One of the most overlooked emcees from Detroit, Phat Kat aka Ronnie Cash was an early collaborator to the legendary Detroit hip-hop producer Jay-Dee. The two collaborated under the name 1st Down until the label folded and the two parted ways. Cash went on to collaborate with Slum Village and reunited with Jay Dee later to release the Undeniable ep. Look out for Phat Kat’s solo record on Look Records this year. I’ve heard a few tracks and can’t wait to get my own copy. It has the bangin’ electro tinged sound of Detroit hip hop that tells it like it is. Check out Phat Kat’s myspace page for a spin.
