This is basically my debut album. It's the most ambitious and important project I've ever worked on. 20 great songs. 20 great artists. This kind of unity is unparalleled. Thus, "From: Da Hood To: Da Streets" is history for what it represents. I'm grateful for all the big features who represented by lacing my songs with perfect, addictive verses. I couldn't have asked for better guest spots from some of the best artists Detroit has to offer.

From living legends like Big Herk and Miz Korona (who played Vanessa in the movie "8 Mile") to young stars on the rise like Payroll (of Doughboyz Cashout) and Lady Te (winner of 2011's Wild Out Wednesday national competition on BET's 106 & Park) to emerging artists with large followings like Stretch Money (an artist I looked to for inspiration as he, much like Big Herk and others, helped set the bar for making a classic debut) and Jon Dough (who has huge hits like "Loud Pack").

The other featured rappers and singers are all people from my city who work extremely hard. I