Track Listings (13) - Disc #1| All Artists: Slum Village Title: Detroit Deli: A Taste of Detroit Members Wishing: 1 Total Copies: 0 Label: Priority Records Release Date: 6/29/2004 Genres: Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop Styles: Experimental Rap, Pop Rap Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 724358304329, 724357762656, 724358304350 |
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Have Slum Village become the Destiny's Child of rap? They certainly are survivors. As VIP group members fall by the wayside with each new release--this time around Baatin's gone MIA, last time around it was Jay Dilla?-they... more » |
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Amazon.com Have Slum Village become the Destiny's Child of rap? They certainly are survivors. As VIP group members fall by the wayside with each new release--this time around Baatin's gone MIA, last time around it was Jay Dilla?-they keep putting out the hits. "Selfish" is classic SV, with the banging beat supplied by Kanye West and soulful hooks courtesy of John Legend. Certainly, the combination of T3's clever disjointed rhyme patterns, Elzhi's smart, punchy flows, and a stellar production formula makes one miss Dilla's beat brilliance a bit less (although he does appear on the closing "Reunion"). However, the duo falls short because they fail to craft rhymes beyond predictable SV subject matter. Doesn't "Hood Hoes" sound strangely familiar? Outside of "Old Girl/Shining Star"--a unique spin on the pros and pitfalls of womanhood--Detroit Deli is light on themes. Oddly enough, guest contributions from Ol' Dirty Bastard ("Dirty") and fellow Detroit legend MC Breed ("Do You") don't add much to the lyrical mix. It's an extremely enjoyable and highly listenable album, but it sure ain't looking to enlighten the world with its lyrical content. --Dalton Higgins Similar CDsSimilarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsAnother Tight LP nova950 | Ground Zero.....NYC!!!! | 07/02/2004 (4 out of 5 stars) "Now there is two....What's the deal with the Slum Village lineup on each LP? Anyway, without Baatin, this LP is still a winner. Standout tracks to me is the one that the kat from KC on the last review said, "Do You" (produced by J.Dilla-the best producer the masses may not know of), "Dirty" with ODB aka Dirt McGirt-doing the hook...good track, Selfish w/Kayne West and John Legend, "The Hours", The Reunion w/ J Dilla, HOT! and there are other joints on there featuring Dwele too! This is a solid LP. T3 sounds much better on this release, you can hear what he is saying, without him slurring like on the last LP, and Elzhi............that kat can SPIT!!!!!! Point blank. He's nice...the beats are tight too. The majority of the production are from Young RJ and BR Gunna. They did a solid job. Get this LP...it's worth it. I read a statment on their website weeks before the LP dropped that Baatin was on LP anyway, but he is not!! Maybe the label changed their mind. Oh well. The trinity is now down to two but thank goodness their sound hasn't dropped too." About a 2-to a 2.5 mistermaxxx@yahoo.com | usa | 07/11/2004 (2 out of 5 stars) "Slum Village always has a track or two that I can get with&then I'm stuck with so-so to forgetable cuts there after.this Album has good Production but the writing ain't happening&that is my biggest knock here."Selfish" is one of those Cuts when they drop a Greatest Hits set that I will Rock this time of the year for it's laid back feel&vibe.much like with "Tainted"."The Hours" is a cool rack.but to me they have a singles Act written all over them¬hing wrong with that at all." Slum Village- Detroit Deli: A Taste of Detroit Constant | Vancouver, BC Canada | 07/13/2004 (3 out of 5 stars) "Slum Village's latest album is "Detroit Deli: A Taste of Detroit" (2004). The Slum Village of this album is T3 and Elzhi, though Jay Dee helps out with some production and makes one appearance. The album gets off to a great start with the intro, a powerful opener. Early tracks feature semi decent guest appearances, MC Breed drops in for "Do You" and ODB hooks up with Slum on "Dirty". Slum Village talk about slutty and money hungry women who play games on "Hood Hoes". The albums lead single "Selfish" feat. Kayne West and John Legend is an upbeat feel good track which deserved to blow up on the radio. Slum Village then hook up with the talented Dwele on the love based "Closer". Slum Village pay respect to singles mothers and women who work hard to make it on "Old Girl" (Shining Star) and drop another standout with the inspirational "Keep Holding On". Both of these tracks are laced with impressive vocals from Melanie. I like the concept, beat and feel of the unique "The Hours". Jay Dee returns for the albums closer "Reunion". While I really like some tracks on this release, I feel that "Detroit Deli: A Taste of Detroit" does not match previous Slum Village work in content or general appeal. That said its still an album I recommend checking out."
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