{"product_id":"slum-village-fantastic-volume-ii-vinyl-2lp","title":"Slum Village: Fan-Tas-Tic Vol.2 Vinyl 2LP { vinyl }","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSo much drama surrounded Slum Village's debut album:\u003c\/i\u003e first they were dropped from Interscope, then Vol. 2 was released as a Euro import\/boot, then they were picked up by Goodvibe, which put it out officially but later folded. The music was no less controversial - Swizz Beats keyboards were the rule and heads weren't ready for the loose, soulful beats and lazy rhyme styles. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/search?q=jay+dee\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJay Dee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is an undeniably brilliant producer, and heat rises - \u003cem\u003eFantastic Vol. 2\u003c\/em\u003e is now widely regarded as a cornerstone of the Soulquarian sound. Okay, I'll admit \u003cstrong\u003eMuhammed Baatin\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eT3\u003c\/strong\u003e aren't my favorite rappers, but they do have a certain unique charm and they're pretty clever writers. And with a good range of styles and collabos with \u003cstrong\u003ePete Rock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJazzy Jeff\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eQ Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eD'Angelo\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBusta\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eKurupt\u003c\/strong\u003e the LP stays fresh to the end. \"Players\" is the catchy sleeper hit, with its beautifully layered singing melody, claps and subdued rhymes. On \"Hold Tight\" Q Tip says \"This is the last time you'll hear me ... I'ma leave it in the hands of the Slum now.\" If only it were so. \"Tell Me\" features keyboards and singing by D'Angelo. \"I Don't Know\" incorporates James Brown adlibs all through the verses and scratches by Jazzy Jeff. Pete Rock helps out with beats, verses and scratches on \"Once Upon a Time.\" With 15 more tracks including \"Fall in Love\" and \"Raise it Up.\" Double vinyl version with pic sleeve, recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack double vinyl pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoriginal release year: 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Ne'Astra Music Group 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by ayres 08\/2005\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Slum Village","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":57442570142027,"sku":"hh-6009","price":5.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/6169\/9915\/files\/slumvillage-fantasticv2-blackvinyl-1.jpg?v=1779776315","url":"https:\/\/vinylvintage.shop\/products\/slum-village-fantastic-volume-ii-vinyl-2lp","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}