We Break Down The Week’s Wildest Hip Hop Headlines

Recorded 4-11-26

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We Break Down Pop Culture Headlines And Detroit News Recorded 4-4-26

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The best part of an awards night is what happens before the awards, when the room is still half-chaos and half-magic. We posted up live at Aretha’s Jazz Cafe for the Michigan Music Awards and let the night come to us: artists sliding in from soundcheck, crews juggling cameras, friends yelling hellos across the room, and that unmistakable Detroit grit holding it all together even when the weather does not cooperate.

We talk with rising and established voices across the Detroit music scene and Michigan music community, starting with Michaela Prue as she previews two unreleased tracks and shares what it feels like to bring new songs home. Hip-hop standout Ryan Scott drops in to talk about the grind since 2017, the momentum that comes from consistent releases and touring, and why impact matters more than hype. We also catch the red carpet perspective with videographer Jason Span of Wingspan LLC, because in today’s music industry, performance and content move together.

Then we zoom out with the people who keep stages open. Venue leader Ted Nagy explains how the Jazz Cafe books artists, why live programming is nonstop, and what it takes to keep a Detroit venue calendar moving seven days a week. Add in stories from South by Southwest with Louie Lee and updates from the Michigan Music Awards team, and you get a backstage snapshot of how independent artists, venues, and supporters build something that lasts.

If you love Detroit live music, local awards shows, and real conversations with the people doing the work, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find Roadworks Records.

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Matthew Rose isn’t just in the music industry… he’s bringing artists together and helping shape the future of music! He’s a Michigan-based music executive, producer, and connector who’s all about one thing, creating real opportunities for independent artists to rise. As the Executive Director of the Michigan Music Awards, he’s taken it from just another event to a powerful platform that celebrates talent, opens doors, and brings the music community together. But what we love about Matt is this, he does more than talk about supporting artists… he does the work behind the scenes! He’s in the trenches with his sleeves rolled up, connecting artists, creating showcases, planning mixers, and developing real spaces where artists can learn, grow, and be seen. He understands both sides of the music industry, the creative hustle and the business game, and he’s bridging that gap in a way that’s changing how artists are treated. Professional. Respected. Valued. Fueled by integrity, vision, and a love for music, Matt Rose is creating something bigger, he’s helping an entire ecosystem win. And that’s what we’re about. Let’s Go! Listen Live this Saturday on the Roadwork Records LLC Facebook page at 11:00 AM

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When you talk about putting in 10000 hours… this guest has over exceeded! With over 30+ years on air, Jamie Flanagan has done it all, from hosting and producing the nationally syndicated Animal Talk, to spinning records for 17 years on 96.3 WDVD and a lot in between! Now, he’s helping others find their voice at Podcast Your Voice Studios in Southfield Michigan, launching shows, producing podcasts, and still hosting his own, including Man Cave Happy Hour and Detroit City of Champions. Oh… and because that wasn’t enough? He built a 24/7 streaming station — My Irish Radio — bringing Irish music, culture, and community together across the country. 🌎☘️ 🎧 But wait… there’s more. As DJ Jamie Detroit, he’s been rocking weddings, private events, and Detroit venues since 1989, from legendary spots like St. Andrew’s Hall to underground gems across the city. Most recently? Holding it down at Small’s Bar and Detroit Shipping Company. And beyond all of that… For over 25 years, he’s been shaping the next generation as a high school English teacher and media advisor, mentoring young storytellers, writers, and broadcasters to step up and own their voice. 👉 This episode is about longevity, reinvention, and what it really means to stay relevant while lifting others up. Don’t miss this one. Listen live this Saturday at 11:00 AM on Roadwork Records LLC Facebook page. For more information or to connect with Jamie Flanagan:

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Will You Be Our Valentine? ❤️ Come hang out with the RWR crew and celebrate Valentine’s Day with us! This week we’re catching up with Dr. Gail, digging into some of Tony’s unreleased music straight from the vault, getting color commentary from Jackie, and of course bringing you the latest juice from Jen. Tune in live on Facebook for our RWR Valentine’s Day broadcast. Grab your chocolate-covered strawberries, jump in the comments, and be part of the convo. We love seeing you on there. We’re going live at 11:00 AM — don’t miss it. 📍 Roadwork Records LLC on Facebook

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This week we’re tapping in with Brady Lott (vocals / guitar) and Jack Davis (bass / vocals) from Heat Above, a rising Flint/Detroit rock band that’s been shaking rooms and catching ears all over Michigan. Their sound lives at the crossroads of moody dream-rock, punk energy, and hooks that make you move. It’s raw, loud, and real , the kind of band you have to see live. Formed in 2021, Heat Above has been steadily building buzz with packed shows at spots like The Crofoot and The Blind Pig. They’ve dropped a debut album that’s already crossed 600K streams, shared stages with national acts, toured campuses across the country, and earned their stripes the hard way, by showing up and delivering every night. Being chosen as direct support at Arts, Beats & Eats 2025? That says a lot. New music is rolling out, momentum is real, and this band is one you want to catch before everyone says “I saw them first.” Follow them: https://www.instagram.com/heataboveband https://www.facebook.com/heataboveband https://www.tiktok.com/@heataboveband https://www.youtube.com/@heataboveband Listen Live on Saturday, February 7th @11:00 AM on the Roadwork Records LLC Facebook Page

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Join us live this Saturday for laughs, banter, and conversations you didn’t know you needed on The RWR Podcast Show. Featuring the one and only JonPaul Wallace, who will co-host because hanging with us beats doing literally anything responsible. 😎

Detroit’s heartbeat is loud in this one. We kick off with crew chemistry and a quick health update for Dr. Gail, then dive straight into a week that blends headline heat with studio magic and street-level joy. We unpack the latest in the Diddy saga and why taking a mansion off the market says more than a press release, before pivoting to a grim Hollywood Hills development that raises real questions about evidence, timelines, and the slow grind of justice. Sports mirrors the chaos: Stefon Diggs faces serious allegations, Cardi B fires back online, and we talk about how public loyalty collides with accountability when fandom and platforms collide.

Then the city smiles. A Rochester bakery suspends a life-size, sculpted Lions touchdown celebration from the ceiling—cake, buttercream, rice crispy treats, and fearless engineering—turning a viral end-zone moment into edible art. We celebrate wins on the ice and in the streets with the Frozen Fish Fiasco at Clark Park and the Fire & Ice Festival on the riverfront, proof that Detroit shows up outside, in winter, for community and culture. There’s civic friction too: a D-DOT service meltdown, light discipline from leadership, and the ripple effect when a single route goes dark for nearly two hours. That’s the real cost of public systems failing real riders.

Music threads through everything. We spin a Detroit-to-LA track, share a raw studio teaser, and lay out a practical blueprint for momentum: a tight three-piece band for an LA showcase, collabs that fit the song, and smart vinyl plays with limited runs and A/B pairings. We talk venues, the Russell’s evolution, York’s fast pivots, and the cold math of filming in beautiful but brutal spaces. The honesty continues with life logistics—insurance, recovery, dry January, little hacks that keep artists onstage and in the mix. And we pause to honor Big Dappa Dawn, a talent who left fingerprints on the sound.

If you’re here for Detroit culture that refuses to slow down—news that matters, jokes that land, songs that stick, and events worth leaving the house for—press play. Then share it with a friend who needs that Motor City spark today. Subscribe, rate, and drop a review so more listeners can find the grit, the heart, and the music.

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