On this date in 2001, Slum Village producer Jay Dee changed his name to J Dilla and released his debut solo album entitled Welcome 2 Detroit. The 16 track BBE distributed LP featured otherwise unknown artists from Dilla’s hometown such as Elzhi and Phat Kat among others. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Although it is […]
On this date in 2006, James Dewitt Yancey better known as J Dilla lost his battle with Lupus and died from cardiac arrest in his home in Los Angeles. The Detroit beatmaker extraordinaire was only 32 years old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information He passed away just three days after his 32nd born day, but managed […]
Ma Dukes has been working hard to honor J Dilla 16 years after his untimely death by offering his fans modern experiences that evoke a sense of familiarity, promote his contributions to hip-hop, and create new happenings that allow his fans to enjoy his music: courtesy of officially commissioned stories, art, memorabilia, collectibles, and music. […]
On this day in Hip Hop history we recognize and remember the birth of one of the most prolific producers in the game. James Yancey, better know as J Dilla, was born today [February 7] in 1974. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information J Dilla was the first born of four children to a Detroit family rooted […]
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, an Academy Award winner for his documentary Summer of Soul, is slated to executive produce Dilla Time, a film on the life and enduring legacy of music producer J Dilla. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The documentary will be created in collaboration with the James Dewitt Yancey (aka J Dilla) estate by […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, The Source Magazine celebrates the 16th anniversary of the late great J Dilla’s first posthumous album The Shining. This relic of the culture is one of Hip Hop’s more cherished albums. In its “unfinished” glory, The Shining serves as the first LP that Jay Dee spits on since his […]
On this date in 2001, Slum Village producer Jay Dee changed his name to J Dilla and released his debut solo album entitled Welcome 2 Detroit. The 16 track BBE distributed LP featured otherwise unknown artists from Dilla’s hometown such as Elzhi and Phat Kat among others. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Although it is […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, The Source celebrates the 10th anniversary of the late great J Dilla’s first posthumous album The Shining. This relic of the culture is one of Hip Hop’s more cherished albums. In its “unfinished” glory, The Shining serves as the first LP that Jay Dee spits on since his debut Welcome […]
On this date in 2001, Slum Village producer Jay Dee changed his name to J Dilla and released his debut solo album entitled Welcome 2 Detroit. The 16 track BBE distributed LP featured otherwise unknown artists from Dilla’s hometown such as Elzhi and Phat Kat among others. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Although it is […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, The Source celebrates the 10th anniversary of the late great J Dilla’s first posthumous album The Shining. This relic of the culture is one of Hip Hop’s more cherished albums. In it’s “unfinished” glory, The Shining serves as the first LP that Jay Dee spits on since his debut Welcome […]
For a Detroit rapper like Big Sean getting the chance to have a J Dilla produced beat on your album has to be special. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Speaking with DJ Khaled on Instagram Live, Sean revealed that a J Dilla track will be on the Detroit 2 album and it was helped by […]
