Posts Tagged ‘J Dilla’
Crate Diggers: J Dilla (Video)
March 21, 2013
“In this episode, we celebrate legendary producer J Dilla, who has worked with The Roots, Common, Erykah Badu, Janet Jackson and A Tribe Called Quest. Then we join musician friends J. Rocc, DJ Spinna, Frank Nitt and Grap Luva in Detroit to open Dilla’s storage locker, never-before-seen to the public. Crate Diggers profiles people with extraordinary vinyl record collections, with owners displaying and telling the stories behind their collections.” – Fuse TV
WATCH: PREVIOUS CRATE DIGGER EPISODES (VIDEOS)
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“Dilla Day” Detroit (Video)
February 20, 2013
Fuse TV covers the celebration of life of one of Hip-Hop’s all-time greats – James “J. Dilla” Yancey. Festivities captured in the above footage are from the Detroit, at which folks like Talib Kweli, House Shoes, and J. Dilla’s mom speak on his legacy.
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The ‘Dilla Day Radio’ Special: Live Mix By DJ Rasta Root On Monday February 11th 6:00pm-9pm EST
February 11, 2013
On Monday, February 11, 2013, DJ Rasta Root will be honoring the late great James Yancy (better known in Hip-Hop circles as J Dilla) with a live mix. The mix will go on from 6:00pm-9:00pm EST Monday evening on UStream TV. Watch the live Ustream here below!
Live video for mobile from Ustream
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‘Talkin All That Jazz’ and Reminiscing With Pete Rock (Video)
January 20, 2013
In Episode 2 of Gasface’s video series Talkin All That Jazz, Golden Era producer Pete Rock speaks on his work on “Watch The Throne,” being inspired by Large Professor and Q-Tip, and on the late greats J Dilla and his cousin Heavy D.
Yancey Boys (J Dilla x Illa J) – “The Throwaway” feat. Frank Nitti (Video)
December 28, 2012
The keeper of J Dilla’s catalog, Frank Nitti, is directing work on the release of a new Dilla project called “The Lost Scrolls.” Here’s the video for the first single off the project, “The Throwaway,” produced by J Dilla himself. Download the audio at the link below.
DOWNLOAD: YANCEY BOYS – THE THROWAWAY FEAT. FRANK NITTI
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Questlove Spins J Dilla Classics For RBMA Party (Video)
November 30, 2012
Got to give the people what they want… and they always want some J Dilla at the dopest parties. So, since ?uestlove (of The Roots) was behind the tables… J Dilla it is. Check out the video above for a DJ set featuring spins of a few J Dilla classics!
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House Shoes Breaks Down J Dilla – “Feelin Good”
October 10, 2012
Bling47 brings us a super rare Slum Village/ J Dilla treat. Previously unreleased music. By unreleased, we mean aside from a handful of folks (most at Slum Village shows in the 1990s), NO ONE has experienced it. As our guide, Detroit producer House Shoes takes us through the music in this video Bling47 calls “Feelin Good” (filmed, edited, and animated by Waajeed)…referencing a rare J Dilla cover of “Feelin Good” (a song made famous by Nina Simone).
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J Dilla – “Rebirth Is Necessary” feat. Tone Plummer x Mr Wrong (Video)
August 14, 2012
The “Rebirth Of Detroit” by the late Detroit great J Dilla is IN STORES NOW (available at FatBeats). This video for his cut “Rebirth Is Necessary” (featuring Tone Plummer and Mr. Wrong) has a rough look to it. But listening to the song, it feels right. Points to Ron Moe and Dirtty Ratt (of Ghosttown Entertainment) for the shot selections, and Rowe Shot Me for the edit, and for keeping the look grimy while embodying a sense of urgency…in keeping with the gritty feel and duress inherent in the song. Respect!
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Apani B. Fly – “Hey” (Prod. J Dilla)
July 19, 2012
Apani B. Fly has an incredible Dilla dilemma! Apani heat… like this joint “Hey”… was born of… to be heard by… the streets! However, likely due to politics and economics, the song was never released, and will not likely ever be released… commercially. But nowadays NOTHING can stop a virtual (e.g. online) release. And when the piece is this sweet, everybody ought to get a slice at no price! Wow. Before I go too much more Nipsey Russell in this write-up, let’s just end it. Go listen to the UNRELEASED treat “Hey” by Apani B. Fly - produced by the Late Great J Dilla now!
APANI B. FLY – HEY (PRODUCED BY J DILLA)
J Dilla – “Dillatroit” feat. Supa Emcee, Nick Speed, Guilty Simpson (Video)
June 11, 2012
New video for “Dillatroit” off of the new J Dilla project his mother ‘Ma Dukes’ Yancy gave the go ahead for the ‘Rebirth Of Detroit’ project that just dropped today on itunes.
WATCH: MA DUKES PRESENTS: THE REBIRTH OF DETROIT (VIDEO)
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Danny Brown – Jay Dee’s Revenge (Video)
May 10, 2012
I remember sitting with J Dilla’s mama “MaDukes” when she was filling me in on some of the early details regarding this upcoming Rebirth of Detroit project from J Dilla that was on the way some time ago. Great to see it’s already in motion with this new video featuring Danny Brown called “Jay Dee’s Revenge”. J Dilla’s “Rebirth Of Detroit” project officially drops Jun 12th…..
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J Dilla Changed My Life Event London 2012 (Video)
May 2, 2012
The J Dilla Foundation, spearheaded by his mother Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, made the trip across the pond to London recently for a special event that raised over $17,000 for the organization & for Lupus UK. Many DJs rocked the London crowd with classic joints crafted by J Dilla through the evening & Detroit’s own Phat Kat even performed while Ma Dukes danced with the crowd as well. Shout out to Doctor’s Orders for the dope footage of the event & make sure you learn more about the J Dilla Foundation & Lupus UK…
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Yasiin Bey – “Sunshine Screwface” (Prod. By J Dilla) [Video]
March 7, 2012
While still out in Paris France, Yasiin Bey rocked an exclusive joint on Paris’s Radio Nova program that was produced by J Dilla. Man this joint sounds hella dope don’t you agree?!
DOWNLOAD: YASIIN BEY – SUNSHINE SCREWFACE (PROD. BY J DILLA) [RADIO RIP]
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Questlove – Black Fist Friday Mix: Tribute To J Dilla On Hot 97 NYC
February 11, 2012
Questlove was up at HOT 97 in NY during lunchtime on Friday for their Black Fist Friday mix that’s been going down all Black History Month. The Roots crew band leader took an hour to pay tribute to J Dilla. He couldn’t have chosen a more appropriate time & place to do that…..
DOWNLOAD: QUESTLOVE – BLACK FIST FRIDAY MIX: TRIBUTE TO J DILLA ON HOT 97
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Big Sean – “Two Can Win”
February 10, 2012
“In honor of J. Dilla being one of the most influential producers of all time, I decided to lay a verse to one of my favorite tracks off of J. Dilla’s Donuts. Being from Detroit I feel I have a responsibility to honor his legacy n continue it in my own way. His soul will live forever… RIP J. Dilla” – Big Sean
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DJ Rasta Root x T3 – #DillaDayRadio Tribute [Update: Recorded 2/6/12]
February 6, 2012
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J Dilla – ‘Ultra Vibez’ featuring Kool Keith & Lyndsey Johnston
December 27, 2011
Dilla, Dilla, Beats, Beats!!! New J Dilla released from his estate. It’s the OFFICIAL!!!
J DILLA FEAT. KOOL KEITH & LYNDSEY JOHNSTON
Ma Dukes Presents:The Rebirth Of Detroit (Video)
October 25, 2011
Ma Dukes walks us through the new project that is being posthumously released for her son the late great J Dilla.
Mos Def Performs New Songs Produced By J. Dilla & Oh No In New York (Video)
October 21, 2011
Mos Def did a surprise set in New York during the CMJ Festival in New York City…Get used to him being called Mos Def for now because in a few months he’ll officially change his name to “Yasiin” which means ‘Rich’ in Arabic.
Immortal Technique – Toast to the Dead (Prod. By J. Dilla)
October 21, 2011
Immortal Technique had been quiet for a few in terms of releasing new material. Although he hasn’t been dropping politically based freestyles or anything like that recently he has turned up on video speaking out during the #Occupy Protest Movements that are taking place everywhere. This new joint “Toast To The Dead” is the setup to his upcoming album “Martyr” which will feature other skilled emcees like Styles P, Brother Ali, & Joell Ortiz.
Immortal Technique – Toast to the Dead (Prod. By J. Dilla)
