"Welcome 2 Detroit" is a song by American rappers Trick Trick and

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. It was released on November 8, 2005, via

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as the

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from Trick Trick's debut solo studio album '' The People vs.'' written by Trick Trick, Eminem and Luis Resto, it was recorded at Em's home recording studio, at 54 Sound Studios, and at Batcave.

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was handled by Eminem with additional production from Resto. The single peaked at number 100 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

Music video

The music video for "Welcome 2 Detroit" is set in

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at The Shelter. It was directed by Davy Duhamel and produced by Jacquie Frisco. It also features

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s by

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and the Goon Sqwad.

Track listing

;Notes * signifies an additional producer.

Personnel

* Christian Anthony Mathis – songwriter, vocals * Marshall Bruce Mathers III – songwriter & vocals (tracks: 1, 2, 4), engineering & producer (tracks: 1, 2) * Luis Edgardo Resto – songwriter & additional producer (tracks: 1, 2) * Phalon Alexander – vocals & producer (track 3) *Leslie Brathwaite – mixing (track 3) *Mike Strange – recording (track 4) *Tony Campana – recording (track 4) *Davy Duhamel – director (track 4) *Jacquie Frisco – producer (track 4) *Kyle Goen – art direction *Matt Dorfman – design *John Richard – photography

Charts

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Welcome 2 Detroit (Song) 2005 songs 2005 singles Eminem songs Motown singles Trick-Trick songs Gangsta rap songs Songs about Detroit Songs written by Eminem Song recordings produced by Eminem Songs written by Luis Resto (musician)