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HIPHOPDX J Dilla

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Boldy James Readies New Project Produced By J Dilla

Boldy James Readies New Project Produced By J Dilla

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J Dilla’s Mother To Team Up With Motown Legend Smokey Robinson For Special NFT Collection

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Busta Rhymes Previews Unreleased J Dilla Collab Ahead Of New Album

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‘Dilla Time’ Author Corrects One Major Misconception About The Legendary Producer

‘Dilla Time’ Author Corrects One Major Misconception About The Legendary Producer

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Hip Hop Celebrates J Dilla’s ‘Donuts’ Anniversary On Legendary Producer’s 47th Birthday

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Madlib Hopes To Continue Spirit Of His ‘Magical Superpowered Trinity’ With MF DOOM & J Dilla

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J Dilla’s Immortality Remains Undeniable With ‘Think Twice (DJ Muro’s KG Mix)’

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J Dilla-Themed Dilla’s Delights Donut Shop Among Latest COVID-19 Casualties: ‘We’re Homeless’

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J Dilla Meets Wu-Tang Clan On New Mash-Up Mixtape ‘D.R.E.A.M. (Dilla Rules Everything Around Me)’

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J Dilla’s ‘Welcome 2 Detroit’ Album Gets 20th Anniversary Box Set After Busta Rhymes Shows Love On ‘ELE 2’

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Late Producer Legend J Dilla’s Classic Album ‘Donuts’ Targeted In Sample Lawsuit

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Big Sean Teases J Dilla Production For ‘Detroit 2’ Album

Big Sean Teases J Dilla Production For ‘Detroit 2’ Album

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Black Sheep’s Dres Has Ma Dukes’ Blessing For Upcoming J Dilla Collaboration ‘No Words’

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Real Name: James Dewitt Yancey

Aliases: Jay Dee, Dilla, Dilla Dawg

BORN:
Feb 07, 1974
AGE:
51
NET WORTH:
$10 Million
HEIGHT:
5'4

BIO

J Dilla is regarded as one of the greatest producers of all time. Dilla’s combination of melodic loops, obscure samples, and hard-hitting drums made him one of the most revered boardsmiths. Dilla emerged in the mid-1990s underground Hip Hop scene in Detroit as a member of Slum Village. When Q-Tip heard the demo of the group, he reached out to Dilla and invited him to produce on A Tribe Called Quest’s album Beats, Rhymes and Life. Dilla went on to create classic material for a variety of artists including Busta Rhymes, Common, De La Soul, The Pharcyde, Ghostface Killah, and many more. Although his life and career were short, J Dilla is widely considered to be one of the most influential producers in the Hip Hop genre.

PROPS

  • J Dilla comes from a musical family. His father Beverly DeWitt Yancey wrote “It’s a Shame,” for The Spinners.
  • J Dilla played the cello, keyboards, trumpet, and violin, and mastered the drums.
  • J Dilla was a pioneer of the Detroit Hip Hop scene.
  • J Dilla was a founder, MC, and producer of Slum Village.
  • J Dilla was the first outsider producer to work on A Tribe Called Quest album.
  • J Dilla was a founding member of the Soulquarians collective.

Top J Dilla Questions

Who was one of J-Dilla’s first managers?
Former Pistons and Bulls NBA player John Salley once managed J-Dilla.
Who was J-Dilla’s first mentor as a producer?
Amp Fiddler showed J-Dilla the ropes of production.
What was one of J-Dilla’s first placements?
J-Dilla produced “Runnin” and “Drop” by The Pharcyde.
Was J-Dilla ever signed as a solo artist?
J-Dilla was signed to a solo deal with MCA Records in 2002.
What was J-Dilla’s favorite piece of production equipment?
J-Dilla used the Moog Minimoog Voyager, Korg MicroKORG Synthesizer/Vocoder, and Akai MPC 3000.
How did J-Dilla die?
J-Dilla passed away due to complications from lupus.
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