just as starstruck as Em lol RIP to a GREAT legend who was super cool and showed us all love that night.”
On 20 years anniversary of their debut album, legendary hip-hop group D12 have reissued an expansive, deluxe edition of Devil’s Night. The original album was dropped 20 years ago, exactly on this day, June 19 2001.
Upon its release, the album debuted at No.1 on the US Billboard 200 charts and No.2 on the United Kingdom’s official chart. The album also reached the top of the Canadian charts.
With Swifty McVay, Kon Artis, Kuniva, Big Proof, Bizarre, and Eminem on deck, Devil’s Night found the six Detroit emcees bringing an endless slew of violence and depravity to a collection of Eminem, Dr. Dre, and Bass Brothers production.
“Words Are Weapons” and “These Drugs” appeared on streaming services for the first time ever. There’s also a fire track titled “Freestyle,” which was previously released but has now been given a different instrumental.
Additionally, the expanded version of the album features instrumentals of the songs “Shit On You,” “Purple Pills,” “Fight Music,” and “Blow My Buzz.”
On this day, exactly 17 years ago (April 27, 2004), D12 released their second studio album, “D12 World.” The album sold 544,000 copies in its first week in the United States and debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also topped United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand albums charts.
“D12 World” became the best performing sales week for a hip hop release of 2004 until Eminem released Encore, which sold 1,582,000 copies in its first 10 days.
The album spent 28 weeks on the charts and went 2x platinum in the United States, platinum in Australia, Japan, New Zealand and United Kingdom and gold in Germany.
D12’s second project produced two singles, “My Band” and “How Come.” The first one was the commercial success as the single entered into the Top 10 on Billboard Hot 100 charts and is certified platinum in Australia and New Zealand. In the United States, United Kingdom and Norway, the single is certified gold.
