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Detroit is Different

Season 6

S6E62 -Detroit's Hip Hop Roots: A Conversation with P Gruv from Da Enna C

Detroit is Different episode 392 with P Gruv

Dive into the heart of Detroit hip hop history with P Groove! From the legendary Rhythm Kitchen era to today's scene, discover the beats and stories that shaped it all. Through thick waves of artistic evolution, P Gruv grows his skill set during his school years, embodying the diversity of hip hop culture. 

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S6E63 -Building Futures: Shalece Daniels on Detroit, Business, and Community

Detroit is Different episode 393

Discover how dreams, community, and history intertwine in the heart of Detroit with Shalece Daniels. Listen to our conversation about transformative community initiatives and personal journeys on the Detroit is Different podcast.

Transitioning from personal history to present endeavors, Shalece and Khary delve into

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S6E64 -Rooted in Vision: Alexis Smith’s Journey to Mentorship and Creativity

Detroit is Different 394

"Cultivating Queens of Creativity": In this enlightening episode of Detroit is Different, host Khary Frazier welcomes Alexis Smith, whose radiant passion for nurturing young Black girls’ artistry beams as bright as a mural on a summer day in the city. Smith, shaped by the rich history and legacy of Malcolm X Academy and guided by the vision of Dr. 

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S6E66 -MaBus Bettis: The Heart of a Champion, a Family Legacy, and Detroit’s Super Bowl Story

Detroit is Different episode 396 with Gladys 'Ma Bus' Bettis

In the summer of 1967, as Detroit was embroiled in one of its most transformative moments, Glady's Bettis found herself halfway across the globe in Germany, where her journey as a trailblazer began. In this inspiring episode, Glady's—known affectionately as "MaBus"—shares her incredible story of leadership as a big sister, her role as a guiding force for

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S6E67 -Eric Cook: Rooted in Detroit's Legacy, Running for Community Change

Detroit is Different episode 397 with Eric Cook

Eric Cook’s story is a testament to Detroit’s spirit of perseverance and innovation. With roots in the historic Number Streets on the Westside, Eric’s journey is woven into the fabric of the city, where he’s built a thriving presence along the iconic West McNichols corridor. 

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S6E68 -From Hip-Hop to Healing: The Detroit Storytelling Journey of Kahn Davison

Detroit is Different episode 398 with Kahn Davison

Step into the vibrant world of Detroit hip-hop and cultural storytelling with Kahn Santori Davison, a writer whose work has become the heartbeat of the city’s artistic narrative. From losing his parents in a tragic incident and being raised by his grandparents, to building a legacy as a columnist for The Michigan Citizen and Metro Times, Kahn has spent

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S6E69 -From the Kitchen Table to Hollywood: The Laughter and Legacy of a Comedy Visionary, Howie Bell

Detroit is Different episode 399 with Howie Bell

Find out what does a tunk strategy, family humor, and the perfect collard greens have in common? In this episode of Detroit is Different, we’re joined by Howie Bell, a comedic force whose story is as inspiring as it is entertaining. From his roots in Detroit’s Mumford neighborhood to graduating from King High School, Howie shares how his family built a

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S6E71 -Planting Seeds of Change: Hip-Hop, Urban Gardening, and Brent Smith’s Vision

Detroit is Different episode 401 Bren 'Blaksmith' Smith

In this dynamic episode of Detroit is Different, we dive deep into the rich, multifaceted journey of Brent Smith—a hip-hop artist, urban gardener, and community builder. Raised in a family steeped in the legacy of Detroit and Flint, Brent’s narrative threads through generational agriculture, black artistry, and grassroots organizing. 

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S6E72 -Microphones & Motor City, Detroit Amplified with Miles Dixon

Detroit is Different with Miles 'Doc Chill' Dixon

Step into the Detroit is Different studio for a dynamic conversation with the legendary Miles Dixon, a trailblazer in Detroit's podcasting and hip-hop scenes. From humble beginnings to becoming a cornerstone of Motor City storytelling, Miles's journey is as vibrant as the city itself. 

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