Though he kept a relatively low profile in comparison to his less diffident producer contemporaries, J Dilla (born James Dewitt Yancey) confirmed that in hip-hop, substance above flourish will confidently withstand the test of time. Emerging from Detroit's thriving mid-`90s underground hip-hop scene, Dilla initially took the role of emcee for local rap ensemble Slum Village. His first forays into beat-making came under the tutelage of area musician Amp Fiddler, who lent the aspiring producer an MPC sampling drum machine. By the end of the decade, Dilla's deft production hand--both as Slum Village's beatsmith/emcee and as part of the Ummah collective (which counted Q-Tip and Raphael Saddiq as members)--was being sought by important players in both R&B and hip-hop. Though Slum Village's major label debut was shelved by A&M in 1998, Dilla's profile was raised tremendously in the coming decade through his work with artists like Common, Erykah Badu, and Busta Rhymes. In the new millennium, the producer enjoyed a fruitful solo career and continued collaborations, but eventually succumbed to complications brought on by a rare blood disease in 2006.
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J Dilla Artist Snapshot:Product Description
Run a Quick Search on "The Shining" by J Dilla to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The Shining"Browse more products related to "J Dilla"ReviewRolling Stone (p.90) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[L]ush and layered: 'So Far to Go' could be a classic soul ballad....Dilla uses background hiss, vocal effects and the stark, hushed movie clips to inject a sense of foreboding." Title NoteBlack Thought, Common, Madlib, Busta Rhymes, and Pharoahe Monch all make appearances on beloved producer J Dilla's (a.k.a. Jay Dee a.k.a. James Yancy) posthumous release, THE SHINING. Don't get it twisted, though: despite the thick guest list, Dilla is the star on every track, with MCs playing hype-man while his production wizardry rocks the party. Every song is a testament to the late Mr. Yancy's extraordinary talents, with hard chunky beats and occasional samples from the titular film blending into softer electro and Nu Jazz. THE SHINING is a triumph but also a bittersweet reminder that not only hip-hop but music as a whole has lost a true artist. Customer Reviews for "The Shining (Import) (CD)" by J Dilla (Artist)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Explore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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