Posh by 5 ELA

Detroit hip hop legends 5 ELA
will debut their first ever music video, "Posh", a single from their recently
released double EP "5 ELA/Ladies Luv 5 ELA". "Posh" is the first in a series of
music videos that the group will drop throughout the month of May, promoting
three current EPs available for free download at the group's
website,www.5ela.bandcamp.com.

"Posh" is a statement from 5 ELA about their approach to hip hop and music,
continuously making their music stylish for their fans, reflecting the way they
live their lives on a daily basis. Keeping themselves new and fresh, spiritually
and mentally fit, 5 ELA is hip hop for a higher class of music listener.

5 ELA are well known in Detroit for their extensive history in the city's hip
hop scene, including their work at the famed Hip Hop Shop. In the 1990's, the
group then known as 5 Elementz featured former member Proof of D12 and
production from J Dilla, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest hip hop
producers of all time. Their debut EP "Yester Years" is recognized as a hip hop
classic.

In a recent interview that gained international attention, group members Thyme
and Mudd discussed the history of the Detroit hip hop scene, a unique
perspective from two of the true creators of the city's movement in the 1990's
that birthed superstars like Eminem and J Dilla. Much of the history of that era
has been distorted, particularly as a result of the fictionalized depictions in
the movie 8 Mile. The interview spurred controversy with their honest discussion
of Eminem's relationship with their former partner Proof and his lack of
involvement with the local arts scene.

After a hiatus from making music, in 2008 5 ELA released the mixtape "...Will Be
Televised", featuring production from J Dilla, Black Milk, 9th Wonder, Big Tone
and Nick Speed. The release was a critical success, marking their reemergence in
the Detroit hip hop scene as one of the best groups in the city well known for
its talent.

5 ELA member DJ Sicari currently owns and operates 5E Gallery www.5egallery.org in the city of Detroit, an institution inDetroit hip hop that regularly hosts the city's finest talents. The Foundation, a weekly 5E Gallery event celebrating women in hip hop, was established by local emcees Invincible and Miz Korona, as well as the renowned fashion photographer and 5E partner Piper Carter, and is an example of how 5 ELA works to give back to the local community.

"Posh" was directed by Steve Furay, creator of Common Breath Media, an
independent web magazine dedicated to international hip hop culture. Furay is
also partnered with the international hip hop label Arab League Records, whose
lead group, Egypt's Arabian Knightz, earned the world's attention during their
country's recent revolution by releasing two anthems for the people, "Rebel" and
"Not Your Prisoner".

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For more information, visit www.5elaofficial.blogspot.com or
contact 5ela@skiptothelou.com.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• 5 ELA
• Thyme
• Proof
• Mudd
• DJ Sicari
• D12
• Detroit
• Hip Hop
• Detroit Hip Hop
• Eminem
• legends