Detroit Hip-Hop\u2019s Ambassador to the World, Michael \u201cHouse Shoes\u201d Buchanan has been an integral part of the long burgeoning Motown resurgence. Just ask anyone coming out of Detroit to confirm this.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a DJ, \u2018Shoes has toured extensively across the globe with artists such Guilty Simpson, Illa J, Exile, Aloe Blacc, Percee P, Phat Kat, Slum Village and Elzhi, to name a few, as well as on his own, gaining the respect of acts far outside the scope of Detroit Hip Hop. <\/p>\n

As a producer, \u2018Shoes has worked with the late and revered J Dilla and Big Proof, Black Milk, Danny Brown, Guilty Simpson, Roc Marciano, Chino XL, Invincible, Finale, MED, Nottz, Alchemist, Big Tone, Oh No, Elzhi, El Da Sensai (Artifacts), Black Spade, Now On (Mayer Hawthorne), and Moe Dirdee, among others.<\/p>\n

Currently he lives and works in Los Angeles running his Street Corner Music record label, California. Constantly DJing at events and parties from LA to Europe to Australia, Shoes is revered as a world class producer and DJ. Just before touching down in Melbourne to start his tour Grindin’ caught up with House Shoes to talk about his new label, moving to LA plus more.<\/p>\n

Who is House Shoes?<\/strong>
\nHouse Shoes is an asshole. Nah. House Shoes is just a real passionate dude who has dedicated his life to advocating for the greatest talents he has witnessed in his days on this planet.<\/p>\n

What are you earliest memories of music?<\/strong>
\nMy folks split when I was 4 or 5 years old. Mom always had music playing with the windows open when I would get home from school. From Miles Davis to Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder to Steely Dan. Moms loved it all. I would go to my Dad’s on the weekends and hit the record store.<\/p>\n

When did you realise you wanted to make music as your career?<\/strong>
\nIt wasn’t like it was an epiphany or anything like that. I just looked up one day and realized I had been supporting myself off music for years. So I continued to.<\/p>\n

What are some of your most memorable moments coming up in Detroit?<\/strong>
\nListening to rap music with my friends. Haha.<\/p>\n