Slum Village

Despite coming on the heels of their breakout album, Vol. 2, expectations were low for Trinity. It was Slum Village's first album without founding member J Dilla, and many questioned whether the headwrap rap crew could be artistically viable. Tracks such as "Tainted" (featuring soul crooner Dwele) and the lead single, "Disco," prove the group is still a powerhouse.

Detroit might be Rock City, but Slum Village helped put it on the hip-hop map. An acclaimed
debut (1999's Fantastic Volume 2) sporting a classic single ("Get Dis Money") set the stage for
this headphone-ready follow-up. Slum's seemingly contrary essence -- venomous lyrics spit
over languorous beats -- still commands attention. On "Get Live," new guy Elzhi exhorts us
to "get more stoned than Fred and Wilma's wheels." Original producer Jay Dee c... More >