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| | Middle East Open Encyclopedia: Detroit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) |
 | | In recent years, Detroit has assumed a kind of gritty, hip cachet around the world, thanks largely to such modern ambassadors as Aaliyah, Esham, the White Stripes, Insane Clown Posse, Eminem, The Von Bondies, Royce Da 5'9", Slum Village, the Electric Six, and Kid Rock. |
 | | Detroit is also considered the birthplace of techno music—techno pioneers Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson established their names in Detroit, and techno progenitors Carl Craig and Richie Hawtin (aka Plastikman) built their reputations there as well. |
 | | Detroit is also home to several rappers such as Rock Bottom, and Trick-Trick, D12, Tone-Tone, MC Breed, the late Blade Icewood, Malik (a.k.a. |
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