![]() J Dilla left in 2001 to pursue a solo career with MCA Records. The group was formed by three members, rappers Baatin (1974–2009) and T3, plus rapper and producerJ Dilla (1974– 2006). Slum Village is a hip hop group from Detroit, Michigan. United StatesGenresHip hop Years active1996–presentLabelsBarak/CapitolMembersT3 Maybe if somebody would remix this it'd be awesome, but we all know how I feel about J Dilla rehashings.Slum Village (Young RJ & T3) performing at the Nouveau Casino, Paris, in September 2014Background informationOriginDetroit, Michigan, If only J Dilla could have collaborated with more able lyricists, this would be a default 4/5. While the production is epic and is the star of the show, the run-of-the-mill rapping and utterly bland lyrics serve as the sabotage. The story-telling is inadequate, the imagery is vague, the syntax is bland, and the punchlines are absent. With their playboy bravado and illustrious boasts about their exorbitent sums of currency, one shouldn't expect Slum Village to defer on regular rap subjects. It's really the lyrics that are a major problem. They flow just decently, and although Jay Dee should stick to commandeering the boards, they aren't terrible. T3's sly nasal and Baatin's high, partially whiny delivery aren't really the problem. ![]() Dilla's soundboard wizardry isn't capitalized upon to the fullest possible extent. Exemplifying the loud side of Dilla, "Raise It Up" showcases mellow percussion, some ascending keyboard synths and rising, grinding cranks that make for a beat that shifts from melodic to banging, and "Get Dis Money" features sexy, reverberating synths, electronic buzzes, and rhythmic clapping that create a low key, but plodding track. With his wide array of subtle electronics, smooth incorporation of 70's soul samples, and plodding drums, Jay Dee succeeds in melding spacey atmospherics and thumping noise together. 2 helps to merit the claims that he was the greatest producer ever to exist. But, the production is so stunning it not only saves this album from being poor, it makes it great.ĭespite Donuts being his definitive, most notorious work, J Dilla's production effort on Fantastic, Vol. Since their induction into the rap scene in '97, Slum Village has been renowned for its mediocre rapping and basic lyrics. This doesn't exemplify the socially conscious, masterful lyricism prevalent in the heartland hip-hop scene. 2 isn't your typical 2000's midwest hip-hop album. ![]() If only J Dilla could have collaborated with more able lyricists, this would be a default 4/5Ĭatalyzed by the superb production of J. Review Summary: While the production is epic and is the star of the show, the run-of-the-mill rapping and utterly bland lyrics serve as the would-be sabotage. ![]()
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