Detroit Is Different

Running Rebel was originally on the 2008 Khary WAE Frazier ‘Preaching to the Choir’ album released on General Population Music & EAPro. This performance features Joey Spina on acoustic guitar.Written by K. Frazier & Produced by J. Spina | Recorded at the 1440 Studios Detroit MI

From sharing a barber with Malcolm X to having Dorothy Height get you enrolled in college Dan Aldridge has a unique story. Aldridge was born in Harlem but has made Detroit his home since the 1960’s. We explore his work too many stories: him losing a job with Chrysler because his stance against Chrysler profiting from Apartheid in South Africa; his friendship with Milton Henry & CL Franklin; and how he was the rebel in Mayor Jerome Cavanagh’s office and a leader in Mayor Coleman Young’s office. Watch and listen to the Detroit is Different interview with Dan Aldridge.Contact at jazzcity3729@gmail.com

Do you want to know what’s happening in Detroit communities? Do you want to find out what neighborhood groups, block clubs, and businesses outside of downtown Detroit give to the city? The HUB is a true voice for Detroit. The HUB was founded by Jackie Berg. I had a one on one heart to heart with Jackie about her inspiration to start the HUB from the late Sam Logan who led the Michigan Chronicle for years. Jackie also talks about how corporate sales became a gateway for her to grow a love for Detroit neighborhoods. Watch and listen to the Detroit is Different interview with Jackie Berg.

The story of the 6 year old girl featured in the Michigan Chronicle who is now the event planner for over 500 events in throughout Detroit’s Downtown is a story for the ages. Njia Kai grew up in the heart of Detroit and excelling throughout her grade school years earning her scholarship to Howard University where she studied film. Howard University and Washington DC’s African Centered community groomed Njia in the ethics of value systems, leadership, and cooperative economics. Listen to the podcast where Njia shares and opens up her methods of understanding, process, and system. Njia’s Detroit Event’s Team is one of the most recognized and successful brands covering Noel Night, Campus Martius, Red Wing Championship Celebrations, African World Festival, and more.

Have you heard about the trend in storytelling? The idea of becoming a subject matter expert using videos, e-books, blogs, infographics, and speaking engagements is becoming more and more popular. What’s a story? How does a story develop? Why do people care about ‘storytelling’? Matt Dibble of Final 5 joins me for the first Detroit is Different Podcast of 2018 and we explore storytelling and more.Hosted by Khary Frazier

Come support us as we host our 3rd Annual Bowling for Turkey’s event! All proceeds go to those in need. Tickets include 3 hours of bowling. Live music from DJ Platinum! Raffles and giveaways! Sponsorships are available and donations are greatly appreciated! Help us as we give back to the city of Detroit!! Get Tickets at www.bowlingforturkeys.orgLet’s Go Detroit, in partnership with Plum Hollow Lanes, The Xtraordinary Gentleman & Kill The Hate proudly present the 3rd Annual Bowling For Turkeys. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Alternative For Girls and United Sister of Charity. With your help, we will make an impact on helping people in need.Bowling For Turkeys began as an idea that Loren Braxton (Let’s Go Detroit) had for helping the hungry and homeless. He wanted to throw an event around his birthday that would benefit people in need, rather than himself. His thought was to r [...]

Today I feature a podcast interview with Michael Forsyth and discuss urban planning, Detroit, and his bar the Detroit City Distillery. Mike is currently working for the Live6 project gathering funds, support, and awareness for business owners, community groups, and advocates throughout the Livernois & 6 mile neighborhood. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com for more on people adding to Detroit’s culture.

Dara & David Harper are creative. The couple met in NYC years ago both working in theater and film. Partnering to produce, direct, and write a series of plays, the Harper’s are a team of creativity. Their play ‘Passing’ which has started Mayowa Reynolds has been well received to thousands of Detroiters over the years.Dara shares her process of writing and producing. Today she is finalizing touches on her animated feature ‘The Ice Princess.’ (FYI: since the interview The Sky Princess has been accepted into the Cannes Film Festival. Visit http://theskyprincess.com/ today and find out more about the movie today.)

Detroit is Different is about culture and business makes up a lot of that for our city. The products, services, and the style/ process in which they’re delivered are uniquely Detroit. The gate of the Detroit River has welcomed world travelers for centuries. Today the port remains America’s busiest border for importing and exporting goods. I’ve always felt the best asset we’ve offered the world are Detroiters.Dr. Paul Thomas is one of the Detroiters going against conventional wisdom. Dr. Thomas leads Plum Health which is a family medical practice. The likes of the conglomerate giants Henry Ford Health Systems, Beaumont, and the Juggernaut of the Detroit Medical Center has changed the way medicine is delivered here. America has witnessed the medical industry change over the decade to decade more than any other industry that flourishes. Dr. Thomas provides an old school style practice with today’s technology and savvy for clients. His 24 hour service, home visit, and [...]

Off-Rip has since toured the nation with hits like ‘Don’t Show Up When I Blow Up’ and ‘Dollar Sign.’ He visited the Detroit is Different podcast studio to talk about creativity and music. We explore his ties to the 12^th Street neighborhood, basketball, his father Mr. Hariston, and even his travels with San Antonio Spurs head coach Greg Popavich. Rip is one of the many hip-hop artists bringing national attention to Detroit’s industry today. His work with artist Cap brands Detroit Hip-hop for national appeal. Rip’s music has garnered the same response from many fans as I do ‘Why don’t you move out of Detroit?’ and we explore that question.This was a great podcast interview to introduce, re-introduce, and establish the connection between myself and one of the hip-hop artists I’ve worked with from the beginning (shouts out to Mike Posner, Earlly Mac, Big Sean, and Tone Tone, too). Listen to the Detroit is Different podcast interview with Off Rip [...]

Howie Bell! If you’re a live performer of any sort I suggest going to witness Howie Bell live on stage. Bell’s comedic style is a blend of energy, tone, and spirit that has a touch of drama with the rhythm of music. Bell began as an actor and transitioned to stand-up comedy. In the mid 90’s he worked on the production team for his brother’s play which starred Detroit legends Keith Washington, Tony Roberts, and more. Between takes and set-up he quickly learned that he had a calling for stand-up comedy. From backstage joking and sanctifying with Tony Roberts he took to the mic himself.His stories of family, growing up, and Detroit life are hilarious. Classic TV appearances on BET’s Comic View and Showtime’s Bad Boys of Comedy have added to the cult legacy of those series.

Boldy James is a rapper with a story many have. Boldy’s voice and approach to telling the story of a hustler is prolific. Born and raised in Detroit from family with Carthage Mississippi roots, Boldy James has spent a lifetime hustling. Boldy’s mixtapes ‘Trapper’s Alley,’ ‘Cosignment,’ and ‘Trapper’s Alley 2’ are music of street knowledge. His artistry welcomed the support of Nas, the Cool Kids, Alchemist, and more. Last week Boldy James and DJ Butter (a Detroit hip-hop legend) released the EP ‘Art of Rock Climbing.’ This feature is available on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and other digital distribution/streaming services.Boldy’s story of redemption, survival, vulnerability, is explicitly clear through stories of years of hustling. I sit down and have a deep and colorful discussion with Boldy about family, Detroit [...]

The best asset anyone in entertainment can haveis a smart and dedicated attorney. I have a special Detroit is DifferentPodcast with Attorney’s Stephanie Hammonds & Daniel Hoops. This was a paneldiscussion hosted in August part of the Ortheia Barnes Music Festival.Stephanie Hammonds has been my attorney for years and I don’t trust anyone morethat her when it comes to contracts, representation, support, and businessadvice legally. Daniel Hoops is a friend/ mentor of mine that represents manyof my mentors. Attorneys Hammonds and Hoops join me for a fulfilling discussionabout planning, business, and protecting your assets.<font face="Arial, sans-serif"></font>Contact Attorney Stephanie Hammonds at stephanielyn [...]

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