5.26.2023
FMB DZ Stands Up For Detroit with P Rock Baby Project, Out Now via Fast Money Boyz/EMPIRE
DZ Chops It Up With BabyTron in the “Level Up” Video
Chronicling DZ’s Rise From His Plymouth Road Upbringing, and Featuring Appearances from Icewear Vezzo, Sada Baby, Skilla Baby & More, P Rock Baby Establishes DZ as a Member of Detroit’s Rap Elite
Critical Praise
“Detroit is arguably the hottest rap region in the U.S. right now, and FMB DZ is one of the foremost street rappers in the city at the moment.” – XXL
“Among the most talented [in Detroit], combining clever wordplay, and a natural ear for beats, with sobering storytelling” – The FADER
“Detroit is on the cusp of dominating the national hip-hop landscape like Atlanta once did, and FMB DZ is one of the city’s strongest talents” – HYPEBEAST
The Album:
Mixing smooth-talking flexes with pearls of street wisdom, FMB DZ radiates the gravitas of one who worked hard for every dollar. Reflecting on his upbringing as he enjoys the fruits of his labor, the Fast Money Boyz rapper shares P Rock Baby, his new album. Spanning 13 tracks, P Rock Baby gets its title from the local term for Plymouth Road, or P Rock, a thoroughfare in Detroit that runs from the heart of downtown out to the suburbs. The street is a microcosm for all that Detroit has to offer, from the city’s largest public pool to Coney Island diners and more.
“P Rock is the place to be in the summertime,” explains FMB DZ. “You’ll see lines 100-200 cars deep of people trying to spend time by the pool, play some basketball, or grill outside. When I was younger, me and my friends would get some pocket change and go get some snacks from the corner store and walk the 2-3 miles to the pool and spend all day there.”
Released as summer approaches, P Rock Baby resembles what it might feel like to gather many of Detroit’s best rappers for a P Rock cookout, with DZ as the soft-spoken, yet authoritative host. DZ’s longtime collaborator Sada Baby, who appears on buzzing pre-release single “Double Headed Dragon,” while he demonstrates an easy chemistry with fellow Eastsider Icewear Vezzo on “Try Me,” and goes toe-to-toe with Skilla Baby and The Glockboy on “With A Bang.“
The tape reverberates with the piano arpeggios and bouncing basslines characteristic of the city’s flourishing rap scene, providing a propulsive backdrop for DZ to reminisce about his youth and revel in his boss lifestyle. Project highlight “Rocktroit” expands on the formula, combining the Detroit sound with ominous guitars and synths and a burbling organ that recall 80s-style arena rock anthems. Recent singles like “Starting 5” and “Wasting Time” dig deep into DZ’s mogul mentality, revealing the ruthless mentality and deep loyalty that earned him a following in his city and the respect of his peers.
“This neighborhood got me ready for life,” says FMB DZ. “I learned about love, betrayal, spending my money, making my money…everything I know I learned on P Rock.”
Along with the album, FMB DZ shares the video for “Level Up,” a P Rock Baby banger featuring BabyTron. Pirouetting above skittering snares and resonant handclaps, the two rappers go punchline-for-punchline, competing with one another to see who can craft the most outlandish boast. In the video, Detroit takes over Los Angeles, as the Fast Money Boyz and ShittyBoyz chieftains ball out in Beverly Hills, counting dozens of bands and still having money to burn.
Featuring additional appearances from BabyTron, LOM Rudy, and P Rock Sean, P Rock Baby is available everywhere via Fast Money Boyz / EMPIRE.
FMB DZ continues to make waves in Detroit and beyond. Stay tuned for much more from the young OG in the near future.
P Rock Baby: https://music.empi.re/prockbaby
Watch “Level Up” ft. BabyTron: https://youtu.be/wYaAB7Wwwkg
P Rock Baby tracklist:
1. The Show
2. Make Em Feel It
3. Double Headed Dragon ft. Sada Baby
4. Lost Without You
5. Rocktroit
6. Starting 5
7. Mo Money Mo Problems ft. LOM Rudy
8. Wasting Time
9. With A Bang ft. Skilla Baby & The Glockboy
10. Level Up ft. BabyTron
11. Try Me ft. Icewear Vezzo
12. Dear Fans
13. Exit 10 ft. P-Rock Sean
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The Background
Detroit is going through its latest Rap renaissance with a host of new talented voices emerging across a unified city. FMB DZ is quickly making a bid as one of Motown’s new leaders, with millions of views and listens in a short time. After a 2017 that witnessed three consecutive high-profile independent releases (I Ain’t Gone Lie, Washington DZ and lastly, The Gift), the rags-to-riches rapper is packing more powder in the cannon. With a new EMPIRE partnership, the FastMoneyBoyz Ent flagship artist is giving the fans more music to celebrate amidst his booming career.
Links:
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Bio, music, photos, and more available at www.audibletreats.com/fmb-dz
P Rock Baby: https://music.empi.re/prockbaby
“Level Up” ft. BabyTron: https://youtu.be/wYaAB7Wwwkg
“With A Bang” ft. Skilla Baby & The Glockboy:
“Starting 5”: https://youtu.be/fjPKjUBFsko / https://music.empi.re/starting5
“The Show”: https://youtu.be/