Fan-Tas-Tic Volume 1 (2xLP)

Fan-Tas-Tic Volume 1 (2xLP)The contributions of the late Detroit producer James DeWitt Yancey better known to the world as J Dilla to the world of hip hop cant be overstated, and nowhere is his legacy more apparent than his work as a member of Slum Village. A founding member of the trio, (Alongside rappers T3 and Baatin) Dilla provided the groups distinctly esoteric, free wheeling sound, built around winding basslines, quirky drumbeats, subtle low end frequencies, and classic

The contributions of the late Detroit producer James DeWitt Yancey -better known to the world as J Dilla- to the world of hip-hop cant be overstated, and nowhere is his legacy more apparent than his work as a member of Slum Village. A founding member of the trio, (Alongside rappers T3 and Baatin) Dilla provided the groups distinctly esoteric, free-wheeling sound, built around winding basslines, quirky drumbeats, subtle low-end frequencies, and classic jazz & soul samples. Against the backdrop of Dillas rich production, T3 and Baatins free-flowing style of rhyming would also earn wide critical praise, leading to comparisons as the successors to A Tribe Called Quest. (A label they themselves have rejected.)

It's on Slum Village's 1997 studio debut, Fan-Tas-Tic Vol. 1, that all these elements come together in the most proficient manner. An instant hit among Detroits underground hip-hop scene, the album seemed to combine all the best elements of the reigning alternative and gangsta styles of hip-hop into one cohesive style that was a hit among critics. Fan-Tas-Tics influence extended far beyond Detroit, as its sound heavily influenced the sounds of DAngelo, Erykah Badu, and The Roots just to name a few. (Roots drummer ?uestlove has even declared that: Hands down this album birthed the neo-soul movement.)

NeAstra Media Group now presents the album reissued on vinyl. Every wobbling bass note of J Dillas production has been preserved and every freestyle line of T3 and Baatin has been re-created, to maintain the legacy of a late-90s rap classic, and the legend of one of hip-hops greatest beatsmiths.

Save over 25% when you buy Slum Village Vo1 & 2.

Tracklist:

A1 Fantastic
A2 Keep It On (This Beat)
A3 I Don't Know
A4 How We Bullshit
A5 Fat Cat Song
A6 The Look Of Love
B1 Estimate
B2 Hoc N Pucky
B3 Beej N Dem
B4 Pregnant
B5 Forth & Back (Rock Music)
B6 Fantastic 2
B7 Fantastic 3
C1 Keep It On
C2 5 Ela Remix
C3 Give This Nigga
C4 Players
C5 Look Of Love (Remix)
C6 Pregnant
D1 Things U Do (Remix)
D2 Fat Cat (Remix)
D3 Fantastic 4
D4 What's Love Gotta Do With It (Look Of Love Remix)
D5 2 You 4 You