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Detroit CYDI - Based On a True Story

from THE RHYMING DICTIONARY by Detroit CYDI

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Illingsworth says: My verse on this track came about simply because I felt the song was long enough with Rufio and Sean. Little did I know, this verse, which was a joke/homage to old school hip hop would become a fan favorite.

Sean UPPS says: I had the most fun recording this track. Totally unconventional, totally dope, it's what to me CYDI is all about. I instantly fell in love with the beat cause I love the "93/94"ishness of it. I brainstormed for a month, until I realized that we didn't have many storytelling raps....

...it eventually turned into a furious late night recording session. I had to be at work at 8, and Ruf had to pull up the Sun and wake the roosters. Took a quick late night nap, and I woke up to the beat for Illo's part. Shit you not, it was so dope I thought I dreamed it. NOPE!!! hahaha. Everyone came through on this, and we set the standard for everything we make in the future. Shout to Erik L for for the reversing the beat in the beginning, and to Illo for the perfect ending. Chea.

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from THE RHYMING DICTIONARY, track released December 25, 2008
Produced by Illingsworth

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Detroit CYDI Detroit, Michigan

Detroit CYDI (CYDI = Can You Dig It?) is a trio of emcees formed by Sean Uppercut, Rufio Jones, and Illingsworth. They can be found impressing audiences at venues throughout the midwest. They’ve also been working on various collaborations while perfecting their unique DIY music video style. Not only do they eagerly anticipate what the future holds, they are providing what the future needs. ... more

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