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J Dilla
photo credit: B-Plus

Active

1980s - 2000s

Born

February 7, 1974 in Detroit, MI

Died

February 10, 2006 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre

Rap

Styles

Left-Field Rap Midwest Rap Underground Rap

Also Known As

Dilla
James Dewitt Yancey
James Yancey
Jay Dee
Jay Dee

Member Of

1st Down Soulquarians Jaylib Slum Village The Ummah
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J Dilla

Biography by Andy Kellman

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One of hip-hop's most admired and innovative producers of the 2000s until his untimely death.
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  • Donuts
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    Donuts
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    The Shining
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