Showing posts with label Slum Village. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Slum Village. Show all posts

Sunday, 21 November 2010

REVIEW: Rhian Benson's Pre Album Launch And New Single 'Better Without You'


Last week Social Writers were invited to Rhian Benson's pre album launch for her well overdue second album, 'Hands Clean' at the hidden yet intimate Envypost. Rhian can definitely relish in the fact that she has one of the most unique voices the UK Soul scene has ever produced and after witnessing her performance on Wednesday, it's a rare quality that has much life still.

As soon as you walked into the candle lit room, it became apparent that the show was strictly for the grown and sophisticated- the champagne was flowing and the conversations were friendly, but most importantly the atmosphere was perfectly set for Rhian to grace the humble stage and perform. Introducing the guests to her new single 'Better Without You', the elegant Rhian Benson sang the song beautifully with the assistance of her three piece band and the presence of her deep rooted golden Ghanaian charm.

Sunday, 2 August 2009

R.I.P Baatin

Social Writers have just learnt that Rapper Baatin from the legendary Hip Hop collective Slum Village, passed away yesterday at the age of 35. Titus 'Baatin' Glover , T3 and J Dilla, ( who died in 2006 of lupus), were founding members of the Detroit trio and went on to release two legendary underground albums together including 1997 'Fan-Tas-Tic Vol 1 and 2000 'Fan-Tas-Tic Vol 2 that not only gained them a large underground following but also impressed the equally acclaimed rap group A Tribe Called Quest. However it was their 2002 album 'Trinity' ( with lyricist Elzhi replacing J Dilla) that officially put Detroit Hip Hop on the map and gained them mainstream acknowledgement.






Though he left the group for a short while to work on his solo project, the group recently reunited and was due to release their long awaited fourth album 'Villa Manifesto' this Autumn.


Leaving behind a 1 year old daughter and a 9 year old son, the passing of Baatin is a great loss to Hip hop and to all those that value and appreciate great artistry.

This summer has seen yet another death of a music legend.


Baatin, Social Writers salute you. R.I.P

RVB

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