Essential detroit blues listening

The albums that define
detroit blues.

Our picks for where to start with detroit blues — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

Top Detroit blues artists

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Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

King Gordy

A haunting blend of visceral storytelling and gritty beats, steeped in the darkness of Detroit's hip-hop scene.

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King Gordy

A gritty blend of hardcore hip-hop and blues-infused melodies, laced with raw storytelling and dark humor.

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