J Dilla‘s music is featured on the forthcoming Dillatroit EP,
coming out via Moodymann‘s Mahogani Music label on May 25. The exclusive vinyl release features tracks
from the Rebirth Of Detroit LP, which is being
released via Maureen “Ma Dukes”
Yancey‘s new label Ruff Draft
Records on June 12.
J Dilla‘s “Crushin” is presented by Bling47 in an early
version produced by Waajeed, whose instrumental
was submitted for Dilla‘s unreleased MCA LP,
reportedly titled Pay Jay. Visit Bling47.com
for the full story and for more media
celebrating the life and works
of James Yancey.
Bling47 shares “Inspiration from Ma Dukes”, a track
featuring a February 14, 2006 recording of J Dilla‘s
mother speaking words of gratitude and wisdom,
scored with instrumentation by Waajeed. Visit Bling47.com for more media celebrating the
life & works of the great James Yancey.
Animators, Graphic Designers, Visual Artists: Create A Video For Ohbliv’s Track “thisluv(4dilla)”. The Winner Will Have Their Video Featured On Culture King & Will Receive A Q&A Feature On Culture King, Which Will Be Promoted For 5 Days On Moonsatellite’s Twitter And CeeK’s Facebook.
Bling47 Breaks is a new webisode series by Bling47.com,
and on the newest entry Waajeed speaks on “Featuring
Phat Kat” from J Dilla‘s classic album Welcome To
Detroit. Visit the site for more entries to come
and more unreleased and rare J Dilla
treats in celebration of Dilla Month.
Bling47.com celebrates its relaunch by unearthing
an unreleased J Dilla freestyle entitled “Clap Your
Hands”. In celebration of Dilla Month, the site
features videos of DJ Dez & Amir speaking
on the reach of J Dilla‘s produciton, more
unreleased treats & an official welcome
by Waajeed. Stay tuned to Bling 47
for more outstanding content.
DJ Butter shares classic 1996 footage of J Dilla, Slum Village
& Phat Kat performing “Fat Cat Song” from Fantastic Vol. 1 at St Andrews Hall in Detroit. Needless to say, this footage is
amazing. Look out for The Rebirth Of Detroit, which is
set to feature unheard J Dilla production & vocal
appearances by notable Detroit talent.
Rest In Power To James Yancey aka J Dilla & Titus Glover aka Baatin.
J Dilla‘s mother, Mrs. Maureen Yancey, announces The Rebirth Of Detroit,
a new project featuring never before heard production by J Dilla and
collaborations by Detroit artists that were close to the legendary
producer. The Rebirth.. is due by the Fall and promises to
be amazing, so stay tuned for more updates to come.