You’re now listening to the sounds of 88-Keys.

T3, Elzhi, Baatin, and J Dilla: All members of Slum Village at one point in their careers. Although Baatin and J Dilla have passed away, and Elzhi isn’t seeing eye-to-eye with original member T3— all four MC’s from Detroit make their way onto the group’s sixth album, Villa Manifesto.

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Here are the first cinematic views from Slum Village’s Villa Manifesto album

Watch out now! Props to Staitk for taking the leading role! Directed by Rik Cordero. This joint is off his latest album, 100 Proof The Hangover.



Surviving the sophomore jinx triumphantly with The In Crowd, Kidz In The Hall [click for interview] return with their third effort in Land Of Make Believe.

The new darlings of Duck Down Records come with a new sound, as Double-O opts to be original, (meaning he used no samples), as the mouthpiece, Naledge once again takes advantage of the production provided for him; and the ivy-league graduates open their halls to folks like Amanda Diva, Marsha Ambrosius, Chip Tha Ripper, Colin Munroe, and Donnis to help make this their most successful CD to date.

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