[Video] 5-ELA - "Don't Stop"

I mentioned many times over the course of the years that Detroit's musicc scene is to me the most interesting thing next to the NYC scene, and 5-Ela (short for 5 Elementz), released several dope musical projects through the mid- to- late early '90s, often produced at least in part by Jay Dee (see "The Album That Time to Forgot" for a good example). The trio consisted of Thud, Mudd, and the late, greatness that was Proof. When I listened a bit to D12 (I'd still recommend their official 2001 debut "Devil's Night") it was aways the voice and lyrics of Poof and Eminem that had me going. Proof wass such an underrated emcee, and I can imagine him being one of the biggest names on the underground scene today had it not been for his tragic passing. He's surely missed! 

Thud and Mudd keeps the 5 Ela name alive and have just recently started hitting the scene with new projects again, including a recent mixtape and a couple of 7" singles consisting of rare, previously unreleased material. One of their many strong releases the trio released at the heights of their quaitative years was 1996:s "Yesteryears EP". Completely produced by Dilla, it was another great example of the chemistry between the dope lyrical trio and Detroit's finest producer and received way too little attention than it deserved. Maybe that's the main reason for the group in shooting a video to the classic "Don't Stop" which you see above... TURN IT UP!!!

[comp] PROOF + DILLA as "FUNKY COWBOYS"

Big Proof... Dilla Dawg... Two musical giants straight out of Motown that sadly never really released anything official. Despite that, they  did record a lot of material, and as you may now even recorded a demo in the early '90s under the name Funky Cowboys. So, this compilation goes out to the memories of MC Proof and Jay Dee, it don't get much better than this fellas... Funkier than a pair of cowboy boots steeped in shit - TURN IT UP!

Note - This is merely an effort to collect every collaboration every available song featuring Proof and Jay Dee together, including demo recordings and tracks with Proof's group 5-Ela which also features Mudd and Thyme. Many of the tracks are straight cassette rips and have been floating around the net for a while so don't expect too much from the quality, although it's definitely enjoyable. Thanks to all the original uploaders!

 

01. "Vibe Session (Part One)"

02. "Sun Flower" (w. 5-Ela)

03. "Searching"

04. "Ain't No Love" (w. 5-Ela)

05. "Lois Lane"

06. "Rockshows" (w. 5-Ela)

07. "Party Groove" (w. 5-Ela)

08. "E.G.O." (w. 5-Ela)

09. "The Fizzo" (w. T3)

10. "Keep It On The Low"

11. "Feedback" (w. 5-Ela)

12. "Whutwchuwant" (w. 5-Ela)

13. "Janet Jacme" (w. 5-Ela)

14. "Da Science"

15. "You Ain't Fresh"

16. "Life"

*Bonus Tracks*

17. "Scenario 2004" (w. 5-Ela, Slum Village & Frank-N-Dank)

18. "Bring it 2 Me" 

JD/PROOF - "FUNKY BOOTS" [Mirror #1]

JD/PROOF - "FUNKY BOOTS" [Mirror #2]

Proof x Dilla - "Keep It On The Low" (1994)

Check out this previously unreleased jam from Big Proof, produced by Jay Dee back in 1994. The two pumped out a lot of good, with a lot still unherd as they collaborated together on an unreleased project as Funky Cowboys.