New Detroit Tunes - Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr

One of my favorite new bands out of Detroit - Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr.

Don't get it twisted by the fire retardant suits - these guys are far from North Carolina Bluegrass. They are a fusion of Detroit garage rock x Pop harmony x Hip hop beats. Check out the video below of a live studio version of "Vocal Chords" from their Debut EP, Horse Power.

We Da Midwest is Here

Dah Dah, the creator of the Snoop Dogg-inspired We Da West limited Ts, has collaborated with Badseed Clothing to bring you We Da Midwest. This limited edition T-shirt represents the long-standing relationship between the West Coast/LA and Midwest hip-hop scene. Buy now at our online store.

Look for We Da Midwest on your favorite Midwest/Detroit hip-hop artists such as DJ Houseshoes rep'n his roots at Fat Beats LA.

New Taproot Single - Fracture (Everything I Said Was True)

Taproot, from Ann Arbor, Michigan is set to release their 5th Album, Plead the Fifth, on May 11.  They just released their first single from the album, "Fracture (Everything I Said Is True)".

For you long-time Taproot fans, the great thing about the new song is you can hear a little bit of each previous album.  I think of this as a hybrid between Gift x Welcome x BSR x OLRH.  I love the song.

Click below to take a listen.

As many of already know, the man behind the designs of Badseed Clothing is none other than Taproot guitarist, Mike Dewolf.  We're very proud of Mike and the rest of the guys.

Support this project.

Also lookout for Taproot on tour and keep tabs on them at www.twitter.com/FollowTaproot

B-Real x Badseed

B-Real from Cypress Hill getting his first special delivery from Badseed Clothing - directly from Detroit to LA - a brand new "Script" T.

Check out B-Real live each weekday at 4:20 PM PST for his live webcast show at www.breal.tv .

They're doing some pretty cool stuff over there - live interviews, MC battles, new music samples, etc.  The convenient 4:20 PM pacific standard time makes it quite accessible as well for those of you on the east coast/midwest who can't watch the 420 show at work.  Skip a SportsCenter or Seinfeld rerun and go to breal.tv at 7:20 PM EST to check out an episode.

Stussy - J Dilla Doc

Just watched this documentary for the first time this morning.

Stussy in collaboration with Stones Throw Records put this documentary together chronicling Detroit legend, J Dilla's, growing popularity on the LA scene and his migration from Detroit to LA before his untimely passing in 2006.

For Detroit hip-hop artists and purists, this film doesn't teach you anything you don't know, but for those not as close to the scene, this will provide a crash course on one of the most influential hip-hop artists to originate from our proud city.

It was interesting to hear about the "railroad between Detroit & LA for artists" that has existed since Motown which is an analogy of how many of Detroit's best/most talented musicians have left the city to for LA to get their due.

Great film - suggest you take 20 minutes out of your day and watch.

Couldn't find part 3 to post - but I think you can find it here.

From the Badseed Archives - Big Proof & DJ Salam Wreck

One of my favorite photo shoots we ever did.

Big Proof and DJ Salam Wreck came all the way out to the north suburbs to do a Badseed Spring Line photo shoot in the basement of long-time Badseed friend, Chris Schwegler, the pre-eminent concert photographer in Detroit (www.schwegweb.com).

This is one of my favorite photos from the shoot - good times and good memories.

UFC 111 - Nate's Moving Up to 170

Good friend and Badseed supporter, Nate Diaz, is moving up one weight class to 170 for UFC 111 in New Jersey.

In his first fight at this new weight, Nate will be taking on Rory Markham on March 27 at UFC 111 in Newark, NJ.

Kick his ass Nate.

Click here to see Nate getting a special delivery from Badseed at his last UFC fight.

Chief's new single/video "Days I Remember"

Just released today is Chief's new video for the first single on his new EP "Broken" called "Days I Remember". For those of you already familar with Badseed, you'll recognize Chief as one of our favorite MCs. He's been a staple on the Detroit hip-hop scene over the past 5+ years and he's an artist that has continued to grow with each album.

He has a devout following as witnessed by the packed house at his recent EP release party for "Broken".

To commemorate the release of "Broken", Badseed collaborated with Chief and his record label, MegaRoyal Records, on a limited edition T-shirt. Go to the Badseed store to purchase this limited T-shirt and get a CD copy of "Broken".  You can also download a digital copy of "Broken" at www.megaroyalrecords.com .

Follow Chief on twitter or myspace.

B-Side in White

One of my favorite Taproot song's ever - let alone a B-Side. It's called Transparent - man, wish this one would have made a Taproot album.

As most of you know, Taproot guitarist, Mike DeWolf has been the primary designer for Badseed Clothing since the beginning.  We love his work on stage and in the design studio.

Here is vintage cut of Taproot killing "Transparent" at St. Andrews Hall in early 2000's in the infamous White Dickies painter outfits. Love it.

Mayer & Chief

Chief & Haircut (aka Mayer Hawthorne) in"All Mine" video from Past Due.

Check out Chief tonight at Token Lounge for the release of his new EP "Broken" brought to you by Mega Royal Records. Pickup a limited edition "Broken" T-shirt presented by Badseed Clothing at the show or online at www.badseedclothing.com

Mayer Hawthorne's US tour starts on March 24.

Wayne Fontes is Back

Check out the video below "Totally Awesome" from Marv Won featuring Rio Data. This the latest from Detroit MC Marv Won of the infamous Fatt Killahz lore. Marv just released a solo record under the classic title "Wayne Fontes Music".

Anybody familiar with the Detroit music scene will recognize the infamous Saint Andrews Hall stoop where Marv holds court in this video.

Great track and cool video.

Check it out below:

True Detroit Hustle

Hey Badseed Fans - one of our favorite artists, Chief from our hometown of Detroit, is releasing a new EP/album on Valentine's Day titled "Broken".  Chief has been a steady force on the Detroit hip-hop circuit since the early 2000s after honing his craft while at school in Pittsburgh, PA.  The first track we ever heard from Chief was "Summertime" from his debut EP "Rehab".  Then who could forget the "feel-good" anthem about hustling in the Detroit scene called "City Boy".  That song has been in my steady rotation for a good 3 years.

Show some support and buy the new "Broken" record (available Feb 14) from Mega Royal Records by clicking here.

Chief is having a record release show on February 20 at the legendary Token Lounge.

Lastly be on a lookout for a Chief x Badseed x MegaRoyal limited edition T-Shirt commerorating the release of "Broken" coming soon at www.badseedclothing.com

New & Old From Paradime

Detroit's own and Badseed supporter, Paradime, has some great new projects coming soon.  Be on the lookout for a number of things in the not too distant future.  First hint:  St. Patrick's Day.

In the meantime, check out this classic cut of Paradime and the late/great Proof at the Blind Pig back in 2003 by clicking here. 

The picture of Paradime above was taken on the railroad tracks just outside of Blind Pig.

Nate Diaz - Getting Ready for Fight Night 20

Here's a picture of Nate hours before UFC Fight Night 20 at the venue - representing in the Badseed Classic "b" logo t-shirt.  Be sure to checkout the fight on SpikeTV starting at 9PM EST on Monday, January 11.  Good luck Nate.

Fight Night 20 - Nate Diaz in Main Event vs. Gray Maynard

Nate Diaz, from Stockton, California will be fighting live on UFC Fight Night 20 on Monday night airing on Spike TV.  This is a rematch of the Ultimate Fighter 5 finale.

Nate has been training for months with his team at the Cesar Gracie Fighting Academy.

Be sure to get all of your Nate Diaz news here

Also, check out Nate getting a few new Badseed hoodies to deal with the cold in Virginia for Fight Night 20 right here

The Badseed Clothing Team wishes Nate best of luck in this big matchup.