Stonesthrow Releasing J-Dilla Serato
March 15, 2010
Spotted @ PotholesinMyBlog
Serato and Stones Throw have teamed with the J Dilla Estate for the official J Dilla Serato release, Donut Shop. This is 2 discs with six J Dilla tracks, 2 sides with Serato Control Tone (for use with Serato Scratch Live DJ software), and 2 donut slipmats in a package designed by Studio No.1. This will be released May 10th (the day after Mother’s day–what’s up Ma Dukes?). Pre-order is available now. The J Dilla tracks consist of three previously unreleased instrumentals selected by J.Rocc from the Dilla archives – “Safety Dance”, “Sycamore”, “Bars & Twists” – and three unreleased instrumental versions of Dilla’s production for Mos Def, Q-Tip and Busta Rhymes, each remastered by Elysian Masters who mixed and mastered J Dilla’s Donuts, The Shining and Ruff Draft albums. Thanks to Stones Throw
Download: J Dilla – “Safety Dance”
Still Lives Through: J-Dilla’s Last Interview
February 7, 2010
Originally published in Scratch magazine, February 2006
“I went through that whole thing a lot cats either go through or went to,” J-Dilla, November 2005
VIDEO:Common Remembers J-Dilla
February 5, 2010
Sunday February 7th would have been James “J-Dilla” Yancey’s 36th birthday. The producer, MC and founding member of Slum Village succumbed to complications from Lupus on February 10, 2006. During his last days he and Common were roommates in California and in this clip the rapper/actor shares what made him so special.
Spotted@ RappersIKnow.com
Announcing Reorganized J Dilla Estate & Plans For J Dilla Foundation
January 26, 2010
From J-Dilla.com
j-dilla.com January 24, 2010
The family of late music producer James “J Dilla” Yancey is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of West Coast probate attorney Alex Borden as administrator of Yancey’s estate, and also to announce the establishment of the official J Dilla Foundation. The developments mark a new chapter in preserving and enhancing the legacy of the legendary artist and secure a means of future prosperity for his mother, Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, daughters Ja’Mya Yancey and Ty-Monae Whitlow, and brother, John “Illa J” Yancey.
“I’m so excited because it’s like one big organization,” says Maureen Yancey, who has worked tirelessly to ensure that the well-being of her family remains a priority for all involved and her son’s accomplishments are held in a positive and productive light. “We’ve got cutting-edge people all over the country waiting to work and be a part of it. Everybody’s on one accord it seems like the universe is working with us.”
EVENTS: Donuts Are Forever 4
January 25, 2010
Come honor the the spirit and the music of J Dilla at the 4th Anuual “Donuts are Forever” tribute show. The soundtrack will be provided by ?UESTLOVE (of the Legendary Roots Crew) with emcee Yahmeen Allworld also taking the stage. There will also be additional music by BRAINCHILD, DJ PARLER, LOW KEY and TARA. There will be video by TONE and live art by TATYANA FAZLALIZADEH. All proceeds to benefit the J Dilla Foundation.
Donuts are Forever -Annual NYC Tribute to James “J Dilla” Yancey
Saturday, February 6, 10 PM – Early Arrival Suggested
The Bell House – 149 7th St, Gowanus (Brooklyn)
$5 Minimum Donation
VIDEO:88 Keys Sold His First Beats To J-Live For $3000
January 12, 2010
In part two of his interview with Media Gasface 88 Keys says Mos Def and J-Live rescued him from homelessness…
Parents Don’t Understand from Gasface on Vimeo.
PREVIOUSLY
(Spotted @Nahright)
Two blocks away from his Harlem home, 88-Keys sits back and recalls the day Q-Tip introduced him to a little detroiter named Jay-Dee during a Beats, Rhymes and Life recording session. Back in 1994, Dilla hadn’t accomplished much yet, but somehow skillz recognized skillz, and 88 gave him a beat-tape with his beeper number on it… (props to Gasface)
Another Day Another Dilla from Gasface on Vimeo.
Nodfactor’s Favorite Beats Of 2009
December 31, 2009
I recently took part in Metallungies Beat Drop talking about a few of my favorites beats from 2009, but I had to show some love to those songs/beats that I had in heavy rotation. In no particular order here are my favorite beats of 2009:
Raekwon, “House Of Flying Daggers”
Raekwon, Broken Safety
Tanya Morgan, “She’s Gone”
Diamond District, I Mean Business
Clipse, “Kind Of Like A Big Deal”
Drake, “Fear”
SkyZoo, For What It’s Worth
Rick Ross, “Rich Off Cocaine”
Jadakiss, “Pain And Torture”
Jay-Z, “Already Home”
The Kid Daytona F/ Bun B,, “Air Borne”
DOWNLOAD: Just Dizle Presents The Best of Dilla
December 30, 2009
Nodfactor’s friend Just Dizle (check his interview here, we were EARLY with it) sent over his new best of J Dilla mixtapes. Totaling 196 tracks this best of collection is a must for any Dilla fan. A big thank you to Just Dizle for this one! Rest in peace Dilla, your memory lives on…..
Part 1:
Download Link: http://tinyurl.com/jdilla1
part 2
Download Link: http://tinyurl.com/justjdilla2
part 3
Download Link: http://tinyurl.com/jdilla3
Also check out these other Dizle mixtapes:
DJ Jazzy Joyce & MC Lyte Host “Ladies First” Mixtape
Just Dizle’s Michael Jackson Tribute
Just Dizle’s 90s RnB Mix Vol. 4
DJ Just Dizle – Best Of Pete Rock
VIDEO: DJ Rasta Root “The Rest Of Dilla”
November 29, 2009
Spotted @ TheKaosEffect (props to DT)
For those of you who have a copy or downloaded “The Rest of Dilla Vol. 1″, this doco takes you behind the scenes to show you what took place to complete this project. Dj Rasta Root, Ma Dukes, Phife, & Eric Nine give you the rest of Dilla.
Enjoy and download the mix at:
zshare.net/download/62309937ff0b1049/
Dj Rasta Root’s The Rest of Dilla Vol. 1 : The Dillamentary from Dj Rasta Root on Vimeo.
DOWNLOAD: Mos Def & Talib Acapella
November 9, 2009
From Potholesinmyblog
The Mighty Mos Def just alerted everyone to GoogleMusic’s posting of an acapella version of this The Ecstatic highlight. The original version of “History” features a dope J Dilla beat that probably can’t be topped. But hey, maybe someone can make some more magic with these hot verses from Mos and Kweli. Producers, jump on it. Enjoy!
Click HERE to download it!
