SLUM VILLAGE UNVEIL NEW ALBUM EVOLUTION
AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE ON JUNE 25,
2013
Evolution Marks Group’s
20th Anniversary And Features Appearances From Blu, Havoc, DJ Jazzy
Jeff, Raheem Devaughn, Rapper Big Pooh & More
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Ne’Astra Music is proud to
announce the release of Evolution, the new Slum Village album, available
at all retailers worldwide on June 25, 2013. Evolution is the long-anticipated
release coming on the heels of the critically acclaimed mix tapes “Dirty Slums” and “Dirty Slums 2.” This album features new music from
founding member T3 along with Young RJ and Illa J.
The first single “Forever” has already been released
digitally. The track’s musings on the natural drift of relationships over time
delivers a vibe that’s a cut above.
The group was founded in the early
90's by 3 childhood friends: Baatin, T3, rapper and producer J Dilla, who all
grew up together in the Conant Gardens neighborhood of Detroit, MI. After
leaving Pershing High School, the trio began to forge a path into the Detroit
underground hip hop scene and quickly found themselves steadily gaining
popularity, where they originally went by the name Ssenepod.
Even though the group has suffered
many heartaches and member changes over the years, Slum Village always finds a
way to reinvent its brand. As the
group has persevered despite the struggles over the years, it was only natural
that the inspiration for this album title paid tribute to Slum Village’s
enduring quality. The meaning of Evolution can be described as “a
continuous change to a higher, more complex or better state” and that is exactly
what Slum Village has ascribed to with their music over the years, culminating
with this new album. The Evolution of Slum Village continues with
a reinvigorated energy, as founding member T3 holds down the legacy along with
the Grammy-nominated producer Young RJ as well as young prodigy Illa J at his
side.
Evolution also includes the talents and
skills of Blu, Havoc (Mobb Deep), Raheem Devaughn, Jazzy Jeff, Rapper Big Pooh
& Focus amongst others. The
album was produced by T3, Young RJ and FOCUS. Slum Village has partnered with The
Orchard for worldwide digital distribution.
In conjunction with their new
release, Slum Village has also launched a Pledge Music campaign as a way to
allow the fans to join the album-making process. There are various packages available,
even including the SV logo stage prop used in the “Selfish” video featuring
Kanye West and John Legend.
Slum Village will be touring
worldwide in support of the release.
Remaining tour dates below with more to be
announced:
May 16
London, UK
Cargo
May 17 Manchester, UK
Sound Control
May 18 Munster, Germany
Skaters Palace w/ Redman, ONYX, Masta Ace, RA The
Rugged Man,
Dynasty
May 22 Munich,
Germany
Import Export
May 23 Milan, Italy
Biko Club
May 24 Aarau, Switzerland
Kiff
May 25 Brussels, Belgium
Brass
June 14
Chicago, IL
Reggie’s
July 24
Orlando, FL
Backbooth
July 25
Tampa, FL
The Orpheum
July 26
Miami, FL
The Stage
Link to Slum
Village’s “Forever” video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
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