really got into him around 04 when i moved to detroit. before that i had started getting into some of his songs, esp vol2. when i first saw people talk about him i listened to some songs he produced and didnt get it.

i think raise it up was the turning point, which i heard in late 02 or 03. i think i became a full blown fan a bit before his passing. the tribute shows in detroit were always a great thing. 05-07 was all about his sound to me.

this reminds me, i cant find an official version of the red remix on google play :/

would love to go to a tribute show down here but i dont even know if we have clubs/bars that play good hiphop.