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R.I.P. Baatin
2009-08-01 21:56:00 It's a sad day for hip hop as Baatin, best known as a co-founder of the acclaimed Detroit underground group Slum Village, has passed away. Baatin was a colorful MC, illustrated in playful and meaningful verses. I pulled out "Climax (Girl S***)" - the 2000 Slum Village single for your viewing and listening pleasure below. I passed over Baatin explaining the concept of the song while browsing this afternoon.The concept is [a] menage a trois really, a guy's fantasy. We're trying to break the monotony and relax the stiffness of sexuality because it's so suppressed. We're trying to tell everybody it's okay if you wanna have a menage a trois. Do your thing, it's alright. Sexuality is freedom and we...
Hip Hop Vote: A French documentary on Detroit Hip Hop and politics
2007-07-19 03:09:00 This is French documentary called Hip Hop Vote. It looks at Detroit politics and the influence hip hop has on it (and vice versa). It features commentary and appearances by Kwame Kilpatrick, Khary Kimani Turner, BR Gunna, Slum Village, Baatin, Amp Fiddler and several others. Featuring music from Slum Village and the Black Bottom ...
By: Detroit Hip Hop
Baatin feature at Metro Times
2007-03-12 17:04:00 Metro Times did a feature on ex Slum Village member Baatin last month. It’s a great read going beyond what we think we know with truthful insight from Baatin himself of the extent of his personal issues and illnesses. From the article: He nods his head, as if there’s a beat playing somewhere in his mind. ...
By: Detroit Hip Hop
Baatin, but not forgotten
2007-03-09 05:22:01 The Slum Village of today is not what it once was. Jay Dee long ago had left the group to pursue other opportunities. Baatin, a member of the initial trio also left (depending on who you ask) while tending to personal and health problems. Jay Dee or “Dilla”, who sadly passed away just over one year ago had left on good terms however. He continued to be a frequent collaborator with his former SV group members. Baatin’s departure was not as pleasant. Todd E. Jones interviewed Baatin in 2003, getting a complete picture of the story. Slum has continued on without missing a step with Elzhi and T3 forming a truly dynamic duo. Although Slum fans have continued to enjoy the offerings brought forth by the group, a bad taste from the past still remains as a result of the Baatin issue. That’s why hip hop can be thankful for Black Milk. The young producer/emcee who honed his craft under the tutelage of Slum Village has brought Elzhi, T3 and Baatin together for the track ...
By: Detroit Hip Hop
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