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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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)

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II: 5 days away

The countdown is on to the release of Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II. OB4CL2 hits shelves September 8th & will feture production from RZA, J Dilla, Dr. Dre, Pete Rock & more.

Here is the tracklisting:
1. Return of the North Star Feat Papa Wu
2. House of Flying Daggers Feat. Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, Method Man
3. Sonny's Missing
4. Pyrex Visions
5. Cold Outside Feat. Ghostface Killah, Suga Bang
6. Black Mozart Feat. Inspectah Deck
7. Gihad
8. New Wu Feat. Ghostface Killah, Method Man
9. Penitentiary Feat. Ghostface Killah
10. Surgical Gloves
11. Broken Safety Feat. Jadakiss, Styles P
12. Canal Street
13. Ason Jones
14. Have Mercy Feat. Beanie Sigel
15. 10 Bricks Feat. Beanie Sigel
16. Fat Lady Sings
17. Catalina Feat. Busta Rhymes
18. We Will Rob You Feat. Slick Rick, GZA, Masta Killa
19. About Me
20. Mean Streets Feat. Inspectah Deck
21. Kiss the Ring Feat. Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa


In the meantime, enjoy Cuban Revolution mixed by Memory Man.