VT Union & Malice: The ‘Make Rume’ animated video is nostalgic boom bap with a modern flex

Feel like going back to 2009? Well, if you’re a New York Yankees fan - for sure but how about going back to VT Union and Malice’s ‘Make Rume’ getting the polished treatment and returning in an animated video? Oh yes.

Pure Statik Selektah production and the visual goes strong too. Fully tap in.

AfterLyfe Music proudly announces the reissue of “Make Rume,” the standout 2009 single from Vermont’s own Hip Hop supergroup, VT Union. Originally featured on their third album, The VT Union Is Dead, the track returns as part of AfterLyfe’s Legendary Vol. 2, the latest installment in their ongoing VTU compilation series and available now.

The Legendary series is dedicated to the memory of the late DJ A-Dog (Andy Williams)—a beloved Vermont icon whose legacy continues to inspire through music and a message of positivity.

Produced by acclaimed producer Statik Selektah, “Make Rume” delivers a raw, piano-laced soundscape tailored for true Hip Hop purists. The track is elevated by a standout guest verse from Malice of the legendary duo Clipse, making this collaboration a timeless moment in Hip Hop that still resonates more than 15 years later.

More than just a reissue, “Make Rume” stands as a cornerstone of Legendary Vol. 2—a project that pays homage to Malice’s impactful and enduring legacy. By spotlighting this powerful record, VT Union and AfterLyfe Music reaffirm their mission to celebrate and preserve the voices that have shaped the hip hop culture.