Jamiroquai - Black Capricorn Day (Slum Village Remix)
What finally made him see, he says, was the passing of J Dilla, the revered hip-hop producer, on February 10, 2006. They’d just talked on the phone, D’Angelo says, when suddenly, J Dilla was gone at 32 after a long battle with lupus. It was like a blinding light had been switched on. Why did so many black artists die so young? He’d been haunted by this thought for years. Marvin. Jimi. Biggie. “I felt like I was going to be next. I ain’t bullshitting. I was scared then,” he says, recalling how shame engulfed him, preventing him from attending the funeral. “I was so fucked-up, I couldn’t go.
Waajeed’s 10 Favorite J Dilla Sample Flips [ego trip]
Happy Dilla-born day.
didn’t cha know
Ray J - “Let It Go” (J Dilla Remix V1) (Unreleased, 1996)
#DILLAMONTH is officially on. To commemorate and celebrate the life of James Yancey (and the re-launch of Bling 47!), the incomparable Waajeed has dropped a couple unreleased Dilla gems, some very cool personal stories, and video tributes featuring DJ Dez and DJ Amir.
Check out the new and improved Bling47 for all the fresh content.
J Dilla ft. Phat Kat - “Detroit Madness” (201?, ??)
OH MY GOODNESS THAT BEAT. From the upcoming Rebirth of Detroit project, featuring a whole slew of Dilla-collaborators rapping over unreleased Dilla beats. BUT OH MY GOODNESS THAT BEAT.
Dilla gets a shape up by Frank (of Frank N Dank) in his Detroit basement studio, photo by Mpozi
Happy Birthday Dilla.
Created in 2006, this remembrance piece is created as a tribute to the memory and legacy of James “J.Dilla” Yancey. This is a piece designed for his fans and supporters who knew of his accomplishments before February 2006 and those that have grown to appreciate his genius. Here, we gain a greater insight and understanding about our musical icon.
Turn it up!
J Dilla - “Make ‘Em NV” (Instrumental) (Stones Throw, 2007)
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