Rap may have originated in New York City, but it was nurtured and evolved in the heart of Detroit, often referred to as the 313.
In the midst of celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, it would be a grave mistake to disregard the influence of Detroit’s iconic group, Slum Village. During the late 1990s, this legendary trio took the music scene by storm with their groundbreaking debut album, “Fan-Tas-Tic.” Even today, the current iteration of the group continues to make a significant impact in the industry.
The dynamic duo consisting of T3 and Young RJ recently released their powerhouse single, “Just Like You,” which has garnered immense attention. Fans can also look forward to the release of their highly-anticipated album.
During this week’s episode of “Renaissance Man,” I had the privilege of speaking with both T3 and Young RJ. This conversation not only commemorated their remarkable journey down memory lane but also provided a glimpse into the future of hip-hop.
Like many bands, Slum Village experienced changes in personnel throughout the years. Tragically, they lost two of their three founding members, J Dilla and Baatin.
T3, the remaining member of the original crew and an iconic rapper in his own right, recalled the group’s meteoric rise to success. He vividly reminisced about how their late friend and musician, J Dilla, transitioned from being a DJ hidden in the background to finally taking the center stage as the group’s MC.
This transformative moment solidified T3’s belief in the potential of Slum Village. The group’s chemistry and incredible performance on stage convinced him that they had what it takes to succeed.
His theory proved to be more than successful. With the tremendous influence of J Dilla, Slum Village quickly attracted major names in the industry such as Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip, Questlove, and Erykah Badu for their coveted recording sessions.
T3 expressed his admiration for these collaborations, stating, “It was so inspiring for us to be able to bring these incredible artists back to the city. It helped us gain recognition and took quite some time for someone to achieve such a feat during that era when word of mouth was the primary means of spreading music. We had very few outlets.”
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