Fan-Tas-Tic (Vol. 1)
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Fan-Tas-Tic (sometimes spelled as Fantastic, Vol. 1), is the first album by Detroit group Slum Village
. It comprises songs from their demo album, which was recorded in 1996 and 1997, but not officially released until 8 years later. It was nonetheless leaked onto the underground circuit and caused "quite a stir" in 1997. The whole album was produced by J Dilla
. Many of the songs would later be revamped or re-conceived for their follow up album, Fantastic, Vol. 2
in 2000
.
Although, at the time Slum Village were hailed as successors to A Tribe Called Quest
, Fan-Tas-Tic shares little in common with Tribe's earthy, cerebral brand of Hip hop. The topics on the album revolve around what is now common place in commercial hip hop; acquiring female interests, and wealth.
The group received much praise for their seemingly freestyled
approach (which they later admitted to), and also for the production style of the then-upcoming producer Jay Dee, who subtly used low end frequencies, intricate basslines, and offbeat drums, behind the "tag-team
" rhyming of his partners, T3 and Baatin.
Slum Village
Slum Village was a hip hop group from Conant Gardens, Detroit, Michigan.The group was formed by three members: rappers Baatin and T3, plus rapper and producer J Dilla . J Dilla left in 2002 to pursue a solo career with MCA Records...
. It comprises songs from their demo album, which was recorded in 1996 and 1997, but not officially released until 8 years later. It was nonetheless leaked onto the underground circuit and caused "quite a stir" in 1997. The whole album was produced by J Dilla
J Dilla
James Dewitt Yancey , better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an American record producer who emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip hop scene in Detroit, Michigan...
. Many of the songs would later be revamped or re-conceived for their follow up album, Fantastic, Vol. 2
Fantastic, Vol. 2
Fantastic, Vol. 2 is the second album from Detroit's Slum Village, released in 2000. During the time of its release the group was still composed of its earliest members T3, Baatin and Jay Dee....
in 2000
2000 in music
See also:* 2000 in music Record labels established in 2000-Events:*January – Gary Glitter is released from jail, two months before his sentence for sexual offences ends.*January 1**John Tavener is knighted in the New Year's Honours List....
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Overview
The album was recorded in 1996 and 1997 in J Dilla's home studio. Fan-Tas-Tic (Vol. 1) quickly became popular with fans of Detroit hip hop, when copies of the cassette were sold by the group at concerts, and also made available at Record Time on Gratiot. The record became highly sought after, with copies costing up to $50 at one point.Although, at the time Slum Village were hailed as successors to A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest is an American hip hop group, formed in 1985, and is composed of rapper/producer Q-Tip , rapper Phife Dawg , and DJ/producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad. A fourth member, rapper Jarobi White, left the group after their first album but rejoined in 2006...
, Fan-Tas-Tic shares little in common with Tribe's earthy, cerebral brand of Hip hop. The topics on the album revolve around what is now common place in commercial hip hop; acquiring female interests, and wealth.
The group received much praise for their seemingly freestyled
Freestyle rap
Freestyle rap commonly refers to rap lyrics which are improvised through a acapella or with instrumental beats, i.e. performed with no previously composed lyrics, or "off the top of the head"...
approach (which they later admitted to), and also for the production style of the then-upcoming producer Jay Dee, who subtly used low end frequencies, intricate basslines, and offbeat drums, behind the "tag-team
Tag-Team
"Tag-Team" is the fifth episode of the first season of the 1974 American television series Land of the Lost. Written by Norman Spinrad and directed by Dennis Steinmetz, it first aired in the United States on October 5, 1974 on NBC.-Plot:...
" rhyming of his partners, T3 and Baatin.
Track listing
- Fantastic – 1:28
- Keep It On (This Beat) – 3:09
- I Don't Know – 1:01
- How We Bullshit – 1:16
- Fat Cat Song (feat. Phat KatPhat KatPhat Kat , is a rapper from the east side of Detroit, Michigan. His career began in the mid 90's as part of 1st Down, which consisted of Phat Kat on vocals and Jay Dee on production...
) – 2:53 - The Look Of Love – 4:17
- Estimate – 1:24
- Hoc N Pucky – 1:38 (This track is not the Original Version, vocals from the original track have been stripped from and for the final version.)
- Beej N Dem – 2:15
- Pregnant (T3) – 1:17
- Forth & Back (Rock Music) – 3:36
- Fantastic 2 – 0:50
- Fantastic 3 – 1:35
- This Beat (Keep It On) (Remix) – 2:59
- 5 Ela (Remix) (Ft. 5 Elementz) – 3:00
- Give This Nigga – 1:35
- Players – 2:59
- Look Of Love (Remix) – 2:46
- Pregnant (Baatin) – 1:01
- Things U Do (Remix) / Uh-Ah-Wu-Ah – 3:27
- Fat Cat (Remix) – 2:44
- Fantastic 4 – 1:20
- What's Love Gotta Do With It (Look Of Love Remix) – 3:26 (2005 bonus track)
- 2U4U (instrumental) – 2:11 (2005 bonus track)
Samples Used
- "Fantastic" contains a sample of "You'll Know When You Get There" by Herbie HancockHerbie HancockHerbert Jeffrey "Herbie" Hancock is an American pianist, bandleader and composer. As part of Miles Davis's "second great quintet," Hancock helped to redefine the role of a jazz rhythm section and was one of the primary architects of the "post-bop" sound...
. - "Keep It On" contains samples of "Snowflake Bop" by Gil EvansGil EvansGil Evans was a jazz pianist, arranger, composer and bandleader, active in the United States...
and "Risin' to the Top" by Keni BurkeKeni BurkeKenneth M. Burke , better known as Keni Burke, is an American R&B, soul, funk, and jazz singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist who began his career as a member of the 1970s soul outfit, the Five Stairsteps.-Five Stairsteps:As a member of the Five Stairsteps, Burke wrote the...
. - "I Don't Know" contains samples of "Sex Machine", "Make It Funky" and "My Thang" by James BrownJames BrownJames Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
. - "Fat Cat Song" contains a sample of "Turn off the Lights" by Larry YoungLarry YoungLarry Young may refer to:* Larry Young , jazz organist* Larry Young , baseball umpire* Larry Young , Olympic racewalker* Larry Young , author of Astronauts in Trouble and publisher, AiT/Planet Lar...
. - "The Look of Love" contains samples of "The Look of Love" by Barney KesselBarney KesselBarney Kessel was an American jazz guitarist born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. Generally considered to be one of the greatest jazz guitarists of the 20th century, he was noted in particular for his vast knowledge of chords and inversions and chord-based melodies...
and "Inside My Love" by Trina BroussardTrina BroussardTrina Broussard is a R&B singer and songwriter. Trina Broussard began career in 1997 when she covered Minnie Riperton's song Inside My Love. A year later in 1998, Broussard signed a record contract with Jermaine Dupri's label So So Def, later leave after first album was stalled...
. - "Estimate" contains a sample of "You Call It Madness" by Clare FischerClare FischerClare Fischer is an American composer, arranger, pianist and organist. His parents were of German, French, Irish-Scot, and English backgrounds.-Early years:...
. - "Hoc N Pucky" contains a sample of "T.T.T. (Twelve Tone Tune)" by Bill EvansBill EvansWilliam John Evans, known as Bill Evans was an American jazz pianist. His use of impressionist harmony, inventive interpretation of traditional jazz repertoire, and trademark rhythmically independent, "singing" melodic lines influenced a generation of pianists including: Chick Corea, Herbie...
. - "Beej N Dem" contains samples of "Atomic DogAtomic Dog"Atomic Dog" is a song by George Clinton from his 1982 album Computer Games. The track was released as a single in December 1982 and became the P-Funk collective's last to reach #1 on the U.S. R&B Chart...
" by George ClintonGeorge Clinton (funk musician)George Clinton is an American singer, songwriter, bandleader, and music producer and the principal architect of P-Funk. He was the mastermind of the bands Parliament and Funkadelic during the 1970s and early 1980s, and launched a solo career in 1981. He has been cited as one of the foremost...
and "Friday The 13th" by Gil EvansGil EvansGil Evans was a jazz pianist, arranger, composer and bandleader, active in the United States...
. - "Forth & Back" contains samples of "Funkin 4 Jamaica" by Tom Browne & "I Thought It Was You" by Herbie HancockHerbie HancockHerbert Jeffrey "Herbie" Hancock is an American pianist, bandleader and composer. As part of Miles Davis's "second great quintet," Hancock helped to redefine the role of a jazz rhythm section and was one of the primary architects of the "post-bop" sound...
. - "Fantastic 3" contains a sample of "Age of Aquarius” by The Moog Machine.
- "5 Ela (Remix)" contains samples of "Yearning for Your Love" by The Gap Band and "Remind Me" by Patrice RushenPatrice RushenPatrice Rushen is a Grammy Award-winning African American R&B and jazz vocalist, composer and pianist.-Biography:...
. - "Give This Nigga" contains a sample of "Heartbreaker" by ZappZappZapp may refer to:*Zapp , a 1980s funk band based in Ohio, USA*Zapp , the debut album by the funk band*Zapp Brannigan, a fictional character from the television series Futurama...
. - "Players" contains a sample of "Clair" by Singers Unlimited.
- "Look of Love (Remix)" contains a sample of "Inside My Love" by Minnie Ripperton.
- "Pregnant (Baatin)" contains a sample of "A Chunk of Sugar" by Roger TroutmanRoger TroutmanRoger Troutman was the lead singer of the band Zapp who helped spearhead the Funk movement and heavily influenced West Coast hip hop due to the scene's heavy sampling of his music over the years...
. - "Things U Do (Remix)" contains a sample of "Sing Me Softly of the Blues" by Gary Burton QuartetGary BurtonGary Burton is an American jazz vibraphonist.A true original on the vibraphone, Burton developed a pianistic style of four-mallet technique as an alternative to the usual two-mallets. This approach caused Burton to be heralded as an innovator and his sound and technique are widely imitated...
. - "2U4U (Instrumental)" contains a sample of "Jonz In My Bonz" by D'AngeloD'AngeloMichael Eugene Archer , better known by his stage name D'Angelo, is an American R&B and neo soul singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. He is known for his production and songwriting talents as much as for his vocal abilities, and often draws comparisons to his influences,...
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