MyDetroitHustle Playlists
The Soundtrack of the Underground
At MyDetroitHustle, we are always searching for the hottest underground, independent, and unsigned hip hop from around the world. One of the ways we showcase that talent is through our curated Spotify playlists.
Each MyDetroitHustle playlist features 10 carefully selected records that represent what the underground sounds like right now.
This isn’t just a random collection of songs.
Every playlist is curated the way a great A&R or DJ would build a project—with the goal of creating a cohesive listening experience from beginning to end.
The result is a playlist you can press play on and ride all the way through.
🎧 Curated With Intention
We don’t just add songs to fill space.
Each record is chosen because it fits the culture, brings energy, and represents the quality of the underground scene.
Our goal is to create playlists that feel like a real project rather than just a list of songs.
When your music makes a MyDetroitHustle playlist, you’re being placed alongside other artists who are pushing the culture forward.
🚀 Promotion Beyond The Playlist
Being featured on a MyDetroitHustle playlist can open the door to additional exposure across the entire MyDetroitHustle ecosystem, including:
• Social media promotion
• Exposure on MyDetroitHustle.com
• Potential airplay on MyDetroitHustle Radio
• Opportunities for blog coverage or interviews
• Cross promotion with other artists on the playlist
Because every playlist features multiple artists, it also creates a natural cross-promotion opportunity as artists share the playlist with their own audiences.
🔥 Listen to the Latest Playlists
Visit the playlists below to discover some of the dopest underground hip hop out right now.
Press play and tap in with the culture.
📩 Want Your Music Considered?
Artists who feel like they have the hottest underground hip hop are welcome to submit music for consideration.
Send the following to:
MyDetroitHustle@Outlook.com
Include:
• MP3 of the song
• Cover art
• Artist name and song title
• Spotify link (if available)
• Social media links
All submissions are reviewed as time permits.
Artists who want guaranteed attention and faster review can apply for our Priority Submission Program.
🌍 Supporting The Global Underground
From Detroit to Buffalo, Montreal to London, and everywhere in between, MyDetroitHustle is committed to helping shine a light on the artists keeping real hip hop alive.
So take some time, explore the playlists, and discover your next favorite artist.
MyDetroitHustle.com Spotify Playlist #21: Underground Heat, Heavy Bars & Hidden Gems
By OG-10 | MyDetroitHustle.com
When I put together a MyDetroitHustle.com Spotify playlist, I’m not just throwing a bunch of dope songs together. I’m thinking about the energy, the sequencing, and how each record complements the next. Playlist #21 brings together some incredible underground talent, from hard-hitting street records to soulful Detroit sounds and songs that deserve much bigger audiences.
We kick things off with “Recetas” by Mic Mountain, the intro to his new album. This was the perfect opener. The Latin flavor, powerful horns over a breakbeat, and Mic Mountain’s energetic delivery—switching between English and Spanish—immediately set the tone. This record comes out swinging.
Next up is “Das Ruger” by Jamal Gasol and Lord Juco. If you’re familiar with Jamal Gasol, you already know what to expect: dark street energy, gritty production, and unapologetic street rhymes. A natural fit for the second slot.
Now, if this entire playlist were an album, track three would be the single.
I’m talking about “Settle Down” by A Producer Named 2 and Dezit. This record is a HIT waiting to happen! I’ve always believed some incredible albums get held back because labels struggle to find that one song capable of reaching the masses without compromising the artist’s identity. This is exactly that kind of record.
“Settle Down” has everything it needs to be on radio and reaching a much bigger audience. Sometimes the difference between a great song and a hit record is simply getting enough people to hear it. This is the type of record worth seriously investing in and promoting. A Producer Named 2 and Dezit, y’all got one here!
We return to the darker side of underground hip-hop with “Hantavirus” by Junk and Im’Peretiv featuring Daniel Son. Im’Peretiv is another one of my favorite producers, and this record delivers that heavy, sinister underground energy. These brothers up north are definitely holding it down.
Then we pick the tempo back up with “Millions” by A Producer Named 2 featuring Acewonda, AJ the Big Fella, and Nomad N3. All three MCs get busy over another incredible production. I’m going to say it again: A Producer Named 2 is one of the hottest producers in Michigan right now. Established Detroit artists who aren’t paying attention to this brother might be missing out on something special. The underground already knows what’s up!
Next, Crystal Jolie brings some powerful feminine energy with “Wish.” It’s refreshing to hear honest, heartfelt hip-hop from an artist expressing what she wants out of life. Her lyrics and flow complement the signature production style of Dirty Bakerz beautifully. Shout out to Ivy M!
We head back to Detroit with “Cloudburst” by Leaf Erikson and Mecca83, featuring a beautiful chorus from Deborah Jordan. This is classic Detroit underground hip-hop, reminiscent of the days when DJs like House Shoes and DJ Dez were spinning J Dilla records at places like Northern Lights. That soulful, Dilla-influenced Detroit sound is all over this record. Another joint that deserves radio attention.
For those who appreciate straight-up lyricism, “Different Look” featuring M-Dot, the Co-Defendants, and 38 Spesh brings exactly that. This reminds me of those incredible album cuts from your favorite MCs—not necessarily the commercial single, but the hard beat and serious bars that real hip-hop heads keep coming back to. The 38 Spesh feature adds another level of recognition, but everybody holds their own.
One of my favorite combinations returns with “Rupees Rule (Remix)” by Slik Jack, produced by Vincent Pryce, featuring Jay Royale and KUTKAPER. The chemistry between Slik Jack and Jay Royale is crazy! The way they trade bars, with one jumping right in behind the other, makes this record special.
Slik Jack has a sound that reminds me of a gritty gangster movie like Goodfellas. Not the flashy, commercialized version of street life, but the raw, unpolished reality of it. Vincent Pryce’s production and the remix bring that atmosphere to life.
And finally, we close things out with a secret weapon: Pretty Bulli and Castle Money Beats. Another one of my favorite MC/producer combinations. Castle Money Beats comes through with that hard production, and Pretty Bullidoes what she always does—steps up to the microphone and destroys it! The perfect way to finish things off.
Final Thoughts
That’s MyDetroitHustle.com Spotify Playlist #21.
From Latin-inspired breakbeats and dark street records to soulful Detroit underground hip-hop, powerful lyricism, and potential crossover hits, this playlist represents what I love about independent music.
There are some incredibly talented artists and producers making records that deserve to be heard. My goal with these playlists is to help introduce that music to people who might not otherwise discover it.
Don’t just take my word for it. Go listen for yourself!
Check out MyDetroitHustle.com Spotify Playlist #21, discover some new music, and support the independent artists and producers who keep this culture moving.
Visit MyDetroitHustle.com to explore the playlist and more independent, underground, and unsigned hip-hop.
— OG-10 | MyDetroitHustle.com
