RIP J Dilla

RIP #JDilla
February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006

8 years later, your music still moves my soul
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Happy Birthday J Dilla

Today (Feb 7, 2013) would have been James Yancey's 39th birthday. Known to most as J Dilla, James was one of the most creative producers to have ever put a beat together. His work with A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Busta Rhymes, The Pharcyde, Common & others; is legendary.

It's been 7 years since Dilla passed away, and his music and life still touch me & many others in the music industry every day. Thank you James for the inspiration and creativity. You changed our lives.

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The Diamond In The Rough: The J Dilla Tribute

Tuesday, February 10th; marks the 3 year anniversary of the death of J Dilla (aka Jay Dee) who passeed away due to complications from Lupus. James Dewitt Yancey is regarded as one of Hip Hop's most profound & prlific producers. Often dubbed "your favorite producer's favorite producer," Dilla brought an uncomplicated soul to his production that has still yet to be duplicated by other producers.
His legacy lives on through many dedications & tributes (including Dave Chapelle's Block Party, which was dedicated to Dilla in the opening credits) including psychology's tribute, The Diamond In The Rough: The J Dilla Tribute, which has aired annually at this time of year paying homage to p-gizzy's favorite producer. psychology's tribute mix has been heralded by many as a touching tribute to James, by simply mixing some of Dilla's most touching pieces of work during his deep yet too short production career.

The Diamond In The Rough: The J Dilla Tribute airs tonight on K103 radio at midnight and can also be downloaded HERE.

For a look at the works of James Dewitt Yancey, click here

Happy Birthday James & RIP.

February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006

PS- Don't forget this Saturday psychology & Off The Hook celebrate Dilla's birthday with an in store DJ set of strictly Dilla beats... Come by & pay respect.

RIP J. Dilla (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006), )

With the birthday & death of "your favorite producer's favorite producer" this week, it only seems fitting to pay tribute to J. Dilla (aka Jay Dee). The sounds of Dilla were magical and inspiring to not only mild mannered bloggers / DJs like myself but some of his biggest fans were his peers like,?uestlove, Common, Erykah Badu, Pharrell & many more.

In 2006, upon hearing the news of the death of Dilla,psychology humbly put together which has since become one of the most regarded episodes of DITR; The Diamond In The Rough - The J. Dilla Tribute. psychology digs in the archives and posts this special episode of DITR for you to download, enjoy & share.

It will re-air this Thursday, February 7th (Dilla's birthday) on the airwaves of K103 (103.7 FM).

RIP J Dilla.