A quarter-century ago, Slum Village was in the process of following up their Fan-Tas-Tic (Vol. 1) debut. That underground album became a calling card for a new sound coming out of Detroit, Michigan — and three artists bringing the change. T3, J Dilla, and Baatin were in the process of following up and making good on another album worthy of its name, Fan-Tas-Tic, Volume 2.
A year before Volume 2, Slum supplied The Office Space soundtrack with a banger. 1999’s “Get Dis Money” became a hit for the trio—even without a music video. The 20th Century Fox/Interscope Records 12″ single is much bigger than a song about counting cash. The record, which later landed on 2000’s sophomore LP, showed three men on their creative ascent and holding one another to a higher standard artistically. It is the first song of a new Ambrosia For Heads throwback playlist (follow here) that currently celebrates indelible Hip-Hop from the end of the 1990s into the mid-2000s.
The release of Torn also comes with a visual for one of the standout tracks, “Friend in Me,” featuring It’z-G. This song is about loyalty and being a support system for someone when they’re going through their toughest times. It’s an anthem of solidarity, reminding us that no matter how tough life gets, having a friend who truly has your back makes all the difference.The visuals for “Friend in Me” reflect that message, showing two…See More
Rising star sets the stage for success with a riveting new single, as the face of the Clean Music MovementRichmond, VA —Princess Nell Nell, also known as Nakyla Jackson, is once again making waves in the hip-hop world with her latest release, the "…See More
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WEDNESDAY AUG 14 THROWBACK (2nd & 4th Wednesdays) All Throwbacks: Hip Hop, Soul/Funk, Reggae +more!Featuring Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist (True Skool)and special guest Jah Yzerat Hello Stranger Bar, 1724 Broadway, Oakland. Doors 8pm. DJ Set starts at 9pm. No cover!…See More
“Mine” is Una’s latest single giving a sexy and sultry vibe to her music we never seen before but can’t take off repeat, Produced by Jay Uncut. Una has set the bar high since coming into the music industry! Although Una is a new artist and this is her 4th song; 2 of her first songs ever were charted on iTunes top 50! Including her single “Alert” Ft Jeremih! She keeps…See More