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Michigan producer, Bronx lyricist unveil “Beats, Wines, Spirits” album

7/5/2026

Summary

Michigan Producer Collaborates

Michigan producer 2 is preparing a collaborative album with Bronx lyricist Dezit titled “Beats, Wines and Spirits.”
He grew up in Muskegon, a small town three hours from Detroit, where his grandmother’s R&B, soul and jazz records shaped his musical taste.
Local producer Reddy Rob impressed him with high-quality production, sparking his interest in beat-making.
After a brief emcee stint, he began producing sample-free beats in 2003, drawing inspiration from J Dilla.

Summary

Producer Releases Album

He released the collaborative album “Great Mindz Think Alot” with AJ the Big Fella.
He characterizes his sound as a hybrid of hip-hop, jazz and R&B.
He creates music from the heart, keeps his ear to the street, and avoids following trends.
He credits Pnorth Star’s CD, produced by Reddy Rob, with convincing him he could become a producer.

Summary

Producer Announces

Identifying direct contact with favorite musicians as his primary challenge, he solved it by reaching out on social media and building relationships.
He announced a Beats, Wines and Spirits album with Bronx rapper Dezit inspired by A Tribe Called Quest.
He cited local talent Phaze, J-Mal, Alvi G, L Camino and Pablo Porter as influential peers.
He listed collaborators AJ the Big Fella, Proverbalist, Acewonda, Hydrotrust, Chican George and Coolout Chris.

History

Historical Context

J Dilla released the instrumental album Donuts on February 7 2006, three days before his death, featuring 34 samples across 31 tracks and quickly becoming a landmark of loop-based hip-hop. The record’s acclaim ignited a Detroit renaissance that today sees producers like Michigan Producer 2 collaborating with Bronx lyricist Dezit and AJ the Big Fella, extending Dilla’s sample-free beat ethos into hybrid hip-hop, jazz and R&B projects.

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Michigan Producer Collaborates

Michigan producer 2 is preparing a collaborative album with Bronx lyricist Dezit titled “Beats, Wines and Spirits.”
He grew up in Muskegon, a small town three hours from Detroit, where his grandmother’s R&B, soul and jazz records shaped his musical taste.
Local producer Reddy Rob impressed him with high-quality production, sparking his interest in beat-making.
After a brief emcee stint, he began producing sample-free beats in 2003, drawing inspiration from J Dilla.

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