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Villa Manifesto
Hip-Hop · 2010 · 12 tracks · 46m

Villa Manifesto

Slum Village

A soulful, bittersweet reunion of Detroit's finest. Thick basslines and dusty MPC swings create a warm, nocturnal atmosphere for reflection.

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The ultimate Detroit soul-rap reunion that sounds like a warm hug from a ghost.

A soulful and resilient celebration of legacy, blending deep grooves with a touch of mourning.

Villa Manifesto · vs · Slum Village
Nostalgia+1.2σ

The writing leans notably further into nostalgia than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks · 46m
01
Bare Witness
2:31
02
Lock It Down
3:03
04
Earl Flinn
3:05
05
Faster
3:37
06
2000 Beyond
2:53
07
Dance
2:45
08
Don't Fight the Feeling
7:25
09
Um Um
3:33
10
The Set Up
3:51
11
The Reunion, Part 2
3:10
12
Where Do We Go From Here
2:52
13
We'll Show You
3:47
Moments Worth Waiting For
The haunting realization of J Dilla's presence on 'Lock It Down' through his signature swing and vocal snippets.
The emotional weight of 'The Reunion, Part 2' where the group's history feels tangible through the vocal interplay.
The seven-minute expansion of 'Don't Fight the Feeling' that allows the groove to breathe and evolve.
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