Marvin Tate?s D-Settlement, a 9 piece spoken-funk orchestra, have been astounding Chicago audiences for several years with their amalgam of spoken word, funk, psychedelic rock, hip-hop, gospel, reggae, jazz, afro-cuban rhythms, among other influences?a combination they?ve tagged ?urban collision.?
D-Settlement?s sophomore offering ?American Icons??a follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut The Minstrel Show?promises to add to this growing legend. In his recap of the ?Best of 2000,? Chicago Tribune Arts Critic Howard Reich said, ??This is a band that deserves national exposure.? (Chicago Tribune, 12/28/00). Come out and check out the new album!