@Citizen__Paine says @SlumVillage feat Focus x Vice “God Sent/Hunger” (Slept on but Dope!)

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The post-Elzhi version of Slum Village catches a lot of flack, but is it deserve? T3, Illa J and Young RJ’s Dirty Slums mixtape with Mick Boogie is one of my personal favorite tapes this year. As a 15-year fan of Slum Village, I’m over the post-Dilla, post-Elzhi, post-Baatin, post-Black Milk criticism that follows the group. I think songs like “God Sent/Hunger” show that like Geto Boys, Ultramagnetic MC’s or Main Source, personnel is dwarfed by a brand’s power. Through all the changes, S.V. has been capable of making strong releases – and as a freebie, Dirty Slums is no exception. Give T3 his props for making good music through and through, which appears to be a theme in “God Sent.” Plus, shout out to Illa J’s Fatlip-style humility in this video, complete with dumpster-diving. Great video and two great songs from a group continuing to evolve. – Jake Paine (@Citizen__Paine)

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