Burn Rubber & Acalpoco Gold Present: Detroit Riots (T3, Buff1, Ro Spit, Fat Ray, One Be Lo, Marv Won, Fatt Father & Phatboy Chef) (Prod. by Black Milk)

Burn Rubber Sneaker Boutique (www.burnrubberdetroit.com) and Acapulco Gold (www.runmygame.com) have teamed up to create the "Detroit Riots" collaborative capsule. Both companies are known for creating designs that start conversations, create debates and educate the masses all at the same time. The Detroit Riot series was inspired by the city’s Riots of 1967, that occurred as a direct result of many of the ills that are plaguing our society today like a troubled economy, high unemployment rate, police brutality, dissatisfaction with social conditions and the rapid population decline in many urban areas. The Detroit Riots series brings light to how far we’ve come as a society but also shows how close we are to repeating history if issues are not only addressed but corrected.

To commemorate this collaboration Burn Rubber and Acapulco Gold reached out to eight emcees: Ro Spit, One Be Lo, T3, Phatboy Chef, Marv Won, Buff 1, Fatt Father, and Fat Ray) out of Michigan to contribute a verse to a song produced by Black Milk and inspired by the Riots of 67. In addition to the song they have also created a website (detroitriots.burnrubberdetroit.com) where you will find ring tones, wallpapers and more information about the project that releases on December 26, 2009.

Download: Detroit Riots (T3, Buff1, Ro Spit, Fat Ray, One Be Lo, Marv Won, Fatt Father & Phatboy Chef) (Prod. by Black Milk)

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Buff1 - It's A 1derful Life (Hosted by DJ Rhettmatic)

Representing the Athletic Mic League and Crown Royale, Buff1 presents us with the new mixtape, It's A 1derful Life. Features on the mixtape include Kam Moye, Danny Brown, U-N-I, Fashawn, Shawn Jackson, Darien Brockington and others, as well as production from DJ Rhettmatic, Black Milk, Astronote, M-Phazes, Ski Beats, Damu, Cook Classics, 6th Sense and more.

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David Dallas feat. Buff1 - Front To Back (Remix)

Auckland, New Zealand's own David Dallas enlists one of Detroit's finest for the Remix of "Front To Back" off his recently released album, Something Awesome. The "Front To Back" Remix will serve as the bonus track on David's upcoming single "I Get The Feelin'", as well as Buff1's upcoming free release of It's A 1derful Life, which is set to drop this week.

Download: David Dallas feat. Buff1 - "Front To Back (Remix)"

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Buff1 x Diz Gibran x Shawn Jackson - The Best Are Full of Love (Prod. by Cook Classics)

Here's a joint that was originally supposed to be on Shawn Jackson's The New Classics mixtape, but has just this evening been brought to the surface with additional verses from Buff1 & Diz Gibran. "The Best Are Full of Love" will be featured on Buff1's upcoming album 1derful Life (available December 2nd) as well as Shawn Jack's mixtape, which should be coming out soon.

Download: Buff1 x Diz Gibran x Shawn Jackson - "The Best Are Full of Love"

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Damu The Fudgemunk feat. Buff1 - When The Winter Comes

When the Winter Comes (2-track mix) is produced by Damu The Fudgemunk and will appear on the upcoming free digital release It’s a 1derful Life from Buff1, available December 2nd. Damu The Fudgemunk is releasing the instrumental version of his group Y Society's debut LP, Travel At Your Own Pace, in late November on Redefinition Records (CD/Vinyl) & Tres Records (Digital).

When The Winter Comes is gonna get all my cold climate people ready for winter and it'll also get everybody ready for the holiday season. Hope y’all like it! - Buff1

Download: Damu The Fudgemunk feat. Buff1 - "When The Winter Comes"

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Crown Royale (Buff1 x DJ Rhettmatic) - We Gotcha

As Buff1 says, "We did 'We Gotcha' to let cats know we had more in store. Just a fun joint for the fans." Rhettmatic had this to say about the song: "When I made the track for "We Gotcha," it was originally made for a producer's showcase in LA where I was sharing the stage with Illmind, M-Phazes, Keelay & Zaire, and Veterano. I gave Buff1 the beat him and thus, "We Gotcha" was born. Here's a boom bap track that I hope that the DJs can appreciate. Being a DJ myself, I always try to make a track that's DJ friendly."

Download: Crown Royale - "We Gotcha"

Below is the press release info regarding the recent signing of Crown Royale to MYX Music Label:

Bay Area-based MYX Music Label is proud to announce the signing of Crown Royale, the hip-hop duo comprised of Michigan emcee Buff1 and LA-based DJ Rhettmatic, in anticipation of their 2010 release.

The formation of Crown Royale marks a new chapter in the careers of both Buff1 and DJ Rhettmatic, and both are proud to have MYX Music involved, "I'm honored to be part of the MYX Music Label family," says Rhettmatic, "To have a company like MYX interested and excited in the music Buff and myself make is a blessing, especially during these times with only a few indie labels around." Crown Royale now joins an extensive artist roster, and are more than proud to be in the same label family as Keelay & Zaire, Jern Eye, Fortilive, Kam Moye aka Supastition, and D.Black. "They're building a strong roster and I'm proud to be associated with so many artists I respect," explains Buff, "We're blessed to have a label that believes in what we do, is a fan of what we do, and wants to join forces with us."

Karim Panni, head of MYX Music Label, believes that, "Crown Royale represents that pure hip-hop feel the game needs right now. The combination of Buff1 and DJ Rhettmatic is lethal. Rhettmatic is a good friend of mine and he approached me a year ago about the album, and once I heard some of the music, the signing was a no-brainer." I'm super excited to combine forces with A-Side Worldwide. We've both been in the indie game for a minute, and are creating what looks like a championship team." Having also recently signed emcee One Be Lo, MYX is expanding quickly and continues to affirm its spot as one of the leading independent hip-hop labels. “Buff1 and Rhettmatic is a classic combination. Crown Royale is undeniable. Both are at the top of their game right now, and I can’t wait for the world to hear this music," proclaims A-Side Worldwide President Jackson Perry, "We‘re happy to hear that MYX is just as excited about CR as we are."

Both Buff1 and DJ Rhettmatic developed their careers in hip-hop hotbeds. A native of southeast Michigan, Buff1 witnessed the golden years of the Detroit scene - an influence that's instantly recognizable in his polished cadence. Buff's two solo records, Pure and There's Only One, define his style over a decade-long run of touring and recording. Working as part of the septet Athletic Mic League (AML), Buff has gone on to be commended as part of URB's NEXT 100. A couple thousand miles away, Rhettmatic was absorbing the hip-hop Mecca that is southern California. He has worked with legendary DJ crew Beat Junkies, hip-hop group The Visionaries, and spun for Cypress Hill, Talib Kweli, the late J Dilla, and a stack of Stones Throw artists. After finally connecting through Now On member DJ Haircut (Mayer Hawthorne) and Jackson Perry, Rhettmatic and Buff instantly realized their chemistry, adoration for each other's work, and decided a collaboration was needed. Look for more from Crown Royale as they plan their debut 2010 release.

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Crown Royale (DJ Rhettmatic x Buff1) - Artist Of The Week

MC Buff1 and DJ Rhettmatic are Crown Royale. The two discuss their upcoming collab project. Stay tuned for more info.

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Buff1 - The Shift (Prod. by 14KT)

The future is now, and Athletic Mic League members Buff1 & 14KT are leading the way. Today, the duo has released The Shift, and Buff1 goes nuts over the futuristic-type banger provided by 14KT. I'm yet to hear a track from these dude's that I didn't like. Michigan hip-hop stays dope all day, every day.

Download: Buff1 - "The Shift" (Prod. by 14KT)

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Buff1 feat. AB - Real Appeal (Prod. by 14KT) (Music Video)

Here is the new video for Buff1's third single, "Real Appeal" off his There's Only One album which was released earlier this year. The track features vocals from soul singer AB and is produced by 14KT of the the Lab Technicians.

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