Slum Village [Clean]

1. Giant

2. Set It

3. Can I Be Me

4. Call Me - Dwele, Slum Village

5. 05

6. 1, 2

7. Multiply

8. 1-800-S-L-U-M

9. Hear This

10. Def Do Us

11. Hell Naw!

12. Ez Up

13. Fantastic

Slum Village,Slum Village,Barak Records,Alternative Rap,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop,Underground Rap,United States of America

Average customer rating:

DOPENESS

Improved drastically.

4 and 1/2 Slum Village is back wit a vengenance

GOOD MUSIC STR8 UP

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW!!!!!!!

Slum Village
Slum Village
Manufacturer: Barak Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AP2YQI
Release Date: 2005-10-25

Tracks:

Giant
Set It
Can I Be Me
Call Me - Dwele, Slum Village
05
1, 2
Multiply
1-800-S-L-U-M
Hear This
Def Do Us
Hell Naw!
Ez Up
Fantastic

Tracks:

Up Close & Personal [DVD]

Customer Reviews:

DOPENESS.......2006-07-08

I was skeptical about picking up this album...but i wanted to hear what they were about so i went and purchased and was pleasantly surprised :) I enjoy this album very much and listen to it all the time most definantly one of my favorites! RIP J dilla

Improved drastically........2006-03-24

I'd have to say, being a female, I'm very critical of the music I listen to, and if the beats are great but the lyrics are dead, then it's not worth my time. Slum Village seems to intrigue me with songs like "Tainted," but then fall back again when you listen to other songs from their albums. Trinity was a disappointment, and their follow up was an improvement, but here, I felt like the beats and lyrics complimented each other...it's almost like a classic album...almost. "Can I be me" is my alltime favorite, and the following track ft. Dwele is beautiful. Though there aren't many tracks on this ablum, it's definitely worth buying and you money will be well spent.

4 and 1/2 Slum Village is back wit a vengenance.......2006-02-13

I tell u what. They r definitly filling in my Outkast void right now as far as groups go. This album is a certified sleeper hit. I say sleeper hit because I think they don't have a lot of exposure. I recently seen them on a commercial wit that song "Ease Up" in da background. They deserve s**t like dat if u ask me. The game is so backwards today. If u ask me guys like 50cent, juelz, and young jeezy to name a few don't deserve half of their earnings(that's if the game of hip-hop was based on talent). Their cds weren't quality hip-hop but slum village stay true to their roots which is another thing I love. Quality over quantity is what the game should b based on cause I hate to see a group like them not go platinum cause they put out great music. However u like it they delivered on this album. U want bump is on here, u like that laid back pimped type s**t its on here too. Long story short this album should be in ur collection immediatly. Its currently in my disc changer right now. Worth every $. R.I.P J-Dilla

GOOD MUSIC STR8 UP.......2006-01-12

I've been an SV fan since 2000 when I first heard "Fall in Love" off a mixtape. I only had 1 minute and 20 seconds of the track but it was so captivating. I put that song on my voicemail and whoever heard it for the first time was amazed and they had to know who the artist was. Needless to say Fantastic Vol 2 is one of my favorite rap albums ever. The latest SV release SLUM VILLAGE is not far behind. I really love the last two installments. Classic SV sound. For all who have nver heard of SV I suggest picking up the entire catalog but thats not likely so grab Vol 2 and SLUM VILLAGE. Detroit Deli is real crazy too but the "first" and last albums are good places you can start. I guarantee that if you have either of these albums playing as background music or its something you are pumping, the person next to you will be more than curious to know what its about. The sound is infectious. I cant say much more. If you are in the NYC area, check SV out this Friday at BB Kings 1/13. SV for LIFE!!!!

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW!!!!!!!.......2005-12-28

HOW DO I BEGIN TO DISCRIBE THIS ALBUM? I CONSIDER IT A BRIEF INTERPRETATION OF ART, MUSIC, AND THE BLACK EXPERIENCE "IN AMERICA" INTERTWINED. I START BY SAYING THAT T AND EL ARE TWO OF THE BEST SUBLIMINAL RAPPERS IN THE INDUSTRY RIGHT NOW. LYRICISM IS A FORTE FOR SLUM VILLAGE AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN SINCE THE BEGINNING. THIS ALBUM IS FOR THOSE OF US WHO HAVE FOLLOWED THESE GUYS STRAIT FROM FANTASTIC AND THE DIRTY DISTRICT MIX ALBUM, YOU KNOW, THE LESS "MAIN STREAM" ALBUMS, TO THE COLABORATION WITH DWELE AND JOHN LEGEND. THESE GUYS REPRESENT WHAT IS LOST IN MAIN STREAM HIP-HOP AND R & B, TRUE TALENT AND MUSIC INSPIRED RAPS. LET'S GET ROWED FOR THE REUNION FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO KNOW WHAT I MEAN!!!!!!!!!!!

Average customer rating:

You gots to chill...
All that and then some.
Yeah Yeah Yeah !!!
Awesome

Fan-Tas-Tic, Vol. 1
Slum Village
Manufacturer: Barak Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000ESSTQU
Release Date: 2006-02-28

Tracks:

U 4 U
ELa Remix

Customer Reviews:

You gots to chill..........2006-11-20

One of the D's finest. A lot of cats hate on Slum Village mostly because they compare them to other artists instead of just accepting it for the music. Look, if you put on a record (of any genre for that matter) and it makes you feel good inside why knock it? They may not be as lyrical as Kweli or as true as De La, but damn they made a dope LP with the beats to back it up and the power to make you reminisce of the good ol days. Peace!

All that and then some. .......2006-09-12

I love the original Fantastic Vol. 1. It captures a time in hip hop when good music was timeless and not just current. However, for the record, I own the first, out of print, version of this release and it only has 10 tracks. This is the version I know. However, the re-release advertised here has all the original tracks plus 14 additional tracks. In case you didn't know, Slum Village makes really vibey music, not very conscious, intelligent, or lyrically potent. But Jay Dee really makes it all sound sooo perfect on production, that it sounds like it was meant to be just as it is. Too much fancy lyricism would have taken away from the chill vibe of this music. If you like jay dee production, or hip hop in that lovely late 90's period, get this CD. P.S. take my advice, Fantastic Vol. 2 is the only other Slum Village release worth anything at all. After that, it was all B.S.,brain dead, bling bling, sellout rap.

Yeah Yeah Yeah !!!.......2006-07-08

This was a cd never put out to the public due to bad premo.. It is ashamed because the cd is a classic.. During the area when two powerful forces were still alive (Pac and B.I.G.) Slum Village were deeply in the back scenes making hip hop from the essence... R.I.P. forever Jay Dilla... You are a Classic Forever...!!!!!!

Awesome.......2006-06-13

This has the best beats ever layed down by Jay Dee. The rapping was not to bad. This is a must buy rap album that finnally got back into production

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J-Dilla's Rise (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4.0 stars)
hey yo!!
Open Your Minds People!!
Among my top 3 favorite hip hop albums
Satisfying, juicy beats, weak rhymes...

Fantastic, Vol. 2
Slum Village
Manufacturer: Goodvibe
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Trinity (Past, Present and Future)

ASIN: B00004TCHC
Release Date: 2000-06-13

Tracks:

Intro
Conant Gardens
I Don't Know
Jealousy
Climax (Girl Shit)
Hold Tight
Tell Me
What It's All About
Forth And Back
Untitled/Fantastic
Fall In Love
Get Dis Money
Raise It Up
Once Upon A Time
Players
Eyes Up
2U4U
CB4
Go Ladies
Bonus Track

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Hands folded across the chest. Relaxed but ready for action. Fantastic Volume 2 captures Slum Village's swellegant b-boy stance on record. The Detroit crew's long-awaited debut is loaded with muscular, simmering beats. By turns relaxing and stimulating, it further establishes producer Jay Dee (known for his board work for De La Soul, Q-Tip, Common, and more) as a production force. His thick, red-blooded rhythms range from the crunchy, organic drums on "I Don't Know," punctuated with sly James Brown vocal samples, to the percolating, bass-laced "Get Dis Money." Though they're drowning in underground accolades, Slum Village aren't intellectual navel-gazers or lyrical geniuses. Rappers Baatin, T3, and Jay Dee use their quirky vocal chemistry to illuminate the lush rhythms. They want you to shake your ass to their music--they even provide instructions. --Lizz Mendez Berry

Album Description

Don't let the title fool you, this is the long awaited debut CD from Slum Village, featuring Q-Tip, D'Angelo, Busta Rhymes, Kurupt, Pete Rock and Jazzy Jeff. 19 smooth tracks with some funky old school grooves and slick rhymes, similar to The Roots, Digital Underground and A Tribe Called Quest. 20 tracks. 2000 release.

Customer Reviews:

J-Dilla's Rise (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4.0 stars).......2007-05-14

Slum Villages album "Fantastic Vol. 2" was slated for a 1998 release, but never saw the light of day until 2000. For me, the standout on this album is J Dee's production. Most of the beats here are fantastic themselves. I find some of the best beats on the album are on songs such as "I Don't Know" that features Jazzy Jeff scratching at the end of the song, and "Hold Tight" feauring Q-Tip with the help of D'Angelo's piano. The production is easy to vibe to and more than likely gurantee to nod your head.

That being said, what weighs this album down is the most obvious lack of rhyme skill. Seriously, these guys borderline wack. As one reviewer stated, the obvious is that they rhyme about materialistic things (i.e. money, women). A lot of people don't seem to realize that, because the production overshadows their bad rhymes. Heck anybody can sound good if they can flow smoothly over the the correct production. And that is what Slum Village does. Just listen to "Get Dis Money" & "Raise It Up" if you want examples of wack rhymes being spit smoothly over dope beats. Not to mention they are easily outshined by the guest appearances. Well people like Kurupt and Common back then I can see, but even Pete Rock outshines them on "Once Upon A Time". Thats probably the best verse I've ever heard from Pete, not to mention that the beat for that song is dope. People are giving this album all kinds of accolades, when the lyrics are barely average. If J Dee didn't produce this album, this would have easily been a 2.5 star album.

Overall, "Fantasic Vol. 2" is a good album, mainly because of the production. If you can, I recommend you search for the instrumentals for this LP. It's a shame Slum Village wouldn't capture the same vibe on their later album as they did on this one (and probably never now due to J Dilla passing). More than likely, if you're a fan of groups like A Tribe Called Quest and The Roots, you'll more than likely like this album. I recommend that you add this to your collection. This was also reissued in 2004 which is also available on Amazon. Peace.

Lyrics: C
Production: A+
Guest Appearances: A
Musical Vibes: A+

Top 5 Favorite Tracks:
1. Once Upon A Time (featuring Pete Rock)
2. Theonlinus (featuring Common...also appears on "Like Water For Chocolate album)
3. I Don't Know (featuring Jazzy Jeff)
4. What It's All About (featuring Busta Rhymes)
5. Hold Tight (featuring Q-Tip)

hey yo!!.......2006-06-11

this has always been one of my favourite hip hop albums of all time!!. i'm not a die-hard hip hop listener, but being a neo soul junkie at heart, i can appreciate the production!!... the beats are HEAVY!! (J.D rest in peace).. the boy can produce!! off topic, i heard a Steve Spacek tune a couple of months ago, that JD produced. its called 'Dollars'... oh my gash, wot a tune!! the production makes it!!

anywayz, absolutely luv this album. its hard to pick favourites, cos its all great but the songs that stand out 4 me are:

1. 'players' - luv the smooth, almost eerie sound, and that beat is mmmmm bumping!! jus wicked!

2. 'i dont know' - brings me back to my funk days! :) briliant..

3. 'jealousy' - that BEAT!! theres jazz, soul, hip hop all mixed up in there.. ingenius..

4. 'get dis money' - its the beat again lol. that b line!.. its banging!!.. luv that eerie, 'star trek' lol kinda sound in the background... just mmmmm :) its a great contrast to the b line :)

5. '2U4U' - nice sound :).. luv the 'jumpy-ness'.. different, but thats y i like it ;) it WORKS!!

6. 'Tell me' - wen i heard a sample of this, i thought D'ANGELO!!. Then wen i heard the whole song, i realised he sung on it lol... nice neo soul sound. i've gotta like it :)....

Anyway man, jus go and buy it innit lol.. i had it, since it came out, but if u dont know yet, get 2 know!!!... Better late than never!!! it has a timeless sound anyway :)

Open Your Minds People!!.......2006-03-13

You're going to read a lot of reviews about this album that talk about Slum Village's lack of lyrical ability but that the beats are so hot that you should get the album anyway. Only the latter part of that statement is true. I've been listening to hip hop since the seventies, when rappers had to beg djs to get on the mic. When the groove was what it was all about. When the hottest rhymes around were, "hip hop, a hippy to the hippy, say up jumps the boogie..." You get my drift.

Only the trained ear can hear what Slum Village is all about lyrically on this album. SV has discarded the overdone and almost pre-requisite lyrical bravado that began dominating hip hop in 1987 and has brought something more interesting to the table...VIBE!! Today's hip hop fans are so conditioned to judge by lyrical ability that anything different falls short of their expectations.

Let me tell you something, if you like, Low End Theory by ATCQ, you will love this album. The reason I chose Tribe as my example is that, by no means could you call Phife or Q-Tip lyrical geniuses. And no, I won't bother with a comparison between the 2 groups. In my opinion they are both about the same thing...Vibe!!! Why else did Q-Tip use Jay Dee (SV's Producer/Rapper) to produce songs on Tribes last 2 albums as well as almost every song on his solo album?

Slum Village is about vibe. The lyrics match the tracks perfectly. So well do they match in fact, that you couldn't even hear any of your favorite mainstream lyrical gods on any of these tracks. It just wouldn't sound right. Do yourself a favor. Try to put your conditioning away, pop this album in and then try to go a month without listening to it. This, ladies and gentlemen, is one of the top ten hip hop albums of all time. And I say this, having a lot more material to survey than most.

Among my top 3 favorite hip hop albums.......2006-02-24

I have a hard time saying this is one of the top hip hop albums ever because the lyrics are somewhat iffy, but their delivery along with the beats is some of the best-produced hip hop I've ever heard. Every track is strong, and it is hardly repetitive. A very unique sound from one of hip hop's best producers (RIP Jay Dee). Also, SV changed members around after this album so hear Slum Village in their original (and in my opinion, brilliant) form.

Satisfying, juicy beats, weak rhymes..........2006-01-27

This is one of the more musical hip hop albums out there; production by the legendary Jay Dee makes this an awesome aural experience. Throughout almost every song, there is a tasty groove, making this something you'll want to listen to all the way through. But the rhymes failed to inspire me. First off, there is nothing new here content wise, the same old egotistical BS, money, objectifying women, the whole standard regiment of material. Being a hip hop fan, I can look past this and consider other things, like rhythm, flow, all that stuff. Slum Village failed me on this as well. None of the members are particularly standout rappers, which really hurts the album. Still, the beats are SO good that Fantastic Vol. II is still worth picking up despite this rather major shortcoming. I mean, these beats are extremely good, some of the best I've ever heard in hip hop. To hear the combination of ultra sweet beats and quality rapping, make sure to get Common - "Like Water For Chocolate." Best rap album ever, no question.

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Garbage
innovation.
Extreme Trash
not much to say here
Past meh!, Present meh!, The Future Doesn't Look Bright

Trinity (Past, Present and Future)
Slum Village
Manufacturer: Priority Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006BXO7
Release Date: 2002-08-13

Tracks:

Intro 1
Intro 2
Insane
What Is This
Tainted
La La
All-Ta-Ment
Disco
Trinity (Interlude)
One
Hoes
Star (Interlude)
Star
Slumber
Let's
S.O.U.L.
80's Skit
Unisex
Love U Hate
Get Live
Harmony
Who Are We (Interlude)
Fall In Love (Bonus Track)
Silent
Silent
Silent
Bonus Track #1

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Slum Village's sophomore album has as many bright moments as it does miscues. Designed to illustrate the group's rise from the Detroit underground, the album's spotty production takes too long to get you throbbing while the villagers manifest. Emcees T3 and Baatin's stepped-up flow is noteworthy, and newcomer Elzhi adds a rougher, battle-ready element to the mix, but at times his gangsta clichés don't mesh with his cohorts' green-tea-and-a-backrub Casanova personas. Though the overall production is uneven, young-Turk beatmakers Karieem Riggins and Waajeed O'Bryant shine on tracks like "La La" and "Tainted," which build on the momentum created by the group's debut, Fantastic, Vol. 2. Unfortunately, Trinity all but excludes founding member-producer Jay Dee, and in the end, Jay Dee's three contributions eclipse all others. We're left wondering what Trinity would have sounded like if all three original members were still in cahoots. As it stands, Trinity's overall vibe comes off like an often misguided attempt to inherit the kingdom A Tribe Called Quest helped build and De La sold. --Arno Kazarian

Customer Reviews:

Garbage.......2005-11-30

Tainted the only song I listen to, and the only song I will listen 2, 27 tracks of bullsh..! dont get this

innovation........2005-03-18

slum is doing something most people are affraid to do: innovating. each track on this cd is a concept track, and if you put this album on in your headphones, it plays out seamlessly all the way to the end. the sound is an amazing testiment to the d. the beats are sick, as usual, and each track has its own feel. if youre a fan of real hip hop, dont listen to the reviews that say "tainted" is the only good track. this isnt a cd for the casual listener who is expecting to hear rap music when they put this hip hop masterpiece in their stereo. listen to elzhis verse in "disco" and tell me another mc that can spit such fire while naming his entire last album. t3 and baatin use their voices like sounds and ride the flow more uniquely than any mc out there. the album is truely refreshing. everyone who is sleeping on detroit needs to check the technique you heard about, cause sv will turn you out.

while im at it, check out everything else you can get your hands on by anyone associated with this group.

dweles "subject" lp is up there with any other classic, elite soul album, and if you can find his "rize" demo, that is definitely worth the purchase.

elzhi has a mixtape out called "witness my growth" that should tide you over until he drops his solo project, if that day ever comes. the mixtape has some of the best lyrical content ive heard.

watch out for nick speed too. i gotta shout out nix productions. this dude is coming up fast, and before you know it, youll be seeing his production credits in jewel cases all across the spectrum. hes got a marvin gaye sample called "well alright" that is just waiting to blow.

and of course, cop anything slum v. "dirty district" is a nice compilation of raw material featuring a bunch of underground mcs. and of course "fantastic vol 2" and "detroit deli", and their j-88 joint too.

Extreme Trash.......2004-08-08

You have no idea how pissed I am about this cd being as wack as it is. The rhyming is elementary, the lyrics are simple-minded, and judging from "Tainted", I thought I was going to get some unique, bob-ya-head music but this whole cd is a disgrace.

not much to say here.......2004-06-27

I bought this thinking these guys were innovative yet nothing on this cd stands out to me. tainted feat dwele is the best song on the cd , maybe that's why it was the first single. one thing I dislike about this is the skits, interludes , and for crying out loud 2 intros!!! why do you need two intros? there are about 4 good tracks out of 22 the rest are a bit bland if your looking for something new or different don't look here , I'm sure they'll do better next time or atleast I hope they will. not the second coming of tribe sorry.

Past meh!, Present meh!, The Future Doesn't Look Bright.......2004-05-18

Slum Village ~ Trinity (Past, Present, Future)

Detroit underground group Slum Village was producer Jay Dee's side project to his production and other efforts. On their second CD, Dilla has now left the group and it was just MC's Baatin & T3. One might think a group founded by a beatmaker who has worked with the likes of Common, ATCQ, and The Pharcyde would be as entertaining and ill on the mic as those kats. Sadly they aren't. Baatin & T3 both have skills ranging from bellow to average at times. Their topics are generally skirt chasing and other BS that wouldn't be so bad if the lyrics were strong. Without Jay Dee's production and no notable guest appearances I was even more sceptical of this release than I was their first. Luckily they did do one key thing to improve the group, they brought in the young hungry rapper, Elzhi. He has that distinct Detroit delivery at times and strong battle rap lyrics that the group desperately needed. So my emcee fears are actually put down a little, but still what about the beats? The production for the most part is handled by a group of relatively unknown producers (Curtis Cross, Karriem Riggins, Waajeed O'Bryant, and T3 himself) but Jay Dilla hasn't totally left them high and dry (he does 3 tracks) and DJ Hi-Tek and Scott Storch lend their hands (1 song each). All in all the production is polished, smooth and soulful but it feels underdeveloped. Although the guests aren't as star studded as Fantastic, DJ Dez's cuts are complimentary to the production where featured and Dwele's vocals are a nice touch as well. The album also has the makings of an interesting concept labelling the songs: past, present and future. Although it's an interesting idea it isn't fully realized because there doesn't seem to be a pattern in the labeling. Now I'll discuss the meat and potatoes or lack there of...

Insane ~ After two intros "Insane" gets things started with Baatin & Elzhi sharing the mic. I was expecting a really energized track with the title being insane and it being the opening track. Unfortunately the beat done by Waajeed O'Bryant is a fairly repetitive muted horn sounding synth that doesn't veer too much from the same path. It does build a head nodding vibe but not much else. Baatin kinda puts me to sleep on this track with his slow flow and whiny delivery. Elzhi comes and steals the show with his second rapid verse.

Tainted ft/ Dwele ~ All three MC's drop verses on this one. To me Elzhi doesn't actually steal the show totally here. Him & T3 drop relationship type verses, which are both decent. T3 talks about how he is better than most dudes in the love department who's love isn't real. Elzhi in a real short spit talks about his views on relationships. Baatin is the glue in this joint. His middle verse between them converses about the fake love in the industry. Dwele's sultry voice lays down the chorus which is really captivating combined with the beat. For the beat itself Karriem Riggins really comes through. He uses hollow sounding percussion, flowing soft organ, and deep loving bass. The vocals and production work together to create a kool, smooth and classic feel.

Disco ~ `Disco" was a good choice for a single, but the remix with Timbaland doesn't really work. This LP version is produced by T3 and has a mindless appeal to it. Utilizing funky keys and bass but it ultimately comes off kinda weak. It's a club oriented track that doesn't just want you dancing in the club but in the barber shops too. It's fun, but really a cheap thrill. Unfortunately it lacks any substance and falls flat.

One ~ A lot of songs other than the singles "Tainted" and "Disco" have a heavy filler vibe to them. They often sound appealing, they just don't have that extra element that separates average from good. "One" is a song that doesn't seem to be geared as a single but it doesn't seem to be filler either. It is purposefully crafted as solid piece of work. Jay Dee shows up for the production on this joint. The problem is it really stands out and makes the other music look pedestrian. He lends almost a dark effect, with paranoid jazz keys, booming strings like a cello, choppy drums and rolling bass. There is also some good wordplay on behalf of SV using the theme of "one" consistently throughout the song.

Trinity (Interlude) ~ Right in here you get the bulk of quality on the album ending here. This cut has the three kats basically telling everyone where they have come from to the place they are at. Curtis Cross does his thing on the boards to make a hard bass driven beat with nice synthesizers and nice turntable work from DJ Dez (nothing outstanding mind you).

This is a pretty bad album there just isn't enough here to justify 23 tacks. They could do some things to make a better release as a whole in my opinion. Firstly let Elzhi do most of the rapping, T3 is pretty average and undistinguishable, Baatin has ok flow and his own delivery. Baatin has left the group now so I don't think we'll be hearing much from him. They should add a full producer to the group, T3 does an alright job on his songs so he should possibly handle a couple of joints on the next one. The producers they used were alright but Karriem Riggins is really the only one that sticks out. I liked the rest of his work with SV & Common as well. Get better Dj's on your ish, Dez is ok but nothing to write home about in my humble opinion. Get more guests on your albums for variety. I think if they don't make serious moves they will fade away. 2 stars, buy it if you like it after a listen. Peace, love & soul...

Detroit Deli (A Taste of Detroit)
Average customer rating:

Nice selection on this DELI's meny.

3-1/2 stars -- Tastes pretty good, actually

not bad! worth the 63 cents i paid on allofmp3

Typical SV....

Solid and funky, despite line-up changes

Detroit Deli (A Taste of Detroit)
Slum Village
Manufacturer: Priority Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00022LIP2
Release Date: 2004-06-29

Tracks:

Zoom - Phat Kat
Do You - MC Breed
Dirty - Dirt McGirt
Late 80's Skit - Slum Village
Selfish - John Legend
Closer - Dwele
Old Girl/Shining Star - Melanie Rutherford
Keep Holding On - Melanie Rutherford
It's On - Big Herk
The Hours - Slum Village
Things We Do - Slum Village
Count The Ways - Dwele
Reunion - J Dilla

Amazon.com

Have Slum Village become the Destiny's Child of rap? They certainly are survivors. As VIP group members fall by the wayside with each new release--this time around Baatin's gone MIA, last time around it was Jay Dilla—-they keep putting out the hits. "Selfish" is classic SV, with the banging beat supplied by Kanye West and soulful hooks courtesy of John Legend. Certainly, the combination of T3's clever disjointed rhyme patterns, Elzhi's smart, punchy flows, and a stellar production formula makes one miss Dilla's beat brilliance a bit less (although he does appear on the closing "Reunion"). However, the duo falls short because they fail to craft rhymes beyond predictable SV subject matter. Doesn't "Hood Hoes" sound strangely familiar? Outside of "Old Girl/Shining Star"--a unique spin on the pros and pitfalls of womanhood--Detroit Deli is light on themes. Oddly enough, guest contributions from Ol' Dirty Bastard ("Dirty") and fellow Detroit legend MC Breed ("Do You") don't add much to the lyrical mix. It's an extremely enjoyable and highly listenable album, but it sure ain't looking to enlighten the world with its lyrical content. --Dalton Higgins

Customer Reviews:

Nice selection on this DELI's meny........2005-02-23

Its like hiphop's answer to blackstreet with these cats, the way they lose a member everytime they release an album. With the addition of ELZHI on the last album, at least lyrically, they're are better group. However musically there's something missing. Im not sure if it was the exit of super-producer J-DILLA cuz on "trinity" the music wasnt really an issue. This time they've come on a more mellow vibe that doesnt always come off. "Count the ways", "keep holding on" and "closer" are all borderline r+b and not that dirty soul funk you come to expect from the vill'. However there's enough here to bring it up+tantalise the tastebuds. Worth copping, not that bad. If J-DILLA does return then the next album will be pure heat!!!

3-1/2 stars -- Tastes pretty good, actually.......2005-02-07

You know how Kanye West spits "I switch my girls around like 3L-dub [3LW]" on "Selfish"? I'm not exactly sure you should be talking about switching people around when you're rapping with a group that has a different lineup on each album. Slum Village is now only down to T3 and Elzhi, but they still manage to put out some decent work on Detroit Deli: A Taste of Detroit.

I was a little skeptical when I discovered that the first song, "Zoom", is about cars, but that song actually works pretty well. Another good song that uses otherwise played-out subject matter is "Keep Holding On", a track about hard times. The aforementioned "Selfish" is also pretty decent.

Lyrically, Elzhi is still incredible on the mic. T3's rhyming has actually improved, too, even though you may still find a weak lyric here and there. And that still can't save them from a few missteps; particularly when guest stars come around. "Reunion" with J Dilla is great (although it's really only a reunion with T3 because Dilla and Elzhi were never in the group at the same time), but the Dirt McGirt-assisted "Dirty" suffers from a rather stupid chorus. And when usual crooner Dwele comes onto the scene with SV, they hit ("Closer") and miss ("Count the Ways").

I also think the chorus to "It's On" is overproduced, and as another reviewer mentioned, the "Late `80s Skit" is pretty pointless. Despite all this, SV still emerged with a pretty solid album, making you want to stop into this deli more often.

Anthony Rupert

P.S. In response to another reviewer, I don't recall a song on here called "Hood H**s". Maybe it was on an earlier release?

not bad! worth the 63 cents i paid on allofmp3.......2005-01-13

enjoyable album that maintains interesting and real lyricism and the beats are not third rate! but they arent kanye west, either. nice album, worth it

Typical SV...........2004-10-21

This is a very good album. It is typical Slum Village ( even w/ out J - Dilla covering ALL the production ). The album has great production, and skirt-chasing, playboy Slum Village lyrics. No need to point out any favs, the album in its entirety is overall good, and well thought out. Cop this !!
Peace

Solid and funky, despite line-up changes.......2004-08-15

After their lukewarm sophomore record, I wasn't sure what to expect from this record (especially with yet another line-up shake-up). Turns out somebody's been working on their beats after school; this record JAMS. It's a funky car-party in a box, and the few guest appearances don't take away from the album's main characters.

It's a tight 13 track record, no fluff, and set to play you through the season.

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pleasent surprise
DIRTY!
da real ish!
A nice Detroit compilation mixed and produced by T3 and RJ
real hiphop

Dirty District: Mix Tape Session
Slum Village
Manufacturer: Sequence
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ASIN: B000068TN2
Release Date: 2002-06-25

Tracks:

Intro
One
Shut Slut Down
Me And Mu
VIP In
H.E.A.T.
D
Freestyle
Real Life
Cock Suckers
Big Fella
Dae Out 2 Get Us
Freestyle
Big Twinz
Yesterday
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Customer Reviews:

pleasent surprise.......2004-02-18

i dig this. it is not really a slum album but a mixtape of them and other artists. and the album is formatted like a mix tape where they go right into the next song without a break. it is unique. and the quality of mc's and beats is very nice. cop this. big up to detroit. aka die-troit.

DIRTY!.......2003-04-09

YO, THIS ALBUM IS EXACTLY WHAT ITS SUPPOSED TO BE...DIRTY! THE LYRICS & BEATS ARE SO SICK! IF YOU ARE A LOVER OF HIP-HOP, THIS IS A MUST HAVE ALBUM YOU! MADD LUV 2 SLUM VILLAGE & BARAK RECORDS! ONE!

da real ish!.......2002-08-12

SV is back again bringing sunshine to my speakers, and musical sustanance to my ears. It is critical in these mainstream hip hop days to keep the pure hip hop at its purists form. These folks have the formula as far as im concerned. Even tho they have minimal appearences on this album, when compared to Fantastic 1, 2, and J88, but this album shows that when the Slum puts thier name on something its best to just cop it there and then. With the exception of about two songs, the "let it spin" factor of this album is good. If this is your first aquintence with SV, you have to start with Fantastic vol 2, and vol 1, then J88 if you can find them.

A nice Detroit compilation mixed and produced by T3 and RJ.......2002-07-31

First, this is NOT a Slum Village album even though it looks like it is due to the packaging. This is a compilation of Detroit (& others) artists that is overseen by T3 and RJ Rice. Second, Jay Dee did not produce one track and is not even on this album. Third, Slum Village (as a group) is only on one track. T3 and Elzhi are on other tracks though. Still, it's a dope compilation that does more than just wet your appetite for the official SV releases.Slum Village was never known for the deep lyricism. They were known (& loved) for the production and the overall vibe of the album or music. While the production is not handled by Jay Dee, "Dirty District" maintains that cool SV feeling that we all love. The beats have that minimalist, slightly choppy feel and the mixing is done in a "dirty" way but that's one aspect that makes this work.
The best tracks are "Real Life", "One", "Freestle" La Peace, "Dae Out To Get Us" and "Throw That D" "Big Twinz" and "Yesterday" are incredible songs. They are truly amazing but they are totally out of place and have been released on their proper albums. One thing this compilation does is give the spotlight to the other emcees in Slum Village besides Jay Dee. Elzhi is officially introduced as SV's new member. By being on a handful of tracks (including a freestyle), Elzhi does his job in a decent way. He does not astonish on the mic but he is concurrent with the SV vibe. T3 truly shines here as both a producer and an emcee. On previous SV releases, he was in Jay Dee's shadow of production and mic presence. Here, T3 truly excels in both areas. Sure, he's no Jay Dee but he creates good beats while keeping the original SV feeling alive. On the mic, he may not be an excellent lyricist but he commands attention due to his hungry delivery and flow.

The short length of the songs and mixing of RJ Rice makes this album flow extremely well. It is very easy to listen to in one sitting. The mixture of full length songs and freestyle tracks contribute to the variety within the consistency of Detroit's SV atmosphere.

Overall, this is a very enjoyable compilation that can stand strong by itself. Even though it serves as an appetizer to the upcoming Slum Village album, it has it's own jewels which should be appreciated. Even though none of the songs (except for "Big Twinz" or "Yesterday"), create that mind-blowing experience with the first listen, the vibe and the rhythm of the entire LP gets inside the listener creating a very cool experience. This is a cool compilation for anyone who likes (or is interested in) Slum Village and/or Detroit underground. If this is what it is like to be dirty then this hip hop does not need a bath.

real hiphop.......2002-07-28

I'm a new fan of Slum Village since Fanstic, but this new joint they have coming out is off the hook. If you like mello rap with hot beats this is the CD for you. one

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Good from SV...back to the old
Very nice album from SV
Mixed bag, but some really good songs.
~~~~Prequel to some garbage~~~~~

Prequel to a Classic
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ASIN: B0009RQRWO
Release Date: 2005-07-12

Tracks:

Intro
Get Ya Paper (feat. Frank & Dank) (produced by B.R. Gunna)
Can I Be Me (produced by B.R. Gunna)
Walk Wit Me (produced by B.R. Gunna)
EZ Up (feat. Dwele) produced by B.R. Gunna
We Be Dem (Part II) (produced by Karriem Riggins)
It'z Your World (feat. J. Isaac & Kurupt)
In the Lab (produced by T3)
Do Our Thing (feat. The Dramatics)
My Life (feat. Frank & Dank)
Time Travel (produced by B.R. Gunna)
Let Me See What Ya Got (produced by B.R. Gunna)
Who Are We (produced by J. Dilla)
Ghetto Movies (produced by B.R. Gunna)
Up (Produced by B.R. Gunna)
Let's Go (produced by B.R. Gunna)
Who Boy (produced by B.R. Gunna)

Product Description

Prequel to a Classic 15 Classic selections + 2 Bonus Cuts with production by B.R. Gunna / J. Dilla / Karriem Riggins Returning to where they first started, Slum Village has Found their niche in giving the fiery flow that true Hip-Hop heads feel has bee LOST for a long time. Slum has returned home back to their roots, giving their listensers the best of some of their unreleased songs since Fantastic Vol. 1

Customer Reviews:

Good from SV...back to the old.......2006-06-12

This CD is a very good mix of some Slum Village new and old. I actually played this album more than I did SV.

I really wish that El and T-3 would get back with Baatin. I miss him in the group. Yes I have much love for SV, this group has been through alot of changes. I want T-3 and El to make another classic with Baatin. Especially now that JayDee has passed on, as a tribute to Jay.

This album is worth purchasing because it reminds you so much of the material SV put out when produced by Jay Dee and also offers a taste of some new production from Gunna.

Slum is a very innovative and unique group which I love and I hope they keep producing quality material. They are my "Sequel" to A Tribe Called Quest".

Very nice album from SV.......2005-12-14

This album is better then there new album. I really don't think this is a official album but it is very good and is one of the Top 20 for the entire year as far as I see. The Lyrics could have been a little better but the beats and replay is very good.

Mixed bag, but some really good songs........2005-10-12

Like many others I got hooked on the Slum following the release of Vol. 2. The lush production of Jay Dee was the soundtrack to several laid back afternoons/evenings. The production was so beautiful that the Slum got a pass for saying some truly wack verses on vinyl (let's be honest ya'll!) Post Jay Dee Slum may be lacking the production but picked up one of the illest newcomers in the game Elzhi. By the by, if you haven't picked up the Elzhi mix Witness My Growth, go cop ASAP!! But I digress. Elzhi brought the lyrical prowess that the group needed. T3 and Baa were extremely stylistic and can ride the beat like very few others but just lacked substance in their rhymes. Detroit Deli kinda set the way for what I think is the next phase of the Slum and this is where the review comes in (finally.) I feel El has caused T3 to up his game up. T isn't Nas or anything but you can definitely see growth from where he was on vol 2 or even Trinity. Please keep in mind guys that Prequel isn't an album. However, it accomplishes what it set out to do and that's create a buzz for the next full length. There are a few older unreleased songs on here but once again its a mixtape. El of course is a beast but you start to see that T3 is making moves on "Get ya Paper" "Let me see what you got" and "Walk wit me." The songs that are cutoff during the track are actual tracks from the new cd and serve as a mini promo for the next cd. Also BR Gunna have a couple of tracks that are pretty tight "ghetto movies" being the best. Overall, this isn't the classic and makes no claims to be. It is more appropriately a taste of what is to come. I definitely feel it's worth the purchase but if you can find it used pounce on it just for the sway of the last track "Who boy". Or you can just wait for the classic.

~~~~Prequel to some garbage~~~~~.......2005-09-06

I waited 5 weeks for this cd from Barak Records, they lost my order, and wouldnt return my calls when I called to check on it. Finally.....after 6 times and a call to paypal, I got the cd. I should have cancelled this after 3 weeks, but my love for slum village kept me determined...I waited and waited and nothing...a prequel to some garbage finally arrived~The Cd is full of old material, hurried unfinished with no substance. The best song #5 feat Dwele, is only 48 seconds and they cut it off while it was still playing (no pun to Dwele, he's always doing his thang) This is absoulty the worst 17.00 I spent in my life..shoulda bought it on Amazon and saved 50% for this crap!!

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BPM Instrumentals
Wajeed
Manufacturer: Bling 47
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000PH8RM6

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Early beats from Platinum Pied Piper frontman, Wajeed!

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J Dilla's Rising (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4.0 stars)
A must buy!
Very special hip hop

Fantastic, Vol. 2
Slum Village
Manufacturer: Barak Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006210XI
Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

Intro
Conant Gardens
I Don't Know - Jazzy Jeff, Slum Village
Jealousy
Climax (Girl Shit)
Hold Tight - Q-Tip, Slum Village
Tell Me - D'Angelo, Slum Village
What It's All About - Busta Rhymes, Slum Village
Forth & Back - Kurupt, Slum Village
Get Dis Money
Raise It Up
Once Upon a Time - Pete Rock, Slum Village
Players
Eyes Up
2U4U
CB4
Go Ladies
Thelonious [*] - Common, Slum Village
Who We Are [*]

Customer Reviews:

J Dilla's Rising (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4.0 stars).......2007-05-14

A must buy!.......2007-03-22

Listen, I first heard this group back in 2000 when I was in college from a partner of mine, Zo!, who is from the D! He gave me a couple of CD's from their past work and instantly I was hooked! I wound up buying this album and haven't turned back since. You can hear the essence of hip-hop from track to track. Although the lyrics are a bit quirky and lethargic, they DO put it down when it comes down to it. Too bad that the core of this group is not together anymore, (Dilla's passing, Batin's exit from the group a few years ago. So, it's just T-3 and Elziah is holding it down for now). An instant classic for a TRUE hip-hop head! And yeah, I discovered that some white people bought this album too! It's too good to keep for yourself, you "gots to" share this. If you are tired of the commercialism of today's music recycling itself then this album is a breath of fresh air. RIP Dilla!

Very special hip hop.......2006-06-13

You hear classic this classic that tossed all over the place these days and many of those albums fall way short. If you never trust a single one of my reviews again you must trust me when I tell you this album is very special hip hop. This a classic on the level of ANYTHING on your shelf.

If you claim to like hip hop music and this joint isn't in your collection you ain't really real son. You're just playing a hip hop fan.

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Fantastic, Vol. 2
Slum Village
Manufacturer: Capitol
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