J Dilla

Donut Shop By J Dilla Double Serato Vinyl & Slipmats

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Stones Throw and Serato have decided to honor J Dilla with the issue of Donut Shop, an official Serato vinyl release.  The two disc combination of traditional vinyl and Serato control vinyl is officially licensed by Pay Jay Productions and features a total of 6 instrumental tracks, three of which were previously unreleased and hand selected by DJ J.Rocc from the J Dilla archives.  Also included are two donut slipmats in remembers of the iconic producer.

Donut Shop will be officially available May 10th, 2010.

Download: J Dilla “Safety Dance” and head over to Stones Throw to pre-order and grab one while you can.

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Stussy J Dilla Documentary Part 3

Stussy releases the third installment of its J Dilla Documentary.  Egon, Peanut Butter Wolf, J-Rocc, House Shoes, Mayer Hawthorne and more explain the musical genius of J Dilla and the origin and meaning of Donuts. Ya know, he was very good at knowing when he had played enough cards for one sound and, ya konw, enough people … Read more

J Dilla Documentary By Stussy


Parts 1 and 2 of Stussy’s three part J Dilla documentary features interviews with the late producer’s friends and creative partners.  Houseshouse, Peanut Butter Wolf, Egon, Frank Nitty, Rhettmatic, and more discuss first meeting the producer and the evolution of his sound.

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Part 2 after the break!

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J Dilla On Detroit Police & Musical Recognition

J Dilla offers up an interview during a trip to Toronto.  In addition to discussing personal concerns about the Detroit Police Department, the late producer briefly comments on the increased sense of recognition received when traveling outside of his home city. It’s weird cuz like in Detroit, ya know I’m just a regular Joe.  Ya know … Read more

Timeless – Suite For Ma Dukes DVD Box Set

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The limited edition DVD box set of Timeless, the 3 part event honoring producer J Dilla, Arthur Verocai, and Mulatu, and featuring The Suite For Ma Dukes Orchestra, will be available March 2010.   In addition to appearances from such J Dilla admirers as Karriem Riggins, Posdnuos, and Common, Timeless features extra behind the scenes footage, music, liner notes, and more.

Download: “Take Notice” (Mixed and mastered by Bob Power)

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Live video of “Take Notice” after the break!

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Havoc On J Dilla, Samples, Cookie-Cutter Producers

Havoc further adds to the legend of Dilla by discussing his unique skill in flipping samples and drums, his first time hearing Dilla’s work, and the onslaught of cookie-cutter producers. Notable Quote: "It’s not what you sample, but how you sample it."