10 year anniversary of the death of J Dilla

Put together this tribute mix in 2006 once I heard of the passing of J Dilla. I will always look up to James and his contribution to music.

10 years. Rest in Peace Dilla.
James Dewitt Yancey (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006)

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RIP J Dilla

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

8 years later, your music still moves my soul
#DillaChangedMyLife



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Happy Birthday J Dilla

Today (Feb 7, 2013) would have been James Yancey's 40th 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 8 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.

#DIllaChangedMyLife



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J Dilla Changed My Life

What can I say that hasn't been said about one of the most prolific and influential producers in modern music? Today (February 7th, 2012) would have been James' 38th birthday. Since his death, something has been missing.. We miss you Dilla..

Dilla Changed My Life
RIP
(February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006)

Download DITR: The J Dilla Tribute HERE



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

5 Years ago, the world lost one of music's most creative producers. J Dilla (aka Jay Dee) passed away due to complications from Lupus on Feruary 10th, 2006.

James Dewitt Yancey is regarded as one of Hip Hop's most profound & prolific 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.

He is still missed and there is still a void in the hearts of all that loved him.



Download The Diamond In The Rough: The J Dilla Tribute HERE.

Still Shinin'


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

RIP James Dewitt Yancey (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006)

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

Arguably one of the best producers ever; James Yancey would have been 36 today. His musical legacy lives on forever. We miss you Dilla.

Check out psychology's 2006 tribute to J. Dilla

Happy Birthday J. Dilla

Check out the Dilla photo montage by D2S.

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Your basic Kung-Fu is no good..



Only Built For Cuban Linx II is in stores September 8th.

New J Dilla album: Jay Stay Paid

J Dilla is the 2Pac of producers. Even after his passing, he still has plenty of songs being released.
The latest project being Jay Stay Paid on Nature Sounds. The album is a 28 track collection of unreleased Dilla beats mixed & arranged by Pete Rock. Most of the album is instrumentals although there are a couple guests vocals from artists like Black Thought, Havoc, Raekwon, MF Doom, and M.O.P.
Jay Stay Paid is in stores now.
Check out psychology's tribute to Jay Dee HERE

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.

psychology x Off The Hook: Dilla Day

presented by Off The Hook & psychology. Come by & remember Dilla.

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.