Trinity (Past, Present and Future) is the third studio album by Slum Village, released on August 24, 2002.
Trinity marked the group's first shift away from its original lineup, due to J Dilla's departure following Fantastic, Vol. 2, to pursue a solo career. Longtime affiliate, Elzhi, joined the remaining members; a move which was initially disapproved by hardcore fans, but with time has been accepted, and even praised.
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Trinity (Past, Present and Future) is the third studio album by Slum Village, released on August 24, 2002.
Trinity marked the group's first shift away from its original lineup, due to J Dilla's departure following Fantastic, Vol. 2, to pursue a solo career. Longtime affiliate, Elzhi, joined the remaining members; a move which was initially disapproved by hardcore fans, but with time has been accepted, and even praised.
Another major change was Slum Village's new recording home, Capitol Records, which would subsequently cause problems for the group. Although the first single "Tainted" was a respectable success, the album received poor promotion thereafter. Also, while on tour, Baatin began to experience health problems which lead to a diagnosis of schizophrenia, putting further strain on the group. He soon left, or as he stated at the time was "kicked out while in hospital". The dispute had been long resolved and Baatin had since reunited with T3 and Elzhi in 2008.
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