Beat Down presentBANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL
DETROIT HIP HOP LEGENDS
SLUM VILLAGE
ABSTRACT MINDSTATE
EARLLY MAC
Plus DJ Outbreak & DJ Specifik
SUNDAY 5TH MAY
PATTERNS // BRIGHTON
Doors 6.30pm – 10.00pm
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SLUM VILLAGE: Detroit's Beats from the BlockBorn from the vibrant energy of Detroit's Conant Gardens, Slum Village is more than just a group -it's a brotherhood bound by friendship and music.
Founded in the early 90s by T3, Baatin, and the legendary J Dilla (a.k.a. Jay Dee), they started as "Ssenepod" before blossoming into the iconic name we know today.
Their early recordings, crafted in the intimacy of Dilla's basement, pulsated with the raw energy of the Detroit underground. By 1998, their talent landed them a record deal, launching them onto a path of critical acclaim and commercial success. Though J Dilla embarked on a solo journey in 2000, his influence remained deeply ingrained in the group's DNA with protégé and Grammy nominated producer Young RJ joining the group as rapper in 2009.
Slum Continued to push boundaries, dropping classic albums like "Trinity" (featuring the hit "Tainted") and "Detroit Deli" (boasting the Kanye West-produced "Selfish").T3 has ensured the group's legacy continues to evolve. Together, they've released albums like "Villa Manifesto" and "YES," the latter featuring Dilla's posthumous production.
Today, Slum Village remains a revered name in Detroit hip-hop. With over 12 years together, T3 and Young RJ honor the group's original vision while infusing it with fresh energy and infectious enthusiasm. Their latest singles titled, "REQUEST" featuring Earlly Mac & Abstract Orchestra and “FACTOR“ with Elijah Fox and Eric Roberson proves they're still pushing boundaries and captivating audiences worldwide. Dive into their sonic journey and discover the music that cemented their place as hip-hop royalty.
ABSTRACT MINDSTATE: is a veteran Chicago Hip Hop duo comprised of female emcee E.P the Hellcat and male emcee Olskool Ice- Gre. Crowned Chicago's Hardest Working Rhyme Duo, the self proclaimed Wonder Twins have been heralded as Chicago legends with a reputation for creating high quality, lyric heavy, thought provoking, soulful Hip Hop music.
Where was Abstract Mindstate all these years?
Abstract Mindstate was a key part of the buzzing Chicago rap scene back then, the best-kept secret in a city that was starting to get more national attention. As a rare male-female duo, Olskool Ice-Gre and E.P. da Hellcat combined inspirational, soulful rap with the urgent pacing of a Run the Jewels song. They were poised for mainstream success, but their short and influential career was over by 2005.
Now, they’re back, working together with a certain mega-famous producer who grew up listening to their music. Dreams Still Inspire, the first Abstract Mindstate album in more than a decade on the new label run by Kanye West, who also produced the full LP. It’s been a long time coming, and Abstract Mindstate is poised to pick up where they left off.
EARLLY MAC is a songwriter and artist originally from Detroit, now based in Los Angeles. He has most notably co-written on G-Eazy’s 7x Platinum “No Limit (feat. A$AP Rocky & Cardi B)” (with over 1 billion streams across platforms), as well as across much of Big Sean’s discography including “Wolves (feat. Post Malone)”, “I Know (feat. Jhené Aiko)” and “Pull Up N Wreck (with 21 Savage & Metro Boomin)”.
Other notable releases he’s co-written include Dave East’s “Sex So Good” feat. Coi Leray, “WDGAF”, and “Good Things” feat. Ty Dolla $ign, along with Flo Milli’s “Ice Baby”, Saweetie’s “Sway With Me (with GALXARA)”, Beyoncé’s The Lion King: The Gift Soundtrack on “DON’T JEALOUS ME” with Tekno, Lord Afrixana, Mr Eazi, and Yemi Alade, and Justin Bieber & Big Sean’s “Memphis”.
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