Detroit is Different

  • Latest episode: “Built for the Ride: Tiffany Gunter’s Detroit Transit Story”
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  • Latest episode: “Global Swagger of the Motor City, Drake Phifer talks Detroit Diaspora 2026”

  • Latest episode: “Built for the Ride: Tiffany Gunter’s Detroit Transit Story”
  • Latest episode: “The Black Church is Still the Healing Balm for our Community, Dr. Charles Williams”
  • Latest episode: “Global Swagger of the Motor City, Drake Phifer talks Detroit Diaspora 2026”

Urban Organic is the brand and it was a vision of Drake Phifer. The vision was a place and space for cool Soul and people to vibe together. In the early 2000’s the space for Neo Soul, Afro Beat, House, and Future music from a Black lens was rare.


Today 20 years later the brand has traveled the Metro Detroit area, Michigan, the Nation and world alike. This weekend the brand carries the essence with Day Party is King. In its 4th Memorial Day Installation, the Detroit Diaspora Day Party returns to delight dance floor fanatics both near and far with DJ sets from: Marilyn Griffin | Griffin Gardens, Phifedom | Urban Organic, Diviniti | HoneyComb Music, DJ Vern English | The Tandem, DJ Righteous | D.R.U.M.M, DJ Duane Powell | SoundRotation – Chicago.


The day will include: 5PM- 6PM – Diaspora Tribute Dinner Honoring Zana Smith of Spectacles Boutique and internationally renowned musician, Amp Fiddler prepared by Chef Nik R Cole of Fried Chicken and Caviar