J Dilla had suffered for over three years with an incurable blood disease, and had also been diagnosed with lupus. He continued to make beats in his hospital bed until his dying day.
He leaves behind a body of work which will be loved and rediscovered for years to come. Most people know his music, not many people know his name. His music always has and always will be a great influence to myself and millions of people all over the world. His beats set standards on true hip hop.
His own albums "Rough Draft" & "Donuts" on Stones Throw, "Welcome 2 Detroit" & "The Shining" on BBE Records alongside "Jay Loves Japan" and his work on his brother Illa-J's album "Yancey Boys" stand out as masterpieces of modern music production and capture the imagination of producers, DJs & all music lovers across the world. Some of the UK's most respected DJs will be stepping up this sunday at Cargo for 'J Dilla Changed My Life' in tribute to play their favorite tracks by a true legend.
All donations on the door with go to Lupus Uk, so make sure you represent.
In Loving Memory, here are some of my favourite Dilla joints. Rest.In.Beats.
AGENT WHITE
great post amazing video and good blog :-)
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