Twelve years ago, on November 22, 2008, Flint, Michigan, native MC Breed died of kidney failure, leaving behind a legacy as a prominent breakout Midwest hip-hop artist who helped put his hometown on the map.
Born Eric Tyrone Breed, the emcee made his introduction to the world in 1991 with the hit single, “Ain’t No Future In Yo Frontin.” Sampling the unforgettable high-pitched synth from Ohio Players’ “Funky Worm,” the single peaked at No. 66 on the Billboard Hot 100. He released his debut album, MC Breed & DFC in the same year through S.D.E.G. Records & Ichiban Records, which went on to sell between 2.5 million to 4 million copies. During his almost 20-year career, MC Breed would work and collaborate with several of the west coast’s biggest names like 2Pac, Warren G, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Ant Banks, The D.O.C., Too Short, Kurupt, Yo-Yo, Shock G of Digital Underground, MC Eiht and others.
MC Breed’s music continues to live on as fans and new listeners can find a bulk of his discography on today’s top streaming services. His story also continues to be told in hopes of keeping his legacy alive and thriving. Geri Zeldes, a professor at Michigan State University’s School of Journalism, is releasing the documentary, Breed & Bootleg: Legacy of Flint Rap, which will debut at the Detroit Free Press Film Festival December 2-6 this year.
“What inspired me to really take a look at MC Breed’s life is that he’s a part of rap history with an untold story,” said Zeldes. “It was such an amazing feat to be the first commercial rapper out of a small Midwest town at such a young age. Then he moved to Atlanta, but still really loved Flint, and I love that about him.”
Watch the trailer for the Breed & Bootleg: Legacy of Flint Rap documentary below and stay tuned for more information and updates. https://youtu.be/sZRkrYpXacg
source https://westcoaststyles.com/news/2020/11/trailer-for-new-mc-breed-documentary-film-breed-bootleg-legacy-of-flint-rap-released/
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