Label: Ne'Astra
Released 5/5/17
The mark that the late producer J DILLA left upon hip-hop during the 90s and early-to-mid 00s is undeniable, and his work with DE LA SOUL, BUSTA RHYMES, The PHARCYDE, and many more has long been cemented in the annals of hip-hop history. It was during his time as a member of seminal Detroit group SLUM VILLAGE however that ranks as among his greatest. His work with rappers BAATIN and T3 would be a strong influence upon modern rappers like KANYE WEST and KENDRICK LAMAR and earn widespread critical praise, and comparisons to other legendary groups like A TRIBE CALLED QUEST. In speaking retrospectively on their most famous album "Fan-Tas-Tic Vol. 1", The ROOTS' drummer Questlove has said of the release that it "single-handedly birthed neo-soul."
Track Listing:
- 2U 4U
- And I Go
- Fly Girl 1
- Fly Girl 2
- Jay Dee (Freestyle)
- My Loot (Freestyle)
- Ooo Wee
- Sensation
- Sentimental Love
- Yum Yum