R.I.P. J Dilla
I didn’t want to believe it when I saw the posts on MySpace and the IMs that I got throughout the day. I was planning to go to the listening party for his new “Donuts” album last night but couldn’t...
View ArticleMadlib On Crate-Digging With Dilla
Short, but interesting interview that Madlib gave on BBC Radio One recently. Madlib addressed digging in the crates for records with super producer and late partner in crime, J Dilla: “I’ve seen him...
View ArticleTARO – Let the Dollar Circulate
On Let the Dollar Circulate, Manhattan emcee TARO pulls off a bold move. You have a tough time, when you’re new to the scene and spit over a beat by J. Dilla and 9th Wonder. But his impressive flow...
View ArticleDillatroit
Dillatroit is J. Dilla‘s posthumous release and it’s tracklist and cover art have been revealed now. It will drop on May 25th courtesy and feature previously unheard cuts on a limited edition 12-inch...
View ArticlePhife Dawg – #DearDilla
Phife Dawg dropped a new track paying tribute to his late friend and frequent collaborator J Dilla titled #DearDilla. The tune doubles as the lead single off of Phife’s upcoming solo...
View ArticleSlum Village – Yes Yes
February 7th marks the would-be 40th birthday of James Dewitt Yancey, better known as J Dilla. Today, his hometown of Detroit, Michigan is celebrating “Dilla Day Detroit” and to commemorate Dilla’s...
View ArticleCombat Jack Show – Talib Kweli & Ma Dukes J. Dilla Episode
In this episode we have none other than Ma Dukes, mother of the late great J. Dilla. She’s joined by Brooklyn’s own Talib Kweli. We learn about J. Dilla and his posthumous legacy, his impact on hip hop...
View ArticleDJ Mitsu The Beats – Celebration of Jay
Nice tribute to the G.O.A.T. Jay Dee aka. J Dilla coming all the way from Japan. Here’s what DJ Mitsu The Beats has to say about it: I can’t remember the first track I listened to, but I started to...
View ArticleJ Dilla Vinyl Toy
The J Dilla Vinyl Toy was conceived and rendered by Detroit artist Sintex, designed and sculpted by Seoul-based toy artist P2PL. It is 7.5″ tall. The Figure’s hat, sampler and chain are removable and...
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