j dilla

A love project in memory of James Dewitt Yancey, better known under the name Jaydee or J-Dilla. An idea of Do The Right Print, Food for ya Soul & Feelin’ Music, bringing different beatmakers from around the world to perpetuate J-Dilla’s art, in order to give to the audience a new vision of his creations…

MORE INFO: dothedilla.tumblr.com

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James Dewitt Yancey, better known under the name Jaydee or J-Dilla left us on february 10th 2006 at the age of 33. This american producer and composer has worked with a lot of artists such as Busta Rhymes, Common, Slum Village, A Tribe called Quest or Madlib. Through his creation, he in- fluenced many artists and musicians across the world which is not limited to the hip hop scene. Recognize by his peers for the imprint he has left in the musical landscape, this avant-garde is today considered like being simply a genius, a virtuoso, a precursor.
For the 6th year anniversary of his death, the Food for ya Soul collective (soundcloud.com/foodforyasoul), the silkscreen print Do the Right Print studio (dotherightprint.ch) & the label Feelin Music (feelinmusic.ch) came together around a common project in memory of J-Dilla. The Do The Dilla concept is born.
The idea is to bring together different artists to work and perpetuate J-Dilla’s art in order to give the audience a new visions of Dilla’s creations. A selection of beatmakers from across the world, as well as FFYS, DTRP & Feelin Music members worked for free to create a record containing Jaydee’s classics remixed.
The album is in line (and will be given away to the audience) with a live event called «Do The Dilla» which will take place on february 11th 2012 at Le Romandie in Lausanne with guests like Brussels own DJ Lefto from the famous jazz label Blue Note, Fatoosan from the Supafly collective along with Chief, founder of Feelin’ Music and of course the Helvetico- Belgian group Food for ya Soul in full force with Ngoc Lan, DJ Chikano, Mr Comb & Boo. Like last year, the event will be hosted by Parisian Gyver Hypman.

01 Mr.Dibiase - Slum Village - The Look Of Love Pt. 1 (remix)

J88 slum village the look of love (instrumental)

Jay Dee aka J Dilla - Doo Doo

a particularly soulful joint.. 


first 1000 downloads free to show my love and appreciation for all the support ive had last year


Can't Explain It

J Dilla - Flowers

J dilla - Circus

In 1997, Jay Dee was the still new kid on the block. With the success of singles like Runnin' (Pharcyde), and Stakes is High, he had his own undeniable sound, but the majors still weren't sold.
This is proof of that.  
Jay was solicited by a lot of majors to do remixes for artists on their rosters. Time and time again, they would go with someone else. 
The joints he was coming up with were fucking nuts, but to no avail. In one case, he was led to believe that one of his mixes got thru, only to see another producers remix when the 12" showed up at Record Time. 
I told him fuck it I wanna put it out.
I had never put a record out. Jay trusted me.
Got an investor. 
Then I made a phone call.
Chris Manak, aka Peanut Butter Wolf, was my rep at TRC distribution in California. I was working at Street Corner Music ordering records from him every week. I got the #'s 
from him. Sent the masters over and we had a record.
The first pressing was on blue vinyl. Limited to 1500 copies. 
Gone.
Second press was on green vinyl.
Gone.
I also learned to listen to test presses on multiple turntables.
There was a skip in the middle of the fucking Woo Hah rmx that did NOT SKIP on my 1200. Swear to god I had the onlt 12 that could play that shit. It skipped on EVERY other 1200 turntable in the world. Fucked up. Check your test pressings on a few setups. But, that's fixed now. These records go for $100 plus on the internets these days. 
Remastered by Dave Cooley directly from a sealed blue copy.
Why? Because the plates broke at the plant, and I lost the master in a flood 3 years later. That's why.


Enjoy the Gift...

Shoes

01  Jay Dee Unreleased EP - Stakes Is High (Remix) De La Soul

📓 Velvet Notebooks – Chill Lo-Fi / Jazzy Lounge Beats by Nexus

Velvet Notebooks is a smooth and soulful journey into chill lo-fi grooves, jazzy beats, and lounge-inspired rhythms. 🎷☕ Nexus crafts each track like a handwritten entry in a late-night diary — warm keys, brushed drums, dusty vinyl textures, and mellow bass lines flowing effortlessly.

Perfect for studying, relaxing, or drifting into a cozy evening, this album captures the intimacy of quiet moments, where every note feels like it’s wrapped in velvet. ✨ A soundtrack for reflection, creativity, and those lingering late-night thoughts. 🌙

Velvet Notebooks

J Dilla - Everytime (Instrumental)

So. I went to a Joey BadA$$ concert last night strapped with some beat tapes, Joey took one in the middle of his set, and layed it on the dj table next to Statik Selektah. If you guys will do me this huge solid, i'll never ask you for anything else lol but if you could retweet or favorite this tweet https://twitter.com/410_aldali/status/659624515887046656 to blow up his notifications, I would more than highly appreciate it.
Peace

J Dilla - Flowers

MaGilla

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