SLUM VILLAGE

SLUM VILLAGE
with Vice Souletric
ALTAR BAR
TUESDAY DECEMBER 1

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. T3 and Young RJ’s stewardship, Slum Village has continued to innovate, producing revered albums such as Trinity with the standout tracks '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.

Supported by Vice Souletric, Hermit Kovacic & DJ THENSUM.

Vice Souletric 
United Grind co-founder, Vice Souletric is a visionary Hip Hop artist and producer that rekindles the days of True School Hip Hop in a modern day form. The Ohio native has toured worldwide and boasts a six album discography that features appearances and production from the likes of Slum Village, Talib Kweli, Pete Rock, Benny The Butcher, 9th Wonder, Skyzoo, Hi-Tek, Young RJ, Guilty Simpson, Nottz and many more.

Hermit Kovacic is a hip hop artist from Lutruwita/Tasmania whose work is deeply rooted in the culture, history and community of hip hop. Drawing inspiration from the genre's local, national and international foundations, he approaches music as a form of creative expression, storytelling and connection.
In 2024, Hermit released his debut collaborative EP, Commit No Nuisance, with producer Lachy Hamill. Quickly embraced within Tasmania's hip hop community, the project captured the spirit of his hometown through its unmistakably Tasmanian artwork and tracks such as This Is Hobart. Since then, Hermit has built a reputation as a compelling live performer, sharing stages with international and Australian artists including Dirty Dike, Posseshot, Nerve and Seth Sentry, while remaining a regular presence at local shows across the state.

Tommy Ray aka DJ Ray aka Tommy TwoToes and now running with DJ THENSUM.
It all began proper in 1995, through a cold Tassie winter linking up with local Hip-Hop heads in various lounge rooms, backyards and skate spots which birthed one of Tasmania’s first Hip-Hop groups ‘eftposse’. Over 30 years later, his passion for Hip-Hop and the whole damn scene in Tasmania remains as strong as ever. DJ THENSUM will continue to support local underground talent (iykyk) and promote crew doing good things in the scene, and there’s a lot of them.