Athletic Mic League (AML) connected on basketball courts and while attending Huron High School in Ann Arbor, MI. Buff1, 14KT, Grand Cee, 3Steez, VaughanTego, and Wes Taylor then brought in DJ Haircut AKA Mayer Hawthorne. Though AML creating as a unit came to a halt in 2005, it never halted the love and brotherhood they shared. And as a result, AML returns now with Playground Legends, Vol. 1. To set the stage for the album, the group shares: "On the dawn of a looming worldwide pandemic Athletic Mic League held an epic 4 day retreat at Wes’s creative compound. This was the first time in over 15 years the crew assembled to make music. Members traveled from California, Georgia, and Michigan (their place of origin) to reach the secret location right outside of Richmond, Virginia. No expectations were set for the retreat, therefore no one knew what the outcome would be especially after such a long hiatus. Almost immediately the Lab Techs set up several production stations throughout the compound to produce a continuous stream of non stop heaters, that set the tone for the whole thing. The retreat represents a resurgence of one of the most innovative collectives of the late 90’s and early 2000’s. It also represents the bond of a brotherhood that has lasted for 25 years. Because of that bond and a commitment to innovation, the Mic League was able to reflect on years of impact, and influence, both as a collective and individually. This retreat has resulted in the completion of Playground Legends, Vol. 1, and this is just the beginning." The music industry is always a better place when Detroit is in the mix! Listen below...