Kelly "K-Fresh" Frazier
@kfreshdetroit.bsky.social
Writer | Podcaster | Genderfluid | Detroit Hip-Hop Historian | DJ | Japanese/Joshi Wrestling Fan | Websites (Fresh is the Word & Renaissance Soul)
Got a few Testament and Megadeth cassettes off Discogs on the low.
November 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Got a few Testament and Megadeth cassettes off Discogs on the low.
A couple more MC Breed cassette additions to my collection.
November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A couple more MC Breed cassette additions to my collection.
I replaced the plastic cases on these Eminem cassettes so now they look pretty again.
November 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I replaced the plastic cases on these Eminem cassettes so now they look pretty again.
Another recent Detroit Hip Hop pickup. The Mahony & Chainsaw Massacre 'Takin No Shorts' EP from 1991. This is mad dope!
October 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Another recent Detroit Hip Hop pickup. The Mahony & Chainsaw Massacre 'Takin No Shorts' EP from 1991. This is mad dope!
Got this lot of five MC Breed tapes off eBay.
October 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Got this lot of five MC Breed tapes off eBay.
This is a UK pressing I picked up today. A bit used with some light crackle, but this pressing sounds so sonically amazing still. I'm pretty astounded with the sound of this record right now.
October 26, 2025 at 2:23 AM
This is a UK pressing I picked up today. A bit used with some light crackle, but this pressing sounds so sonically amazing still. I'm pretty astounded with the sound of this record right now.
Excited to get this record. Some fire Detroit Bass Rap from 1993!
October 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Excited to get this record. Some fire Detroit Bass Rap from 1993!
1990 was easily one of the best years ever for Detroit Hip Hop. So many dope releases that year.
Here's one from M.C. Kool Chief (James Williams), a 12" single for "Use Your Mind" b/w "Dope".
The single was produced by James Williams along with the legendary Mike E. Clark.
Here's one from M.C. Kool Chief (James Williams), a 12" single for "Use Your Mind" b/w "Dope".
The single was produced by James Williams along with the legendary Mike E. Clark.
October 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
1990 was easily one of the best years ever for Detroit Hip Hop. So many dope releases that year.
Here's one from M.C. Kool Chief (James Williams), a 12" single for "Use Your Mind" b/w "Dope".
The single was produced by James Williams along with the legendary Mike E. Clark.
Here's one from M.C. Kool Chief (James Williams), a 12" single for "Use Your Mind" b/w "Dope".
The single was produced by James Williams along with the legendary Mike E. Clark.
I've had this Iron Maiden record in my collection for a long time. First time listening to it in a while. Kicks ass.
October 15, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I've had this Iron Maiden record in my collection for a long time. First time listening to it in a while. Kicks ass.
Another Detroit Hip Hop record I picked up recently.
From 1994, it's "Step Up Thickness" by A K.
Great record. 94 vibin boom bap hip hop.
From 1994, it's "Step Up Thickness" by A K.
Great record. 94 vibin boom bap hip hop.
September 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Another Detroit Hip Hop record I picked up recently.
From 1994, it's "Step Up Thickness" by A K.
Great record. 94 vibin boom bap hip hop.
From 1994, it's "Step Up Thickness" by A K.
Great record. 94 vibin boom bap hip hop.
Floating Opera was a garage/psychedelic rock band from Ann Arbor, Michigan. This was the band's first commercial release on Fontana Records in 1969.
Their self-titled album was released in 1971 on Herbie Mann's Embryo Records.
Their self-titled album was released in 1971 on Herbie Mann's Embryo Records.
September 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Floating Opera was a garage/psychedelic rock band from Ann Arbor, Michigan. This was the band's first commercial release on Fontana Records in 1969.
Their self-titled album was released in 1971 on Herbie Mann's Embryo Records.
Their self-titled album was released in 1971 on Herbie Mann's Embryo Records.
Got a few Detroit Hip Hop cassettes in the mail today.
Smiley "The Rhythm of Life" 1991 Bryant Records
Jerry Flynn "The Underground President" 1992 Tandem Records
DBG'z "P'hissed Off!" 1993 Bust It Records
Smiley "The Rhythm of Life" 1991 Bryant Records
Jerry Flynn "The Underground President" 1992 Tandem Records
DBG'z "P'hissed Off!" 1993 Bust It Records
August 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Got a few Detroit Hip Hop cassettes in the mail today.
Smiley "The Rhythm of Life" 1991 Bryant Records
Jerry Flynn "The Underground President" 1992 Tandem Records
DBG'z "P'hissed Off!" 1993 Bust It Records
Smiley "The Rhythm of Life" 1991 Bryant Records
Jerry Flynn "The Underground President" 1992 Tandem Records
DBG'z "P'hissed Off!" 1993 Bust It Records
Detroit born former NBA basketball star Derrick Coleman had a label called 44 Ways and the Detroit duo Born Suspicious was the flagship of that label.
Now wouldn't it have been nice if they actually put the artist's name Born Suspicious on the label for this record???? Smh 🤦
Now wouldn't it have been nice if they actually put the artist's name Born Suspicious on the label for this record???? Smh 🤦
August 25, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Detroit born former NBA basketball star Derrick Coleman had a label called 44 Ways and the Detroit duo Born Suspicious was the flagship of that label.
Now wouldn't it have been nice if they actually put the artist's name Born Suspicious on the label for this record???? Smh 🤦
Now wouldn't it have been nice if they actually put the artist's name Born Suspicious on the label for this record???? Smh 🤦
Dollar bin find. Fantastic album from Angela Bofill. And that face card is lethal.
August 24, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Dollar bin find. Fantastic album from Angela Bofill. And that face card is lethal.
I'm not sure what the future holds for all this Detroit Hip Hop research I'm doing, but one thing I know is that I don't want any of my work lost to time or the realities of the net. I let that happen once already but I won't again.
August 22, 2025 at 4:53 AM
I'm not sure what the future holds for all this Detroit Hip Hop research I'm doing, but one thing I know is that I don't want any of my work lost to time or the realities of the net. I let that happen once already but I won't again.
Reposted by Kelly "K-Fresh" Frazier
“I look at the Andrew Tate message of macho culture that’s absolutely rife. Parents need to understand that someone is in the ears of our children and raising them and if it’s not us then who is it? You’ve got to be openly talking with them because if you’re not other people are.”
- Dr Briony Scott
- Dr Briony Scott
November 17, 2024 at 12:29 AM
“I look at the Andrew Tate message of macho culture that’s absolutely rife. Parents need to understand that someone is in the ears of our children and raising them and if it’s not us then who is it? You’ve got to be openly talking with them because if you’re not other people are.”
- Dr Briony Scott
- Dr Briony Scott
I made a list on Discogs of obscure Detroit Hip Hop stuff I'm looking for. Let me know if you have anything that you are willing to part with for free or at a fair cheap rate.
www.discogs.com/lists/Obscur...
www.discogs.com/lists/Obscur...
Obscure Detroit Hip Hop by kfresh | Discogs Lists
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August 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I made a list on Discogs of obscure Detroit Hip Hop stuff I'm looking for. Let me know if you have anything that you are willing to part with for free or at a fair cheap rate.
www.discogs.com/lists/Obscur...
www.discogs.com/lists/Obscur...
First time I bought a pair of shoes in a long time. I know a lot of people have these but the classic looking and go with pretty much anything. I like them.
August 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
First time I bought a pair of shoes in a long time. I know a lot of people have these but the classic looking and go with pretty much anything. I like them.
Organizing my comics and this whole box is full of comics from my good friend and amazing writer @ericaschultz42.bsky.social
August 20, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Organizing my comics and this whole box is full of comics from my good friend and amazing writer @ericaschultz42.bsky.social
I like to post this essay I wrote years back when I get into a convo with someone about it, so give it a read.
freshistheword.xyz/im-queer-mut...
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I'm Queer, Muthafuckas! My Journey of Sexual and Gender Identity Through Real Discussions, Self Care, and a Comic Arts Community - Fresh Is The Word
I got a story to tell everybody about my life and I really implore you to read this whole essay. For a while, I questioned my sexuality. It was something I’ve went through most of my adult life, maybe...
freshistheword.xyz
July 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I like to post this essay I wrote years back when I get into a convo with someone about it, so give it a read.
freshistheword.xyz/im-queer-mut...
freshistheword.xyz/im-queer-mut...
Got a couple records in the mail today from one of the best Hip Hop emcees in Detroit, Ty Farris. Continually putting out fantastic projects.
July 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Got a couple records in the mail today from one of the best Hip Hop emcees in Detroit, Ty Farris. Continually putting out fantastic projects.
I LOVE JODY WATLEY! And I love Jody Watley picture cover vinyl. And that "Still A Thrill" vinyl is 🥵🥵🥵🥵
July 13, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I LOVE JODY WATLEY! And I love Jody Watley picture cover vinyl. And that "Still A Thrill" vinyl is 🥵🥵🥵🥵
This DJ Quik album "Quik is the Name" is still an incredible album. Quik really did put his fingerprint on how Hip Hop music is produced.
July 6, 2025 at 2:26 AM
This DJ Quik album "Quik is the Name" is still an incredible album. Quik really did put his fingerprint on how Hip Hop music is produced.
Some more 45s I got recently.
July 4, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Some more 45s I got recently.