Detroit’s hip-hop scene is currently thriving, with established artists like Big Sean and Eminem making comebacks alongside newcomers like Veeze gaining significant traction online. On September 19, Babyface Ray appeared on The Breakfast Club, where he discussed the city’s rising prominence in the genre.
Reflecting on the challenges faced by Detroit artists, Ray noted, “It was tough for us at first, but now, everywhere you go, they love us. It feels good right now, but at first, it was rough.” He attributed a major shift in perception to Tee Grizzley’s hit track “First Day Out,” which he believes brought attention to Detroit’s unique sound and paved the way for other artists like Sada Baby and 42 Dugg.
Sada Baby has also made waves in the industry with his track “Whole Lotta Choppas,” which reached No. 35 on the Hot 100 chart after Nicki Minaj featured on its remix. Meanwhile, 42 Dugg and Lil Baby took over the summer of 2020 with their collaboration “We Paid,” further solidifying Dugg’s place in the spotlight with tracks like “Dog Food” and “Been Turnt.”
During his interview, Ray emphasized the growing sense of unity among Detroit artists and the absence of rivalry. “It’s more of everybody understanding that we got business to handle,” he explained. “We don’t have to like each other or hang around each other, but we don’t [have to take it that far] with all the bulls**t that’s in the mix.”
On September 13, Ray released his latest album, The Kid That Did, featuring 20 tracks and collaborations with artists such as G Herbo, Peezy, Fabolous, and Hunxcho. The album showcases standout tracks like “Count Money” and “Rubberband Man.”
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