10 Facts About J Dilla You Might Not Know
By Chairman Mao | Feb 10, 2012 | 11:32 am | Permalink
Today marks the day that James DeWitt Yancey, known to music fans worldwide as Jay Dee or J Dilla, left this earth far too soon at age 32 because of complications from the autoimmune disorder lupus.
One of the most prodigious production talents hip-hop has ever witnessed, Dilla’s legacy was uniquely multi-faceted: hit-maker for the likes of Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, Common, Janet Jackson, Erykah Badu, etc.; underground hero for his dual Fantastic voyages with his hometown Conant Gardens, Detroit crew Slum Village; sonic innovator, whose classic later efforts Ruff Draft, Jaylib (collaborative album with Madlib), and Donuts defined an aesthetic for a generation of listeners and beat-icians.
Indeed, J Dilla changed our lives. And in homage we present 10 Facts About J Dilla You Might Not Know about his storied life. Raise it up for one of the all-time greats. J Dilla 4ever.
Written by Chairman Mao (@chairmanmaonyc)
Slick February 9th, 2011 at 12:33 PM
RIP Dilla. I would have LOVED to hear Biggie rock over a Dilla track
Tank February 12th, 2012 at 08:37 AM
I have it in true CDQ if u wanna hear the original.. it's on youtube too.
Ironmike February 9th, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Actually Biggie has rocked alongside Busta over a Dilla track called "Modern day gangstaz" even dissin Pac on it. Crazy track. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaIQK15mMcM
@N_C_B February 9th, 2011 at 12:55 PM
Yeah, we mention exactly that here: http://www.complex.com/music/2011/02/10-facts-about-j-dilla-you-might-not-know/biggie#gallery
A-TRAIN February 9th, 2011 at 02:19 PM
If you're in the DMV come out and support this J Dilla tribute 2.19.11 in DC http://iheartdilladc2011.eventbee.com proceeds go to the J Dilla Foundation.
DayO February 9th, 2011 at 02:32 PM
ummm. CAN I GET A LINK FOR "THE UGLIEST" !!??! THIS SHIT IS SO FUCKIN ILL! OHHH MY! LEMME GET THIS! HAHA
Vikter February 9th, 2011 at 05:47 PM
Dilla was and is hands down the BEST EVER at his craft my brother will be 4eva missed
M-Select February 9th, 2011 at 06:09 PM
john salley was an "nba star" ?
M-Select February 9th, 2011 at 06:12 PM
7 points/game career avg.
UllNevaNo February 9th, 2011 at 07:49 PM
IF your in the baltimore area, March 6th come out to bmore dilla at club reality T-3 is headlining as well follow me @ullnevanohiphop for more info...
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GOKSBEATS June 9th, 2011 at 08:55 AM
R.I.P Jay Dee .We miss you
SKEEBEATS February 10th, 2012 at 08:23 PM
@Slick biggie already did......