In the late 80s, Detroit rap pioneer Awesome Drewas among the first to stomp onto the national scenefrom the Midwest. With his mix of political and hardcorehe provided a unique perspective and voice during theheight of hip-hop's golden era. A voice that would not shyaway from controversy by asserting Detroit's place inhip-hop by challenging New York legends Kool Moe Deeand LL Cool J.