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Slum Village - Faster
Artist: Slum Village
Featuring: Colin Munroe
Producer: Young RJ
Album: Villa Manifesto
Label: Unsigned
Brace yourselves, Slum Village fans – Elzhi, Illa J and T3‘s latest single may come as a little bit of a surprise. Faster finds the Motown trio diverging from the smooth-but-gritty sound they pioneered in partnership with the late J Dilla to try on something a little radio-friendlier and (slighty) more uptempo than usual. Backed by RJ Young‘s glossy, chilly synths, the group showcase their sweet-talking skills, trying to persuade a special girl into shifting their relationship into high gear: “What you’re wishin’ I can do, it’s my mission I plan to, in addition I’ll stand through the good, the bad weather, the rain, the shine, you remain as mine…” On the guest tip, Booth-approved singer/songwriter Colin Munroe shows why he’s hip-hop’s go-to guy for studio-layered, octave-jumping hook vocals, crafting a chorus as catchy as it is un-singalong-able. Faster has definite potential, but the question remains: is its pop-appealing sound a good look for Slum Village? I’ll leave that for you to decide. If you’re digging it, keep it locked for the latest on their Villa Manifesto LP, due out this summer via E1 Music.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on June 7, 2010
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11677 |
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I cannot say I am used to this sound from Slum Village (RIP Dilla), but I refuse to hate on it. Listening to "Faster" is actually so enjoyable that I don't have that uncomfortable feeling I thought I would have.
Young RJ, your flight is boarding. 
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2010 |
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This is definitely a smooth listen, not up to par with their other smooth classic "Selfish", but damn close.
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2010 |
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WOOOOOOAAAA, didn't expect this one, probably the freshest song by slum village since "Selfish". Yeah, that is saying alot...this beat is just so luxurious. Goodbye cruel world, hello friendly skies!
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2010 |
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And did anyone else hear the "Art of Noise" sample at the end?
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 73 |
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lovin this...the perfect mainstream song for Slum Village to get back into the public's eye. What's great about this though is the fact that it has mainstream appeal but still stays true to Slum's "real hip hop" sound.
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2010 |
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I'd like to thank Slum Village for breaking the "quality group goes mainstream and sounds wack" trend. This track has a wider appeal than anything they've ever done, and it's damn good. I'm stoked for the the Villa.
I feel like Colin Munroe is quickly and somewhat improbably becoming the go-to guy for hooks. Hell, even Royce da 5'9" grabbed him for his new Bar Exam mixtape, and Colin ices this one admirably .
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2010 |
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i like this song great production and singing
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2010 |
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I feeling the new slum village man. Colin Munroe is pretty dope on the hook too. Slum Vill lives on baby.
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2010 |
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dude got it right. production is nice, smooth and luxurious song really feeling this dude prob guna go do some more research on em, not a fan of the chorous but its a good track
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2010 |
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RIP Dilla...I had my doubts about this return, but together with another Booth-approved artist, the Village makes this work!
Young RJ has big shoes to fill-but he's getting a good start to it... |
| Posted on Jun 03, 2010 |
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id rather hear Colin Munroe sing the whole time on this joint....
the SV verses sound bad on this beat , but the beat is dope it just doesnt work for me picture this on the pop radio stations or something , if thats what theyre goin for im not gonna hate... its just not my kinda shit i still love SV tho! The Art of Blends... DJCriticalHype.com Critical Hype on Twitter |
| Posted on Jun 03, 2010 |
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Colin Munroe sounded mad smooth no this. Could've done better on the verses. Still alright.
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2010 |
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not bad,rotation status for me though..will have to grow on me
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2010 |
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It may sound pop-ish but this is still so smooth that it still sound Slum Village-ish. I like it. It will be in my ipod touch this weekend
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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Ok I think its unanimous that Colin Munroe and Young RJ steal the show here. I'm not the biggest follower of Slum Village's material to date, so it would be unjust of me to compare this to older material. I'm diggin' this though.
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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Always liked Colin Munroe's voice, espesh on this beat. Slum Village do aight, I quite like the different verses
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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Even though its kinda got a pop sound, I think its different enough to still keep the hardcore slum village fans interest. Slum Village original style still comes across in the same way over whatever beat they're on. Same with this beat. They're delivery is always smooth, and this beat is totally that. Banger!
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2010 |
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This did have a pop vibe (like a kanye 808 on another level), but it makes it appeal to more people. The hook was real good, it wasn't too annoying like all of the latest songs have been, but good enough to make it memorable. Slum Village was fading away since they released selfish but they are back!
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| Posted on Jun 05, 2010 |
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This is a good look for Slum Village, I think the solid verses and the beat combined allows them to get away with a more pop orientated song.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 33 |
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A new sound for them, the radio will dig it.
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2010 |
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i could get into this track. Love the smooth flow and the synths on this.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 203 |
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It thumps, what more could I ask for.
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2010 |
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