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J Dilla. James Dewitt Yancey (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006), [5][6] better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an American record producer, composer and rapper. He emerged during the mid-1990s underground hip hop scene in Detroit, Michigan, as a member of the group Slum Village.
Apr 3, 2023 · The Legacy of the Hip-Hop Visionary J Dilla. April 3, 2023. The producer and artist, born James Dewitt Yancey, died in 2006 at 32. The debate continues over who should control his legacy ...
Feb 25, 2022 · J Dilla's precisely imperfect beats changed rhythm in the digital age. Now, though he never produced a top 10 record, his bio debuted in the top 10 of most major bestseller lists.
Feb 1, 2022 · A comprehensive and loving look at the legacy of J Dilla, one of the best hip-hop producers of all time. From his early work with the Pharcyde and A Tribe Called Quest to his genre-shifting solo albums and beat tapes, explore his wide-ranging and influential catalog.
Feb 1, 2022 · Even during his lifetime, there was something unexplainable about J Dilla, the Detroit-born hip-hop producer and M.C. He was an open secret, an under-acknowledged force shifting and shaping...
- Eric Ducker
J Dilla passed away on the morning of February 10th, 2006 at the age of 32. He had suffered for over three years with an incurable blood disease, and had also been diagnosed with lupus. He left behind a body of work which will be loved and rediscovered for years to come.
Jan 27, 2022 · After his untimely death from lupus-related complications in 2006, just after his 32nd birthday, J Dilla became recognized as one of the most important producers in hip-hop history.
