It's already been a decade since J Dilla — the mercurial producer and rapper from Detroit — passed away and his posthumously completed album, The Shining, saw the light of day on BBE Records. 

As they prepare to release the project on 7" for the first time, we're extremely honoured to get our hands on a never-before-heard mixtape by the master himself. Made some time between mid-1999 and early 2000, it's a fly-on-the-wall showing of what Jay Dee had blaring out of his speakers while on the sofa or by the MPC. 

Sink into your own couch and press play before ordering a copy of the re-release.

Order The Shining here - http://bbemusic.lnk.to/JDilla-The-Shining

J Dilla: Back To The Crib Mixtape

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Based in Toronto, Canada, &i (alias) is a versatile and passionate DJ known for his eclectic taste and deep love for all genres of music, with a special affinity for Electronic sounds.

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Deeply inspired by artists like Patrick Holland, Kornel Kovacs, and Chaos in the CBD, &i creates playful and unpredictable sets that will be both deeply personal and widely impactful.

Music Lover. Interested in Jazz, Funk, Soul, Elektronic Music, Songwriting, Old Stuff, New Stuff, Hip-Hop.

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J Dilla: Back To The Crib Mixtape

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