Detroit's produced some of the best rappers and producers in hip-hop to this day. From J Dilla and Eminem to Big Sean, Danny Brown, Tee Grizzley and more, Detroit has a rich music history, especially when it pertains to hip-hop. Apollo Brown is among those who've continued to put on for the city throughout the years while producing music that reflected Detroit's influence in hip-hop. To pay homagve to the city that raised him, Apollo Brown released his new project, Sincerely, Detroit which plays like a love letter to the city. Brown recruits a list of Detroit legends for the project such as Royce Da 5'9", Trick Trick, Black Milk, and more as well as artists like Marv Won, Illa J, and Bronze Nazareth.
About The Author
Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years.
Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021.
Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.
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