“DETROIT CHIZZY” OUT NOW ON ALL PLATFORMS
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dETROIT Ché is a RECORDING artist, PRODUCER, MODEL AND ACTRESS from the westside of Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit native made her debut appearance in BET's 2014 Hip-Hop Awards Cypher as Sprite's first female "Hot 16" contest winner. Since the Cypher, Ché has stayed active around Detroit’s music scene — opening for acts such as Waka Flocka, Curren$y, RAE SREMMURD, YG, AND EVEN RECEIVING A CO-SIGN FROM COMPTON’S OWN, KENDRICK LAMAR AS “THE ILLEST FEMALE EMCEE.” She has also headlined events outside of the city such as HOT97’s “Who’s Next” showcase, BET’s “BET Music” showcase and Berlin, Germany’s “Detroit—Berlin: One Circle Festival.” Over the past FEW years, she’s released 3 projects, including her LATEST EP, “CHÉNGES” (changes). She stands strong as a multifaceted artist--directing AND EDITING her own visuals, taking part in her own production, SPORTS, ACTING and even MODELING. DETROIT Ché's personal plans are not only to chénge the game, but to encourage other CREATIVES that they can do the same by staying true to themselves.
TOP PROJECTS
“CHÉNGES” - https://li.sten.to/chengesep
“SMALLtalk” - https://che23.bandcamp.com/album/smalltalk
“BEFORE THE STORM” - https://realdetroitche.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-storm
“NOAH” - https://on.soundcloud.com/aGagwSsE4wHiTFoQ9
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VISUALS
OTHER RELEASES
career highlights
PERFORMED IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN AT #TASTE 10 + 1.5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY (2024)
PERFORMED IN Los Angeles, california AT the safe house (2024)
PERFORMED IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN AT POPOUT THURSDAYS (2023)
PERFORMED IN WATTS, CALIFORNIA FOR THINK WATTS FOUNDATION JUNETEENTH MUSIC FESTIVAL (2023)
FEATURED IN CARTIER’S POP-UP SHOP (2021)
ahead money and rolling loud’s final 8 contestant to perform at “rolling loud miami” (2021)
Single "GOOD LEAF" played on HOT 107.5 (2021)
Single "BIG SPREAD" played on HOT 107.5 (2021)
single “big spread” featured on gary vee’s “monday to monday” streaming playlist (2021)
performed in las vegas at slim 400’s “big clouds music” festival (2019)
winner of slim 400’s #shakebackchallenge contest (2019)
PERFORMED IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS FOR PITCHFORK’S MUSIC FESTIVAL AFTER-SHOW AT EMPTY BOTTLE (2019)
performed in berlin, germany for “THE ONLY GOOD SYSTEM: SOUND CLASH” (2019)
APPEARED ON DETROIT PUBLIC TV FOR PBS’ one detroit episode (2019)
single “leaf” featured on gary vee’s “monday to monday” streaming playlist (2019)
PERFORMED AT FOOTLOCKER’S “HOME GROWN” DETROIT GRAND OPENING (2019)
HELD “CHÉNGES LIVE” CONCERT (2018)
FEATURED in the detroit public library’s “stories from det” exhibit (2018)
APPEARED ON PBS FOR “NO PASSPORT REQUIRED” WITH MARCUS COOKS (2018)
PERFORMED IN IDLEWILD, MICHIGAN (2018)
PERFORMED AT “THE MICHIGAN GLASS PROJECT” (2018)
performed in berlin, germany for “detroit berlin’s: one circle” FESTIVAL (2018)
Performed at A3C/Atlanta Music Festival (2017)
FEATURED IN DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ART’S MUSEUM’S D-CYPHERED EXHIBIT (2017)
RELEASED “CHÉNGES” EP (2017)
FEATURED IN BET’S “music moguls” commercial (2016)
FEATURED IN BET’S “THE FOREST” MOVIE VIGNETTE (2016)
NOMINATED FOR XXL’S 10TH SPOT FRESHMEN CLASS (2016)
RELEASED “SMALLTALK” MIXTAPE (2016)
coast 2 coast: detroit edition: FIRST PLACE PRIZE winner (2015)
PERFORMED AT SPRITE’S “THE CORNER” IN NEW YORK HOSTED BY ANGELA YEE (AUGUST 2015)
Opened for Dizzy Wright at The Shelter (June 2015)
Performed at SOBs for HOT97's "Who's Next" showcase (2015)
Opened for Curren$y at Saint Andrews (2015)
Featured on EBONY.com for "5 female MCs you should know" (2015)
Opened for Rae Sremmurd at The Fillmore (2015)
Released a 6-track EP, "Before The Storm" (2014)
Appeared on 106 and Park for "The Backroom" (2014)
Held "Che Day" concert at The Shelter (2014)
Featured on Eminem's Official "Detroit Vs. Everybody" Shady Remix (2014)
Opened for Killer Mike and EL-P at Saint Andrews Hall (2014)
Performed at A3C/Atlanta Music Festival (2014)
Featured on VIBE.com "Who Killed The Cypher?" (2014)
Featured on XXL.com "The Break Presents: Behind The Cypher: Detroit Che" (2014)
Appeared on BET's cypher for the 2014 Hip-Hop Awards (2014)
Opened for Ab-Soul at Saint Andrews Hall (2014)
First female to win Sprite and BET's "HOT 16" contest (2014)
Opened for Curren$y at Saint Andrews Hall (2014)
Single "Talk My Shit" played on FM98 WJLB (2014)
Opened HOT 107.5's Summer Jamz Fest at Chene Park (2014)
Single "Off The Hen" played on SHADE45 (2014)
Opened for YG at The Garden Theater (2014)
Single "Talk My Shit" played on HOT 107.5 (2014)
Mixtape "NOAH," listed as "Hot This Week" on Datpiff.com (2014)
Released a 13-track mixtape, "NOAH" (2014)
Made Control Detroit's 2014 Freshman List (2014)
Opened for MellowHigh at The Shelter (2013)
Single "Flaw-Lez" featured on VIBE.com for "The Rapper Files" (2013)
Won Heineken and HOT 107.5's "Imported from the D" contest (2013)
Graduated from Specs Howard School of Media Arts for radio broadcasting and video production (2013)
Single "Flaw-Lez" played on HOT 107.5 (2013)
Rapped on stage with Juicy J at the Crofoot (2013)
Co-signed by Kendrick Lamar as "one of the illest emcees" (2013)
Opened for Ab-Soul at Saint Andrews Hall (2013)
press
JetLag TV - Detroit Ché - Mad (Solange Cover)
This emcee is a milestone within herself. She’s been delivering a stirring amount of attention with her recent releases this year with Dopediv Ali creating the duo of Andwearechélo with their track, “Good Leaf”, alongside her “Lemon Pepper Freestyle”, “Big Spread” and her Redman “80Barz Challenge”.
XXL - The Break Presents: Detroit Che
During last week's BET Hip-Hop Award cyphers, fans saw some familiar and unfamiliar faces. Detroit Che, who was the winner of Sprite's Hot 16 contest, earned her spot in a cypher featuring Troy Ave, Dee-1, Logic and Lil Mama.
RESPECT MAG - “All Hail Queen Che,” The Detroit Native That Destroyed the 2014 BET Cypher
Blazing the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards cypher was Detroit Che, the charismatic underdog whose origins are repped in her name. Circling around known ‘lyrical punishers’ (Troy Ave, Dee-1, Logic and Lil Mama), Che held her own and proved that her wordplay can compete with some of the best in the game. To this day, people still talk about Detroit Che’s lyrical ability and how her metaphors left viewers speechless.
BET - Celebrities: Detroit Che Takes You Deep Into the Forest
Our #Hot16 winner and rising hip hop star Detroit Che recently created an original composition and video to promote the release of Focus Films new thriller "The Forest," in theaters Friday!
One Detroit / Detroit Public TV - Detroit Che
One Detroit associate producer Will Glover talks with local hip hop artist Che to get her take on the music she produces and its connection to Detroit.
Detroit Free Press - ‘D-Cyphered’: Opening night party for the hip-hop exhibit at the DIA
CMCULTURE - Detroit Che drops long-awaited visuals to ROOT
It’s been over 2 years now since Detroit Ché dropped her short Ep, Chénges and even with it being an older project she breathes new life into it with the video release to ROOT the video takes place on what looks to be a plantation and seems to touch on slavery due to the shackles displayed on her self and one of the actors, there is definitely some deep imagery here to go along with the music and it’s message check out the full video below.
XXL - Listen to Detroit Che, “ANSWER”
Detroit Che channels her inner Allen Iverson on "Answer," a hard street track that shows the young Motown native's potential. Over production from ALI Beats, Che spits greasy with straight bars and plenty of slick talk.
EBONY - 5 Female MCs You Should Know Of
Referencing justice in the deaths of Mike Brown, Trayvon Martin and Renisha McBride, the motor city rapper impressed BET Hip Hop Awards watchers during her television debut in the 2014 cypher. Following her win of BET’s Sprite Hot 16, Che went on tour alongside Dee 1, Retro Tha Kid, Luke James and Mila J for BET’s 2014 college tour.
VIBE - The Rapper Files: Detroit Che's 'Flaw-Lez' (Dope Or Nope?)
DETROIT METRO TIMES - Record review: Che, 'Chenges'
Nothing is more refreshing than being able to witness an artist grow musically and as a person — enter the emcee formerly known as Detroit Che. She’s dropped the "Detroit" part of her moniker (which might carry its own symbolism), and she's taking the proverbial next step in her evolution with her EP, Chenges.
HAU Hebbel am Ufer (Berlin, Germany) - Ché & DJ Stacyé J
Ché, Künstlerin aus Detroit, begann ihre Karriere 2014 bei den BETs Hip-Hop Awards, wo sie als erste weibliche Gewinnerin den HOT 16 Wettbewerb gewann.
HOT97 - Detroit Che performs live, talks Ferguson, Missy Elliot and Detroit
Detroit Che sits with Jenn From Brooklyn and talks her humble beginnings, playing Basketball, being herself, and more on this episode of Ladies First.
BET - 106 & PARK - Detroit Che Reps for Her Hometown
You may have seen her go off in the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards cypher, but this…
RAP RADAR - 201 BET Hip-Hop Awards Cypher: Troy Ave, Detroit Che, Dee-1, Logic, & Lil Mama
Neighborhood Natives - Detroit Che
“Detroit Ché” made her debut appearance in BET's 2014 Hip-Hop Awards Cypher as Sprite's first female "Hot 16" contest winner. Since the Cypher, Since the Cypher, Ché has stayed active around Detroit's music scene and beyond, most recently performing in Berlin.
Detroit Institute of Arts - D-Cyphered Community Opening Celebration
INTERVIEWS
HASHTAG EASTSIDE - CHÉ TALKS HER LATEST PERFORMANCE OUT THE COUNTRY, MENTAL HEALTH, AND MORE WITH NIQUE & MEL (LOCATION: DETROIT’S EAST SIDE)
https://soundcloud.com/hashtag-eastside/credits
SHOPTALKPODCAST - CHÉ TALKS PATIENCE, GROWTH, AND SACRIFICES WITH J AND DAME ( LOCATION: MICHIGAN)
audio: https://soundcloud.com/shoptalkpod/ep153-detroit-che
visual: https://youtu.be/iwIgUrBPoFY
THE 4CAST PODCAST - CHÉ DISCUSSES HER EARLY STAGES OF CREATING MUSIC AND DROPS GEMS FOR UPCOMING ARTISTS (LOCATION: WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY)
audio: https://anchor.fm/the-4cast/episodes/The-4Cast-Episode-28--Chnges-e3mav2/a-actf7s
visual: https://youtu.be/RcqlbnDdpTg
PBS - ONE DETROIT X CHÉ INTERVIEW (LOCATION: MICHIGAN)
https://www.pbs.org/video/detroit-48202detroit-che-fnfy53/
ELICIT MAGAZINE - "CHÉNGES" EP REVIEW (LOCATION: NEW YORK)
http://www.elicitmagazine.com/che-chenges/
THEOREMATIC X CHÉ INTERVIEW (LOCATION: MICHIGAN)
OTD HIP HOP ARTICLE - TRACK TUESDAY "LEAF" (LOCATION: HAWAII)
https://www.jehzanexclusive.com/otdhiphop-blog/track-tuesday-leaf-che
MUSIC AND OTHER DRUGS - MEET FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST CHÉ AND HER VISUAL FOR "LEAF" (LOCATION: NEW YORK)
https://musicandotherdrugs.com/cheleaf/
DAILY GEMS STREAMS "LEAF" VISUAL (LOCATION: NEW YORK)
URBAN MUSIC CROWN - PRESENTING CHÉ (DETROIT CHE) WITH "LEAF" (LOCATION: ENGLAND)
https://twitter.com/UrbanMusicCrown/status/1006272395404079104
AMFMLIFE - CHÉ GETS LISTED AS ONE OF THE FIVE EMERGING ARTISTS IN DETROIT YOU NEED TO KNOW (LOCATION: CHICAGO)
THOUGHT CRIMEZ - DETROIT NATIVE CHÉ MUSICAL BREAKDOWN AND BEYOND THE VEIL PLUS DETROIT HIP HOP SCENE (LOCATION: USA)
1 SHOT RADIO - CHÉ TALKS DIA EXHIBIT FEATURE, CHÉNGES EP, BATTLING DEPRESSION & MORE (LOCATION: MICHIGAN)