J Dilla

J Dilla

J Dilla was is one of hip hops greatest producers. He emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip hop scene in Detroit, Michigan. Just as his music was becoming increasingly popular, Yancey died in 2006 of the blood disease TTP.

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Music Links of The Day

Music Links of The Day

The business of continuing J Dilla's legacy, the top 40 cover songs from movies, and Radiohead's debut LP turns 20.

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Music Links of The Day

Music Links of The Day

12 great J Dilla remixes, 10 awesome bands with terrible names, and is Macklemore's hip-hop moment authentic?

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Music Links of The Day

Music Links of The Day

25 independent labels you should know, musicians talk about their first kiss, and Craig G talks meeting Eminem.

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Long-Lost J Dilla Album, "The Diary," On the Way, Listen to the Lead Single

Long-Lost J Dilla Album, "The Diary," On the Way, Listen to the Lead Single

Check out "Anthem" featuring Frank-N-Dank.

Continue Reading » Feb 11, 2013 | 01:49:49 PM | Music | ADD A COMMENT
Music Links of The Day

Music Links of The Day

20 amazing J Dilla beats, Action Bronson food references prepared in the kitchen, and hip-hop speaks to the guns.

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