J Dilla - The Shining

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On February 10th, 2006, the world of Hip Hop lost J Dilla aka Jay Dee.

On August 22nd, 2006 J Dilla’s 'The Shining' served as a testament to the fact that legends never die.

James ‘J Dilla’ Yancey leaves behind an impression on Hip Hop that will last the test of time. A bridge between Hip Hop’s underground and mainstream, Dilla’s contributions ranged from single handedly defining Detroit Hip Hop as a founding member of Slum Village to providing his production talents to Common, D’Angelo, Busta Rhymes, Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, The Roots, Janet Jackson and Macy Gray.

The Shining marked the reunion of J Dilla & BBE, who had released Welcome 2 Detroit, J Dilla’s debut album. The Shining serves as a showcase of J Dilla’s talents which features him not only as a producer, but also as a rapper, singer and musician. Featured guests on this album include Busta Rhymes, Common, Pharoahe Monch, D’Angelo, 

Madlib, Black Thought, Medaphor aka MED, and Guilty Simpson.

"Dilla's pristine blend of live instrumentation and sample loops earned him status as the quintessential "producer's producer." - XXL

"Mr. Yancey was celebrated for the beats he made, which tended to be warm and slightly off-kilter... He never quite stormed the pop charts, which seemed to suit him fine. He loved abstract, smudgy bass lines, woozy samples, tricky rhythms that deemphasized backbeats." -  New York Times

"Yancey's unique style, blending claps, drum machines and samples helped change the sound of modern hip hop."- Associated Press

"one of the most important musicians of our time. When we think of John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye, J Dilla will be going down along that history line of greatness." - Common (from XXL)

"He inspired me so much. One of the best days of my life was when he handed me a record with drums on it. I was so honored." - Kanye West (from XXL)

“Time will soon tell if Dilla will be bestowed the legendary status given to the historic figures who lived in obscurity only to see their legend established once gone from this earth. I, for one, will always spread the word about his talent.” - ?uestlove of The Roots (from Scratch Magazine)

TRACKLISTING:

A1. Geek Down Feat. Busta Rhymes
A2. E=MC2 Feat. Common
A3. Love Jones
B1. Love Feat. Pharoahe Monch
B2. Baby Feat. Guilty Simpson & Madlib
B3. So Far to Go Feat. Common & D’Angelo
C1. Jungle Love Feat. MED & Guilty Simpson
C2. Over the Breaks
C3. Body Movin’ Feat. J. Rocc & Karriem Riggins
D1. Dime Piece Feat. Dwele (Remix)
D2. Love Movin’ Feat. Black Thought
D3. Won't Do


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