J. Dilla
What did we tell you? Just a day after what would have been the late, great J. Dilla’s 39th birthday, we receive a project commemorating the Detroit MC/producer’s legacy from a talented beatsmith in his own right, Illmind (stylized !llmind). Simply titled Happy B-Day J Dilla, the “FreEP” contains four instrumentals that are “!nspired by one […]
Tomorrow (Feb. 7) marks the seventh anniversary of producer/DJ/lyricist James “J Dilla” Yancey’s untimely passing. This makes February a gift and a curse for Hip-Hop enthusiasts, because while they’re forced to celebrate the death of another artist gone too soon, they’re also guaranteed to receive a few special projects that commemorate the Detroit native’s legacy.
Coming up on what would’ve been his 39th birthday this Thursday (Feb. 7), events paying tribute to the late James “J Dilla” Yancey were held in the UK over the weekend. Dilla passed away in 2006 from a complications brought on by lupus. He died three days after his 32nd birthday.
Fans of James “J Dilla” Yancey are still reeling from the unfortunate passing of the famed Detroit producer and rapper. After succumbing to a rare blood disease in 2006, Dilla’s legacy has lived on through a series of tributes, beat jacks and a record label helmed by his mother, Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey. After releasing […]
On Saturday, July 14th at the annual “DC Loves Dilla” benefit concert in the Washington, DC suburb of Silver Spring, MD, the spirit of late producer/rapper James “J Dilla” Yancey was alive and well. Two of Jay Dee’s actual family members and musical partners of his past rocked in honor for the 7th annual tribute […]
Hollis, Queens MC, Apani B. Fly recently blessed fans with a gem produced by the late, great J Dilla titled, “Hey.” Apani B., who’s known as a pioneer in New York City’s underground Hip-Hop scene, dropped this unreleased Dilla collaboration via twitter, stating that “Due to all kinds of politics I don’t think it ever will hit […]
The late J Dilla died way too soon six years ago at the age of 32. Nevertheless, the storied producer’s legacy lives on via his music, the adoration of an ever growing fanbase and now, a vinyl toy made in his likeness. The J Dilla Foundation is releasing the Phil Young Song designed figurine made to […]
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 […]
Danny Brown pays homage to the legendary J. Dilla on “Jay-Dee’s Revenge.” As the title implies, the track was produced by the late Dilla. This song will appear on the aforementioned Rebirth of Detroit, the posthumous album by J. Dilla featuring 25 unreleased tracks.
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 […]