1st Down was a Detroit hip-hop group consisting of Jay Dee

J Dilla

James Dewitt Yancey , better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an American record producer who emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip hop scene in Detroit, Michigan...

 and Phat Kat

Phat Kat

Phat Kat , is a rapper from the east side of Detroit, Michigan. His career began in the mid 90's as part of 1st Down, which consisted of Phat Kat on vocals and Jay Dee on production...

.

The duo signed to Payday Records in 1995, and released one 12", "A Day Wit' The Homies", before disbanding as a group, due to label trouble. They once again reunited for Phat Kat's Dedication to the Suckers EP, in 1999, which was produced entirely by Jay Dee. Some of their further collaborations can be found on Slum Village

Slum Village

Slum Village was a hip hop group from Conant Gardens, Detroit, Michigan.The group was formed by three members: rappers Baatin and T3, plus rapper and producer J Dilla . J Dilla left in 2002 to pursue a solo career with MCA Records...

's Fan-Tas-Tic (Vol. 1)

Fan-Tas-Tic (Vol. 1)

Fan-Tas-Tic , is the first album by Detroit group Slum Village. It comprises songs from their demo album, which was recorded in 1996 and 1997, but not officially released until 8 years later. It was nonetheless leaked onto the underground circuit and caused "quite a stir" in 1997. The whole...

, Jay Dee's Welcome 2 Detroit

Welcome 2 Detroit

Welcome 2 Detroit is the 2001 debut solo album from Slum Village producer J Dilla . The album followed the group's critically acclaimed Fantastic, Vol. 2, and kicked off BBE's "Beat Generation" series...

, and both of Phat Kat's solo albums, The Undeniable LP

The Undeniable LP

The Undeniable LP is the debut album by Detroit rapper and close Slum Village affiliate Phat Kat. It was released twice, both on Barak Records...

and Carte Blanche.

Discography

• No Place To Go - 12" single (1993)
• A Day Wit' The Homies EP - 12" single (1995)
  • Track listing:
    1. A Day Wit The Homiez (Radio Version)
    2. A Day Wit The Homiez (Main Version)
    3. A Day Wit The Homiez (Instrumental)
    4. A Day Wit The Homiez (Acapella)
    5. Front Street (Radio Version)
    6. Front Street (Main Version)
    7. Front Street (Instrumental)
    8. Front Street (Acapella)

External links

• Phat Kat Interview @ dropmagazine.com