Slum Village's 1997 studio debut--an instant hit in Detroit's underground, combined all the best elements of the reigning alternative and gangsta styles of hip-hop into one cohesive style. Some of J Dilla's best work.
Black on Both Sides was the debut album of Mos Def,. The album features an emphasis on live instrumentation and socially conscious lyrics and has features from Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes and Talib Kweli.
