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During Detroit's 2014 mayoral race, one candidate stated that people who lived in a certain affluent part of Detroit weren't really 'Detroiters'. His comments were criticized as being divisive at a time when Detroit as a city, and region, needed to unite.

After those comments were made, he appeared on a local news outlet to explain himself, portions of which were taken to create the vocals for this song.

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Who is a 'Detroiter'?

You have to talk about, some of the people that I believe are the biggest 'Detroiters'...

The Detroit Loyal.

Who stayed in Detroit when other people were running and leaving this community.

But let's not forget…

Who is a 'Detroiter'? The Detroit Loyal
Who is a 'Detroiter'? The Detroit Loyal

Let's talk about the fans of the Tigers, the Redwings and the Lions

Patrons of the DAC, Greektown, Midtown, Opera House

Let's talk about my buddy Sam who owns a meat market in Eastern Market

People who want to see the city of Detroit come back.

But let's not forget...

The people who have stayed here in spite of rising crime, in spite of poor schools, in spite of bad city services and poor lighting.

Those are also 'Detroiters' and they can't be left out of the equation.

But let's not forget...

Who is a 'Detroiter'? The Detroit Loyal.
Who is a 'Detroiter'? The Detroit Loyal.

But let's not forget...

If you live at Fenkell and Linwood...

If you live at Grand River and Mackinaw…

If you live at Dickerson and Warren…

If you live at 7 Mile and Rutherford…

If you live at Littlefield and Plymouth…

If you live at Toledo and Junction…

If you live at Vernor and Clark…

You have a different quality of life.

Who is a 'Detroiter'? The Detroit Loyal.
Who is a 'Detroiter'? The Detroit Loyal.

Communities like Palmer Woods, and Sherwood Forest, and Rosedale Park, and Grandmont, and Boston Edison, and Indian Village, and Aviation Sub....

People who want to see the city of Detroit come back

But let's not forget...

The people who have stayed here in spite of rising crime, in spite of poor schools, in spite of bad city services and poor lighting.

Those are also 'Detroiters' and they can't be left out of the equation.

Who is a 'Detroiter'? The Detroit Loyal.
Who is a 'Detroiter'? The Detroit Loyal.

Who is a 'Detroiter'?

Who is a 'Detroiter'? The Detroit Loyal.

Who is a 'Detroiter'?

Who is a 'Detroiter'? The Detroit Loyal.

But let's not forget who is a Detroiter.

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from Outer Reaches, released May 26, 2015

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The Valley and the Mountain (TVTM) Seattle, Washington

Detroit educated Josh Dahlberg has been producing music and DJing for over twenty years. His analog-centered approach blends house, techno, electro, and experimental; most notably as The Valley and the Mountain (abbr. TVTM). As TVTM, Josh explores the tension between nature and technology to create everything from moody dance floor grooves and atmospheric soundscapes. ... more

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