“Author Jordan Ferguson interviewed pretty much everyone associated with the album’s creation – Stones Throw’s PB Wolf, Jeff Jank, Eothen Alapatt – and many of Dilla’s associates in his L.A. and Detroit years. The book is not merely a behind the scenes look at the creation of Donuts, but a look at Dilla’s career as a whole, his influences, his music styles, and the art of the music itself. The jacket reads, “Drawing from philosophy, critical theory as well as Dilla’s own musical catalog, Jordan Ferguson shows that the contradictory, irascible and confrontational music found on Donuts is as much a result of an artist’s declining health as it is an example of what scholars call ‘late style,’ placing the album in a musical tradition that stretches back centuries.”
In the memory of J Dilla Toronto based Author Jordan Ferguson goes deep inside the meaning of Dilla’s final project, Donuts and converted it into a analytical book. By looking into the musicology and themes behind each track from the album. Ferguson brings fans and hip-hop heads closer to understanding the genius behind this classic album. Set to be published by 33 1/3 Books. The book will arrive on April 24 and is also available for pre-order now via Stones Throw.
-Haleema
