J. Dilla, News, Wired Tracks

The legendary J Dilla has left an undeniable stamp on Hip-Hop, and he continues to do so from the afterlife with Rebirth of Detroit. The album introduces some of the Motor City’s up and coming acts, thus aiding the forward progress of a city that has produced countless musical legends. Fans can expect appearances from […]

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You can cop Jay Dee’s new posthumous album, Rebirth Of Detroit, tomorrow but until then get a listen to track six of the album featuring Chuck Inglish and Boldy James. It’s called “Detroit Game.”

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R&B singers (rappers, too) have a tendency to fall off sharply, but D’Angelo’s decline was truly epic in nature. The Richmond, VA native went from s-ex symbol to a bloated struggle rapper lookalike right before our eyes, whenever he managed to appear in public. But the “Devil’s Pie” singer looks like he’s cleaned up (he […]

J. Dilla, News, Video

Five long years since the death of the legendary J. Dilla, Rebirth Of Detroit, will feature 25 unreleased songs that have never been heard by the general public. Hitting stores June 12th, the album was the idea of Jonathan Taylor, CEO of the Yancey Music Group which was founded by Dilla’s mother Maureen Yancey. Peep […]

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Another February 7th has come and gone. Some choose to call it “Dilla Day” while others choose to refer to February as “Dilla Month.” Jay Dee AKA J Dilla started out as a producer/MC that was mostly known in underground Hip-Hop circles. He later became a revered producer and musician amongst mainly music insiders and […]

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Bossip: Bromance: Kobe “Backdoor Bandit” Bryant Says That Bron-Bron Would Be His Ideal Teammate 24 Wired TV: Too $hort ft. Wallpaper: “Double Header” [Music Video] Current Hip-Hop:  Donnis feat. Juicy J – “Bout That Life” Vibe:  Wifed Up: The Best Looking Couples in Hip-Hop The Root:  Banana Suits and Monkey Noises at School Basketball Game Drunken Stepfather:  Nia […]

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The sixth annual ‘Donuts Are Forever’ celebration for the late Jay Dee/J Dilla is going down on Sunday, February 19, 2012. ‘Donuts Are Forever 6’ is taking place in New York City at Brooklyn Bowl, with doors opening at 6pm and the show set to start at 8pm and tickets ranging from $5 to $10. […]

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Common Discusses ‘Be’ – ‘Classic Albums By Classic Artists’ Presented by Reebok & Rock the Bells ‘Classic Albums By Classic Artists’ presented by Reebok Classics & Rock The Bells is a video series which features artists that are performing on the tour speaking on their works. In this clip, Common talks about his gold LP, […]