Slum Village - Museum Angewandte Kunst - Frankfurt am Main

Dieses Konzert ist Teil der durch Kulturfonds Frankfurt RheinMain geförderten Jazz is My Democracy Reihe. Der oder die KünstlerIn wird vor dem Konzert vor Publikum interviewt.

Jazz is My Democracy x Jazzklub

Der Jazzklub ist ein dreimonatiges hybrides Ausstellungs-, Konzert- und Veranstaltungsprojekt zum Thema „Jazz“ im Museum Angewandte Kunst in Frankfurt am Main. Im Zentrum eines größeren Ausstellungsparcours entsteht ein Jazzklub, der in Kooperation mit Jazz Montez zum Ort für mehr als 60 Konzerte, Veranstaltungen und Workshops wird.

Im Rahmen des Jazzklub-Projektes, wird das bereits bestehende journalistische Format „Jazz Is My Democracy“ in mehrere Formate erweitert: Konzertabende, Tanzvermittlung und Dialogformate verknüpfen den Jazz mit demokratischen Werten, politischem Bewusstsein und gesellschaftlicher Verantwortung. Künstler:innen, Kulturwissenschaftler:innen und politische Aktivist:innen setzen mit den Formaten ein Zeichen gegen Rassismus und rechte Gewalt. Das mit „Jazz Is My Democracy“ verbundene Tanzvermittlungsprogramm beleuchtet die Verknüpfung von Jazz und Tanz aus einer gesellschaftspolitischen Perspektive. Es bietet interaktive Workshops, Performances und Diskussionsformate, die sich mit der afro-diasporischen Geschichte des Jazz, der Widerstandskultur und der Rolle von Jazz in gesellschaftspolitischen Diskursen auseinandersetzen.

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BIOGRAPHY

Emerging from the dynamic streets of Conant Gardens in Detroit, Slum Village is not just a music group, but a close-knit brotherhood tied together by friendship and their shared musical passions. Established in the early 1990s by T3, Baatin, and the iconic J Dilla (also known as Jay Dee), the group quickly became a cornerstone in Detroit's hip-hop scene.

J Dilla’s, enduring influence continued to shape the group, with his protégé and Grammy-nominated producer Young RJ
stepping in as a rapper in 2009. With T3 and Young RJ’s stewardship, Slum Village has continued to innovate, producing revered albums such as "Trinity" with the standout track"Tainted," and "Detroit Deli," featuring the popular single “Selfish” with Kanye West and John Legend.

T3 and Young RJ have been instrumental in preserving and expanding the group's legacy, leading to later albums like "Villa Manifesto" and "YES," which includes posthumous productions by Dilla. Today, Slum Village remains a celebrated
name in the world of Detroit hip-hop. With over a decade of collaboration, T3 and Young RJ stay true to the group’s founding ethos while introducing new vitality and a contagious zest.

Their recent works, including singles "Request," “Factor,” “So “Superb” and the acclaimed album “F.U.N.” featuring artists like
Cordae , Larry June, Elijah Fox, and Eric Roberson, highlight their continued commitment to breaking new ground and thrilling audiences globally. Explore their musical journey and experience the sounds that have established them as hip-hop royalty.

• In 2002, “Dirty District”, a compilation of songs by Detroit rappers largely produced by T3 and Young RJ, was released.

• 2004 album, “Detroit Deli” (A Taste of Detroit), the album included the hit single “Selfish” produced by Kanye West, featuring John Legend.

• 2005, the release of “Prequel To a Classic”, a mix tape with production from Young RJ and Black Milk.

• In 2009, Slum started production on their next album, “Villa Manifesto”

• In 2010, the album "Villa Manifesto" was released under Ne'astra/Koch Records

• 2011/2012 Slum Village new mixtape “Dirty Slums Vol. 1 & Vol.2” presented by DJ Mick Boogie featuring artist such as Rapper Big Pooh, De La Soul, Focus, Skyzoo, Phonte, and Fife, havingover 100,000 downloads

• 2013/2014 “B-Sides” and Vintage albums were released.

• 2015/2016 “YES” was released, produced by Jay Dee a.k.a. J. Dilla and Young RJ

• 2018 “Lost Scrolls Vol. 2"

• 2019 The Source

• 2020 Fantastic 2020 Vol. 1 & 2 Instrumentals w/ Abstract Orchestra

• 2021 YES!

• 2023 Just Like You w Larry June & The Dramatics

• 2024 Request w Abstract Orchestra & Earlly Mac

• 2024 Factor w Elijah Fox & Eric Roberson

• 2024 Latest L. P. F.U.N.