Hard Knock TV’s exclusive in-depth interview with Elzhi. In part 2, Elzhi shares his J Dilla memories including Dr Dre wanting to work with Dilla and him. The interview continues as Elzhi talks to Nick Huff Barili about his critically acclaimed mixtape Elmatic, what inspired him to remake Illmatic and how he hasn’t met Nas [cont.]

This single will hit on Itunes August 21st. Enjoy the radio rip until then.

Directed by Donavan Glover.

Elzhi is prepping his next LP, The Weather Man (will Cage or Evidence have a problem with this?). Here is a new recording which may or may not make the final cut.

In this video, Elzhi takes his audience back in time to the Mid-90′s, and into Maurice Malone’s Hip-Hop Shop. The Shop was the heart of the Detroit hip hop scene where many collaborated, battled and shared music. It was there that a young Elzhi first grabbed the microphone to prove that he had the ability [cont.]

Elzhi on the Elmatic tour is interviewed by Jeff Baraka in Chicago at Double Door. A Camovement by Cam Be. Presented by Go Where Hip-Hop. Backed by the band Verzatile.

+FE Music proudly presents “Not Here Anymore”, the first single from Phonte’s upcoming solo album, Charity Starts At Home, due 9/27 on +FE Music/Jamla. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] LISTEN: Phonte – “Not Here Any More” (feat. Elzhi, prod. 9th Wonder) Phonte – “Not Here Any More” (feat. Elzhi, prod. 9th Wonder)

Recently Elzhi from Slum Village performed in the [Canada's] capitol on his “Elmatic” tour. Without a doubt hip-hop was in the building. From performing his classic’s to his new material from “Elmatic” the crowd did not miss a beat reciting his lyrics. We got some time to chop it up with the Detroit MC check [cont.]

“Crying Broke” offers the nostalgic 90′s feel Hip-Hop Fans having been craving for quite some time. With an All-Star line up of Alums from Tribe, Little Brother & Slum Village, these 3 SUPER MC’s send out a direct warning to all upstarts, “Stop Ya Blood Clot CRYING!!!”. Along with Rapper Big Pooh & Elzhi, Consequence [cont.]

Second video from Elzhi’s well-publicized Nas tribute LP ELmatic.Video produced by Michael Castelaz, Track produced by Will Sessions.

While in London, Sumit caught up with Elzhi. Outside the Bape store in London, the rapper speaks on how the concept for Elmatic was born. The rapper also talks about Detroit Hip Hop. Sumit and Elzhi also speak on why Royce Da 5’9″ was chosen to be AZ in “Life’s A Bitch”. Elzhi reveals he [cont.]

Detroit emcee eLZhi has been heralded as one of hip-hop’s most talented for years now, but to some, there was something missing. Despite the witty punchlines, multi-syllabic rhyme patterns and conceptual genius shown on songs like “Guessing Game” and “Rules of Rap,” harsher critics said he couldn’t evoke emotion—one of musician’s most important tasks. Well, [cont.]

The wait is over, you can now download Elzhi’s ELmatic (tribute to Nas’ Illmatic) now. Elzhi’s ELmatic free album is produced and played Live by Will Sessions. Tracklisting 1. The Genesis 2. Detroit State of Mind (Houseshoes Shout) 3. Halftime 4. Memory Lane 5. The World Is Yours 6. Represent 7. Life’s A Bitch feat. [cont.]

Elzhi shows off the video for his excellent cover of Nas’ “Halftime”. Directed by GerardVictor.Com. From Elmatic, hitting May 10th.

Another one from Elzhi’s Elmatic Nas tribute LP, which drops next week. Produced by Will Sessions. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] LISTEN: Elzhi – “Halftime” Elzhi – “Halftime”

To say that Elzhi’s “ELmatic” has been a labor of love would be an understatement. The idea was first broached years ago by DJ House Shoes and discussed and bandied about incessantly since. Though the concept was unrealized for what seemed like ages; years went by, life got in the way, recording and touring with [cont.]

Was almost going to front on this since Fashawn just did an Illmatic cover record, but El ripped this. Nice flip on the original sample too. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] LISTEN: Elzhi – “Detroit State Of Mind” Elzhi – “Detroit State Of Mind”