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BHM Lesser Celebrated — Hidden Heroes: Frank-N-Dank

Often overlooked, we have a pair responsible for doing the dirty work to keep Detroit on the musical map. It's Frank-N-Dank!

From Hip Hop Wiki:

Frank n Dank are an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan. It consists of rappers Frank Nitt (previously known as Frank Nitty) and Dankery Harv, and are best known for their collaborations with the late J Dilla. The group signed a recording deal with MCA Records, but their 2003 J Dilla-produced album, 48 Hours, was at first rejected by the label...Frank n Dank released their follow-up album, Xtended Play in 2004, which was rereleased as Xtended Play 3.13 in 2006. Their second studio album, The EP, was released in 2007.

About this Series

Black History Month isn't just about celebrating the most famous names – it's about honoring the full tapestry of Black excellence. In that spirit, this 'Lesser Celebrated' series spotlights brilliant artists whose impact on hip hop culture deserves deeper recognition. These aren't 'lesser-known' talents – they're vital innovators whose contributions helped shape the culture we know today, even if they haven't always received their proper celebration.