Slum Village: Fan-Tas-Tic Vol.2 Vinyl 2LP Online Hot Sale

So much drama surrounded Slum Village s debut album: first they were dropped from Interscope, then Vol. 2 was released as a Euro import boot, then they were picked up by Goodvibe, which put it out officially but later folded. The music was no less controversial – Swizz Beats keyboards were the rule and heads weren t ready for the loose, soulful beats and lazy rhyme styles. Jay Dee is an undeniably brilliant producer, and heat rises – Fantastic Vol. 2 is now widely regarded as a cornerstone of the Soulquarian sound. Okay, I ll admit Muhammed Baatin and T3 aren t my favorite rappers, but they do have a certain unique charm and they re pretty clever writers. And with a good range of styles and collabos with Pete Rock, Jazzy Jeff, Q Tip, D Angelo, Busta and Kurupt the LP stays fresh to the end. Players is the catchy sleeper hit, with its beautifully layered singing melody, claps and subdued rhymes. On Hold Tight Q Tip says This is the last time you ll hear me … I ma leave it in the hands of the Slum now. If only it were so. Tell Me features keyboards and singing by D Angelo. I Don t Know incorporates James Brown adlibs all through the verses and scratches by Jazzy Jeff. Pete Rock helps out with beats, verses and scratches on Once Upon a Time. With 15 more tracks including Fall in Love and Raise it Up. Double vinyl version with pic sleeve, recommended.