Rapper-producer Jay Dee left after the group's first national album, 2000's Fantastic, Vol. 2 (Barak) and rhymer Elzhi was added to the mix for 2002's Trinity (Past, Present And Future) (Barak/Capitol). Now, with the release of Slum Village's new album, the stunningly impressive Detroit Deli (Barak/Capitol), the group consists of just T3 and Elzhi. Throughout the changes, Slum Village's musical mission has remained constant: to deliver soul-stirring sonics that represent Detroit to the fullest. That vision is fully realized on Detroit Deli. Throughout the sensational 15-cut collection, T3 and Elzhi give listeners an intimate look at life in The D, from where they shop, hang with friends and eat to the type of cars they drive (check "Zoom") and what clothes they wear.
Slum Village represents the Midwest's funk heritage on the inspirational "Do You," which was produced by Jay Dee, and teams with Chicago's Kanye West on lead single "Selfish," a sly, piano-driven song where T3, Elzhi and West rap about their desire to have a monopoly with women. They then team with Ol' Dirty Bastard on the riotous "Dirty" about having to battle for a woman and deliver a Player's Hand Guide of sorts on the sensuous "Count The Ways," Both produced by B.R. Gunna.
Even though Slum Village excels at making this type of lighthearted music, they show on Detroit Deli that they also hit hard with more serious subject matter. On the moving, guitar-driven "Keep Holding On," they rap about people not losing faith in their lives, while on the stirring "Old Girl/Shining Star," T3 and Elzhi send a open letter of hope and support to single mothers working hard to survive.
"The inspiration came from my boy's niece who has a gang of kids and is out here struggling," Elzhi says. "She's stringing her kids around on the bus, just to get by. By me just looking at that, I'm like, 'I need to write a song because I know she's not the only one going through it.' Slum Village has never touched on ladies like that and everybody is calling girls hoes and Bs, dissing these ladies, so we wanted to touch the ladies in a different way."
The group also takes a different route on "Reunion." Jay Dee joins T3 and Elzhi on the insightful cut, which offers three different takes on the group's status. "It's like you're going through three state of minds at one time kind of in reverse," T3 says. "What we're trying to say is that we wish we were together, we might be together and then we're not together at all. We're trying to give you all the aspects of how people are coming at us, the type of stuff we're dealing with and kind of give you a glimpse of the stuff we're dealing with in the group."
Indeed, songs such as "Keep Holding On," "Old Girl/Shining Star" and "The Reunion" signal Slum Village's evolution; they mark the first time the group has let listeners in on their personal feelings. "I don't think people really know us and we never really touched on our emotions like that," T3 says. "We wanted to bring some realness, besides just the soul music. Elzhi, as a guy that saw Slum Village on the outside, he brought it to my attention that we never touched on serious topics and that we should try to touch on them more. I was with that and I have a lot to say, so why not?"
Detroit Deli also stands as Slum Village's most musically rich album to date. B.R. Gunna producers Black Milk and Young RJ, both 20 years old, handled the majority of the beats, while Kanye West produced "Selfish," Jay Dee handled "Do You" and T3 along with young RJ produced "Closer" and "Count The Ways." The beats are as divergent as the album's subject matter, ranging from soulful to futuristic, but they always remain powerful and innovative.
The same can be said for Slum Village's storied career. After releasing Fan-tas-tic Vol. 1 independently, Slum Village became one of hip-hop's hottest groups. While working on Fantastic vol. 2, they were joined in the studio by such luminaries as D'Angelo, Busta Rhymes, Kurupt, Pete Rock, and A Tribe Called Quest's Q-Tip, among others. The resulting album became an underground classic and Slum Village was seen as the second coming of the Native Tongues (A Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers, De La Soul) by member Q-Tip, as well as fans and journalists alike.
Jay Dee left the group after Fantastic, vol. 2 in order to work on his solo career, but Slum Village pressed on, releasing in 2002 the Dirty District mixtape and later that year its third album and first with new member Elzhi, Trinity. Many fans looked at rapper-producer Jay Dee as the group's backbone, but Trinity proved that Slum Village could provide without its sonic architect, as that album's single "Tainted" became the group's biggest hit.
"We've always stuck to our guns," T3 says. "We've never tried to change to get commercial success. We always just did what we did and when you do what you do, eventually somebody's going to have to give you your respect for having the courage to do what you do."
Now back where they started, Slum Village yet again thrills and delights fans and gains yet a larger audience hungry for the smoking beats under the hot lyrical talent of T3 and Elzhi. Slum has begun to bring more of their personal feelings to their music, allowing the listeners and fans to touch more on the emotions and realness and touched on more serious topics. Prequel to a Classic features previously unreleased joints and jams from Slum Village with production by B.R. Gunna, J Dilla and Kareem Riggins. The mixtape gives listeners the best of some of their material since Fantastic Vol. 1.
T3 has said in a recent interview that slum village has reunited with Baatin and has added Illa J(J Dilla's Brother) to bring a Dilla effect. He is quoted "Slum Village is totally not that at all,β T3 adds. βIβm incorporating Baatin, and Iβm putting Illa J inβnot to take Dillaβs place, but just to have that essence of Dilla on this new project. Iβm pulling together all the producers that weβve used beforeβBlack Milk, Wajeed , Kareem Riggins, Pete Rock and all the people who have been down with SV from day one.β
J Dilla died on February 10, 2006 after being diagnosed with TTP and Lupus.
Baatin died on July 31, 2009.
www.slumvillage.com
Climax
Slum Village Lyrics
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I know you, I know you like the art of sex
I'm putting down my plan like a architect
It's for you, and her, we can all get wet
I got a lot of nerve talking this to you right
I'm straight up, and this should make sense to you
Girl you ain't gotta front don't be acting dumb
And if you got the goods, then I want some
But I ain't never fucked with a menage a trois
It's three like the stripes on the a-di-das
Getting live like we at the mardi gras
We getting live like we at the mardi gras
Three is the magic number ask my part-i-ner
I be serving that ass like a bar-ten-der
I'm only too bold to be watching ya
I'm only too bold to be watching ya
I want you right here in the world
Being with you all alone
It's like a dream's come true
See these things get sold
I'm caught up in ya game I'm kinda tango
Maybe it's the way you sed hu on the down-low
Saying things to me that one and 3 would only know
I wanna tell you though that these things seem to mean
Situations keep you from point A to B
I certainly put a counsel on our mistakes
I got a mission on two girls on a hot beach
Everythings a reach and ain't nobody stoppin' me
It just relax me cause they know I gotta plan for each
Yeah every body know I gotta plan for each
You know I, you know I gotta plan for each
I want you right here in the world
Being with you all alone
It's like a dream's come true
Thought you knew Baatin was polygamist
Which one of you queens is coming to get with this
Already got one holdin' my arm in this
But I need a couple to add to my list
Take a position in my world of compassion
Satisfaction, ecstasy
Calling you calling me
I know you yearning for sexual longevity
My name is Baatin Rasul Rasii
Tantric master, sex, two or three
Ecstasy, calling you calling me
I know your hubby ain't giving you no action
Well for one he's too damn masculine
He need to relax, and take some lessons on givin' you climax
All alone, it's like a dream's come true
I want you right here in the world
Being with you all alone
It's like a dream's come true
I want you right here in the world
Being with you all alone
It's like a dream's come true
I want you right here in the world
Being with you all alone
It's like a dream's come true
The song "Climax" by Slum Village is a song that exposes the rapper's desire to engage in a threesome with two women. The lyrics start by conveying the message that the rapper wants one of his female acquaintances to stop "playing hard to get" and engage in a sexual encounter with him. He then goes ahead to mention that he has a plan and that it involves two women. The lyric also states that he wants them to get wet, indicating that he wants them to be aroused.
The rapper then goes on to talk about his boldness and how he is not shy about making his intentions known. He also mentions that he has never had a threesome before, but he is willing to try it, and he will be getting down to business. The lyrics then go on to talk about the magic number three and how it is symbolic of a menage a trois. The rapper then talks about his mission to find two women on a hot beach and how he is unstoppable.
The chorus of the song repeatedly mentions how the rapper wants to be alone with the two women, indicating his strong desire for a menage a trois. Overall, the lyrics reveal the rapper's desire for sexual pleasure and his willingness to try new things, even if they are considered taboo.
Line by Line Meaning
You ain't gotta play hard to get
You don't have to pretend to be hard to get
I know you, I know you like the art of sex
I understand that you enjoy the art of sex
I'm putting down my plan like a architect
I am carefully crafting my plan like an architect
It's for you, and her, we can all get wet
This is for you and another woman; we will all be sexually satisfied
I got a lot of nerve talking this to you right
It takes courage for me to say this to you
I'm straight up, and this should make sense to you
I am honest, and you should understand me
Girl you ain't gotta front don't be acting dumb
Don't act stupid or pretend with me
And if you got the goods, then I want some
If you have the attributes I want, then I desire you sexually
I'm tryna get down this ain't no la di da
I'm trying to get physically intimate, this is serious
But I ain't never fucked with a menage a trois
I have never engaged in a threesome before
It's three like the stripes on the a-di-das
Three people will be involved, like the stripes on Adidas shoes
Getting live like we at the mardi gras
We are having a lively time like at a Mardi Gras festival
Three is the magic number ask my part-i-ner
Three is the perfect number for us to engage in a sexual act
I be serving that ass like a bar-ten-der
I will sexually satisfy you like a bartender serves drinks
I'm only too bold to be watching ya
I am too bold to be just watching you without acting on my desires
I want you right here in the world
I want you to be physically present with me
Being with you all alone
I want to be alone with you
It's like a dream's come true
Being alone with you would be a dream come true
See these things get sold
I'm caught up in your game and falling for you
I'm caught up in ya game I'm kinda tango
I'm tangled up in your game and attracted to you
Maybe it's the way you sed hu on the down-low
It could be the way you seduce me privately that attracts me to you
Saying things to me that one and 3 would only know
You are saying things that only we, as two people, would understand
I wanna tell you though that these things seem to mean
I want to tell you that these things are significant to me
Situations keep you from point A to B
Certain situations prevent you from achieving your goals
I certainly put a counsel on our mistakes
I am taking precautions to avoid making mistakes
I got a mission on two girls on a hot beach
I have a goal to have sex with two girls on a beach
Everybody's a reach and ain't nobody stoppin' me
I'm reaching my goals, and nothing can stop me
It just relax me cause they know I gotta plan for each
It soothes me that I have a plan for each goal
Thought you knew Baatin was polygamist
You should know that Baatin is a person who practices polygamy
Which one of you queens is coming to get with this
Which one of you women will join me in a sexual encounter
Already got one holdin' my arm in this
I am already involved with one woman
But I need a couple to add to my list
I want to add more women to my sexual encounters
Take a position in my world of compassion
Join me in a world of sexual pleasure and ecstasy
Satisfaction, ecstasy
We will both be satisfied and experience ecstasy
Calling you calling me
We are calling out to each other to come together
I know you yearning for sexual longevity
I know you want to experience sexual pleasure for a long time
My name is Baatin Rasul Rasii
I am Baatin Rasul Rasii
Tantric master, sex, two or three
I am an expert in Tantric sex, and I want to involve two or three women
You know I, you know I gotta plan for each
You should know that I have a plan for each of my sexual encounters
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES DEWITT YANCEY, R.L. ALTMAN III, TITUS GLOVER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
[Verse 1: J Dilla as Jay Dee]
You ain't gotta play hard to get
I know you, I know you like the art of sex
I'm putting down my plan like a architect
It's for you, and her, we can all get wet
I got a lot of nerve talking this to you, right?
I'm straight up, and this should make sense to you
Girl you ain't gotta front don't be acting dumb
And if you got the goods, then I want some
I'm tryna get down this ain't no la di da
But I ain't never fucked with a mΓ©nage Γ trois
It's three like the stripes on the a-di-das
Getting live like we at the mardi gras
We getting live like we at the mardi gras
Three is the magic number ask my part-i-ner
I be serving that ass like a bar-ten-der
I'm only too bold to be watching ya
I'm only too bold to be watching ya
[Hook]
I want you right here in my world
Being with you all alone
It's like a dream come true
[Verse 2: T3]
See these things get sold
I'm caught up in ya game I'm kinda tango
Maybe it's the way you sed---huuuu on the down-low
Saying things to me thatΒ one and 3Β would only know
I wanna tell you though that these things seem to mean
Situations keep you from point A to B
I certainly put a counsel on our mistakes
I got a mission on two girls on a hot beach
Everything's a reach and ain't nobody stopping me
It just relax me cause they know I gotta plan for each
Hhhhyeah every body know I gotta plan for each
You know I, you know I gotta plan for each
[Hook]
I want you right here in my world
Being with you all alone
It's like a dream come true
[Verse 3: Baatin]
Thought you knew Baatin was polygamist
Which one of you queens is coming to get with this
Already got one holding my arm in this
But I need a couple to add to my list
Take a position in my world of compassion
Satisfaction, ecstasy
Calling you calling me
I know you yearning for sexual longevity
My name isΒ Baatin Rasul Rasii
Tantric master, sex, two or three
Ecstacy, calling you calling me
I know your hubby ain't giving you no action
Well for one he's too damn masculine
He need to relax, and take some lessons on giving you climax
All alone, it's like a dream come true
[Hook]
I want you right here in my world
Being with you all alone
It's like a dream come true
I want you right here in my world
Being with you all alone
It's like a dream come true
Make my dreams come true
Make my dreams come true
Make my dreams come true
I want you right here in my world
Being with you all alone
It's like a dream come true
@omarsuarez694
2022 and this is still my favorite record of all time.
@bigbenmatt
Word
@jplankz
Sooooo good
@blakman1982
Facts. The beginning of the legend J Dilla. Slum Village is one of the greatest groups in hip hop
@frankiesingh8916
@Ben Matthews you guys p
@EASFromTheWest
Pet Sounds tooπ
@lukethompson6957
First time I heard this gem, I literally replayed it 10+ times. That chorus and beat just hit different yo.
@BIGBOY.J
Same for me B
@ReezySIK
Same here my g
@gamblinggoons6323
facts on factsπ―