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Review: The legendary Slum Village's latest album was another great return and now it lands on wax after nearly a decade. The 12-track project is packed with great collaborations with Larry June, Cordae, Robert Glasper, Eric Roberson, Phat Kat, Karriem Riggins, and more. Following their 2015 hit Yes!, T3 and Young RJ continued to evolve the group's legacy while staying rooted in their Detroit sound. With F.U.N., they explore disco-inspired grooves and blend nostalgia with innovation. As T3 explained at the time, the album was about breaking boundaries and "just having fun." Slum Village proved they're still relevant here as they head into new but familiar still familiar.

Review: Slum Village's brilliant Fantastic Volume II: Instrumentals is a direct trip into the heart of Detroit's underground hip-hop scene. Originally released in 2000, this instrumental version of their acclaimed album strips away the vocals, allowing the soulful beats to shine in their purest form. Produced by the legendary J Dilla alongside contributions from Baatin and T3, the album's production is a masterclass in sample-based hip-hop, blending jazz, soul and funk influences with innovative drum programming. Each track is a sonic tapestry, filled with lush melodies, gritty textures, and hypnotic rhythms that showcase Slum Village's pioneering sound and Dilla's unparalleled production prowess.