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,” T3 adds. “I’m incorporating Baatin, and I’m putting Illa J in—not to take Dilla’s place, but just to have that essence of Dilla on this new project. I’m pulling together all the producers that we’ve used before—Black Milk, Wajeed , Kareem Riggins, Pete Rock and all the people who have been down with SV from day one.”
J Dilla died on February 10, 2006 after being diagnosed with TTP and Lupus.
Baatin died on July 31, 2009.
www.slumvillage.com
Go Ladies
Slum Village Lyrics
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Go ladies
Ay yo, y'all just rehearsing, rehearsing, re- a re-a re- rehearsing
Ay yo, ay yo, ay yo
Get this shit
She on our list as a lady to hit
Yo hit me up nine, seven, six
Thugs look to her, just like that
I see you in the corner, I like, yeah I like that
See, ho, yo, me and you girl, goin on yo
Come to my crib lets get in some bizznesss
Wit me, what you wanna do, nigga named 3
It's gotta be, like that, like it's gotta be
This girl ain't tryin to be funky
This is how I do it ay yo, yo
This is for the ladies ay yo, yo let me get funky
Just like soul
I get on the mic and drop a flow
Just so, so y'all, niggas might know
About this lady, I tell you this one
She lookin good she gon get done
I swear to god, c'mon, let me tell you sumt'n
Go ladies
Ay yo, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, do it
Yo c'mon everybody get down wit us, us, us
We make the music sound marve-luh-us
Conant gardens nigga, scand-a-luh-us
I got something waitin for you vanda-luh-us
It's in a stash box, for who wantin my stuff
That be scoopin up them ladies like a spach-e-lour-uh
Knowing damn-well I ain't no bach-e-luh-uh
Who gives a, I ain't askin ya, uh
As long as she ain't fat I can handle her-uh
Yo just foolin wit ya, yo this for the ladies, ay yo, yo
It feels good clap ya hands to the sound of uh-us
C'mon everybody get down wit uh-us
C'mon everybody get down, check it out
Go ladies, go ladies, go ladies, go ladies (check it out)
Go ladies, go ladies (check it out), go ladies, go ladies
I could picture you girl, in the back
Naked in my crib girl, so what's up?
You can see me, you can see me chillin in my black puma
Ladies coming down my nutz-it-cuz, cuz
I never sweat it cause I know who they want
See we super-duper-duper, to the, range ro-va
Conant gardens, mac, nic n-n-n-n-,nic
Always making the ladies move and groove is my motive
The joint is on the scene and it's as long as a locomotive
When I'm on the mic I never give up, up, up ,up
Make moves, make moves, make moves, yo check it out
All the ladies in the place if you got big breasts, breasts
Come over to my place we can play "chess", go ladies
The song "Go Ladies" by Slum Village is a rap song that celebrates women's beauty and encourages them to have a good time. The lyrics are straightforward and use slang terms and casual language to create a laid-back vibe. The first verse is about a woman who's caught the eye of one of the rappers. He gives her his number and suggests they hook up. The chorus repeats the phrase "Go Ladies" as an affirmation of female empowerment, encouraging women to dance and have fun. The second verse reinforces this message, emphasizing that the song is for the ladies and that they should be proud of their bodies. The rap ends with an invitation for women with large breasts to come and play chess at the rapper's house.
"Go Ladies" is an interesting song because it showcases the influence of funk and soul music on hip hop. The rhythm is based on a funk beat, featuring a sample from "Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins. The lyrics are reminiscent of soul songs that celebrate women's beauty (such as "Hey Ladies" by The Beastie Boys). The song was released on Slum Village's second album, Fantastic, Vol. 2, in 2000. The group is known for combining a jazz-inspired sound with sharp lyrics and innovative production techniques. They were formed in the late 1990s and were associated with the Detroit hip hop scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay yo yo yo, and ya don't stop
The song is starting, and it won't stop until it's over.
Go ladies
Encouragement to all the women listening to this song to dance and have a good time.
Ay yo, y'all just rehearsing, rehearsing, re- a re-a re- rehearsing
The artist is making fun of people who are dancing badly by saying they need to rehearse more.
Ay yo, ay yo, ay yo
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm.
Get this shit
The artist wants everyone to pay attention to what he's about to say.
She on our list as a lady to hit
The artist has a list of women he wants to have sex with, and this woman is on it.
She's kinda thick, I'm getting wit quick
The artist finds the woman attractive and wants to have sex with her.
Yo hit me up nine, seven, six
The artist is giving out his phone number and asking the woman to call him.
Thugs look to her, just like that
The woman is attractive and has caught the attention of other men.
I see you in the corner, I like, yeah I like that
The artist sees the woman and finds her attractive.
See, ho, yo, me and you girl, goin on yo
The artist wants to have sex with the woman.
Come to my crib lets get in some bizznesss
The artist wants to have sex with the woman at his home.
Wit me, what you wanna do, nigga named 3
The artist goes by the name 3 and is asking the woman what she wants to do with him.
It's gotta be, like that, like it's gotta be
The artist is confident that the woman will want to have sex with him.
This girl ain't tryin to be funky
The woman is not trying to play hard to get.
This is how I do it ay yo, yo
The artist is explaining that this is his approach to getting with women.
This is for the ladies ay yo, yo let me get funky
The artist is dedicating this song to women and wants to get them dancing.
Just like soul
The artist's style is reminiscent of traditional soul music.
I get on the mic and drop a flow
The artist is a rapper, and he's about to start rapping.
Just so, so y'all, niggas might know
The artist is rapping to let people know about something.
About this lady, I tell you this one
The artist is rapping about a specific woman.
She lookin good she gon get done
The artist finds the woman attractive and wants to have sex with her.
I swear to god, c'mon, let me tell you sumt'n
The artist is emphasizing how strongly he feels about wanting to have sex with the woman.
Ay yo, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, do it
The artist is encouraging people to dance to the music.
Yo c'mon everybody get down wit us, us, us
The artist is encouraging people to join in and dance with him and his crew.
We make the music sound marve-luh-us
The artist believes that their music is amazing.
Conant gardens nigga, scand-a-luh-us
The artist is from the Conant Gardens neighborhood and is talking about how notorious it is.
I got something waitin for you vanda-luh-us
The artist has something planned for the women listening to the song.
It's in a stash box, for who wantin my stuff
The artist has something hidden away that he's willing to share with the women who want it.
That be scoopin up them ladies like a spach-e-lour-uh
The artist is known for attracting women and compares himself to a celebrity who does the same.
Knowing damn-well I ain't no bach-e-luh-uh
The artist knows that he's not a bachelor-like celebrity, but he still gets women.
Who gives a, I ain't askin ya, uh
The artist doesn't care what anyone thinks about him getting women.
As long as she ain't fat I can handle her-uh
The artist has a preference for women who are not overweight.
Yo just foolin wit ya, yo this for the ladies, ay yo, yo
The artist is joking and then reminds listeners that this song is for the ladies.
It feels good clap ya hands to the sound of uh-us
The artist is encouraging people to clap their hands and enjoy the music.
C'mon everybody get down wit uh-us
The artist wants everyone to dance to the music.
I could picture you girl, in the back
The artist is imagining having sex with the woman.
Naked in my crib girl, so what's up?
The artist is imagining having sex with the woman at his home.
You can see me, you can see me chillin in my black puma
The artist is wearing black Puma shoes and wants the woman to notice him.
Ladies coming down my nutz-it-cuz, cuz
The artist is getting a lot of attention from women.
I never sweat it cause I know who they want
The artist is confident that women want him and he doesn't worry about it.
See we super-duper-duper, to the, range ro-va
The artist and his crew are driving a fancy Range Rover.
Conant gardens, mac, nic n-n-n-n-,nic
The artist is from Conant Gardens and is referencing his crew and/or nickname.
Always making the ladies move and groove is my motive
The artist's goal is to get women dancing and enjoying themselves.
The joint is on the scene and it's as long as a locomotive
The song is long and goes on for a while.
When I'm on the mic I never give up, up, up ,up
The artist is committed and persistent when he's rapping.
Make moves, make moves, make moves, yo check it out
The artist is encouraging people to dance and make moves to the music.
All the ladies in the place if you got big breasts, breasts
The artist is addressing women with large breasts.
Come over to my place we can play "chess", go ladies
The artist is using a euphemism for sex ("play chess") and inviting women to come over to his place to have sex.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: R.L. III ALTMAN, TITUS PRINTICE GLOVER, JAMES DEWITT YANCEY
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@Pride317
Lyrics
[Intro: Jay Dee and T3]
Ay yo yo yo, and ya don't stop
Ay yo yo yo, and ya don't stop
Ay yo yo yo, and ya don't stop
[Chorus: T3]
Go ladies, go ladies
Go ladies, go ladies
Go ladies
Ay yo, y'all just rehearsing, rehearsing, re- a re-a re- rehearsing
[Verse 1: T3]
Ay yo, ay yo, ay yo
Get this shit
She on our list as a lady to hit
She's kinda thick, I'm getting wit quick
Yo hit me up nine, seven, six
Thugs look to her, just like that
I see you in the corner, I like, yeah I like that
See, ho, yo, me and you girl, going on yo
Come to my crib lets get in some bizznesss
Wit me, what you wanna do, nigga named three
It's gotta be, like that, like it's gotta be
This girl ain't trying to be funky
This is how I do it ay yo, yo
This is for the ladies ay yo, yo let me get funky
Just like soul
I get on the mic and drop a flow
Just so, so y'all, niggas might know
About this lady, I tell you this one
She looking good, she gon get done
I swear to God, c'mon, let me tell you sumt'n
[Chorus: T3]
Go ladies, go ladies
Go ladies, go ladies
Go ladies, go ladies
Go ladies, go ladies
Go ladies, go ladies
Go ladies
[Verse 2: Jay Dee]
Ay yo, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, Do It
Yo c'mon everybody get down wit us, us, us
We make the music sound marve-luh-us
Conant Gardens nigga, scand-a-luh-us
I got something waiting for you vanda-luh-us
It's in a stash box, for who wanting my stuff
That be scooping up them ladies like a spach-e-lour-uh
Knowing damn-well I ain't no bach-e-luh-uh
Who gives a, I ain't asking ya, uh
As long as she ain't fat I can handle her-uh
Yo just fooling wit ya, yo this for the ladies, ay yo, yo
It feels good clap ya hands to the sound of uh-us
C'mon everybody get down wit uh-us
C'mon everybody get down, check it out
[Chorus: T3 and (Baatin)]
Go ladies, go ladies
Go ladies, go ladies (check it out)
Go ladies, go ladies (check it out)
Go ladies, go ladies
(Baatin)
I could picture you girl, in the back
Naked in my crib girl, so what's up?
You can see me, you can see me chilling in my black Puma
Ladies coming down my nutz-it-cuz, cuz
I never sweat it cause I know who they was
See we super-duper-duper, to the, Range Ro-va
Conant Gardens, Mac, Nic N-n-n-n-,Nic
Always making the ladies move and groove is my motive
The joint is on the scene and it's as long as a locomotive
When I'm on the Mic I never give up, up, up ,up
Make moves, make moves, make moves, yo check it out
All the ladies in the place if you got big breasts, breasts
Come over to my place we can play "chess"
[Chorus: T3]
Go ladies, go ladies
Go ladies, go ladies
Go ladies, go ladies
Go ladies, go ladies
Go ladies, go ladies
Go ladies, go ladies
Go ladies, go ladies
Go ladies, go ladies
[Outro]
Ooooohweeeeee ohyeah all right
Go Head, go head
Go Head, go head
Go head
Ooooohweeeeee wooo
C'mon girl, c'mon girl
@Becauseimme
Dilla showed us all the way, all praises to the Most High for that brotha. People in high school thought I was weird because I just listened to Dilla instrumentals.
@beatstro
You know these dudes had fun in the studio. That's tight to do something you love. DILLA=SOUL.
@aproducernamed2
💯
@HoodPsychoP3dia
@@aproducernamed2drake was inspired by SV / Slum Village & LB / Little Brother
“ What up LB,what up slum vill.. I hope you know that you’re the reason I have fun still” -Drake
@313DillaFan
I wanna loop the last 40 seconds into an hour long masterpiece
@bouncecouncil
Following up to this: where's that loop? I need it in 2020.
@braunarsch
@DJ Will Gill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIAudAmNhuU&ab_channel=JamesYancey found it
@bouncecouncil
MisterBraun let’s gooooo!!!!!! 🕵🏾♀️
@tapeworm6093
You fukka I been thinking that this is the best part of the album for 19 years
@tapeworm6093
Not even sure how many times I rewinded that part