This episode of Gems with Shom features House Shoes - DJ, producer, collector and owner of Street Corner Music, a key figure in Detroit’s golden era of hip hop. Known for breaking records and his uncompromising standards, House Shoes shares his journey from Detroit to Los Angeles, becoming one of the most trusted voices in music.

We dive into his early memories of DJing at St. Andrew’s Hall, sharing J Dilla’s iconic beat tapes, early Slum Village demos, and the tightly knit Detroit scene that shaped his career. House Shoes also talks crate digging, running a label, navigating music industry politics, and the artists and records he thinks people are sleeping on today.

Packed with stories behind legendary records and reflections on artistry, this episode is a class in trusting your taste, shaping vision, and staying true to your principles.

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