J Dilla

:James Dewitt Yancey (February 7, 1974–February 10, 2006), better known as J Dilla or Jay Dee, was an American hip hop producer and MC, who emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip-hop scene in Detroit, Michigan. He began his career as "Jay Dee" but used the name "J Dilla" from 2001 on. Many critics believe J Dilla's work to have had an influence on his peers, and he perhaps embodied the neo soul sound, playing a defining yet understated role during the sub-genre's rise (roughly from the mid-90s to the early 2000s). Like cult favourites such as Shuggie Otis, Dilla was known as a "producer's producer", and was highly regarded by other better known producers such as Kanye West, and Pharrell Williams (who named him as his favourite producer). Many regard him as a genius. A large catalogue of his work, mostly unused beats, remains unreleased, and in some cases have been freely passed around through the internet, impressing enthusiasts and adding to his cult-status.




great producer. one of the best on the mic...
had a HUGE INFLUENCE oN SO many Artists.. and MANY TO COME!!!
IF YOU LIKE REAL HIP - HOP

PAY YOUR HOMAGE

KEEP THIS THREAD GOING TILL FEB 10th When He Layed Down[

Tribute Track:
The Roots - Can't Stop This

http://d.turboupload.com/d/1507021/13_Cant_Stop_This.mp3.html

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Bless you Sean C-K for this. J Dilla has influenced me in so many ways man, this is dope, i'll help keep this thread alive if i have to do it alone. E=MC2, thats dope, the shining, a masterpiece, Slum Village, Oh man


j Dilla rest in peace

Good lookin fa dis thread Sean C-K... J Dilla waz da greatest!!! He deff influenced da game mang... N he'll neva be forgotten... MIZZ SLUM VILLAGE!!!

R.I.P. J DILLA!

Good lookin out sean c-k, R.I.P J DILLA!

This is a good thread I luv Dilla 4 everything he did. That man neva got as much credit as he deserved but he never complained he brought lite to many artists here in The D that were searching for something different and he will truly be missed. R.I.P. Dilla