Yasiin Bey - Sunshine Screwface (Prod. J Dilla) [Video]

While in Paris earlier last week, Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def), dropped by Radio Nova in the  French capital. In order to promote his live show with Talib Kweli at La Bataclan on March 9th, Bey decided to bless the foreign airwaves with a few live tracks. After performing "Ni**as In Poorest" & "Quiet Dog", Mos pulled out this exclusive J Dilla produced gem entitled "Sunshine Screwface". Watch it below!

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Ali Shaheed (ATCQ) & Maseo (De La Soul) Speak At RBMA [Video]

Hip Hop legends, A Tribe Called Quest DJ, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Maseo of De La Soul sat down with Red Bull Music Academy earlier this month in L.A. While the two were in town for Dilla Day West, they sat down individually with Cognito of FroLab to talk about their lives, hip hop and of course J Dilla. Check out both interviews below!

Check out Maseo's interview below!

J Dilla - Crushin' (Original Version) (Prod. Waajeed) [Stream]

" Todays stream is of the original version of, “Crushin” produced by me. We have J Rocc to thank for this one. I was Djing with Houseshoes in San Fran with Fran Boogie and DJ Mr. E. We heard J Rocc was staying in the same hotel and went to holla at him. We were talking about Dilla rarities when he said that he liked that version of, “Crushin” I did. I was like what version!?! He played it and it split my melon! I did that beat for Dilla circa 2002 for his MCA project – I assumed he never used it when I didn’t hear anything. Turns out it was the original version that he later remixed himself for his then – newly founded label, Mummy Records. Exclusive! " - Waajeed (Jeedo)

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Slum Village - Tell Me (Prod. J Dilla) (Unreleased) [Stream]

NEW SLUM VILLAGE!!! This is one of the first tracks the legendary crew ever recored together and the beat was made before Jay Dee even had a drum machine! Just....wow. Listen and read the full story behind the record as told by Bling 47's Waajeed below.

" While some consider Dilla’s strong suit to be production, others look to his rhyming for inspiration. This early Slum Village track, “Tell Me What You Want” is a fine example of his ill penmanship. It was one of the first efforts as Baatin, T3 and Dilla came out of the Senepod crew name and became Slum Village. At the time Dilla didn’t even have a drum machine, so this beat was actually made using the “pause and record” tape method. It was never released. Enjoy " - Waajeed (Jeedo)

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Que D – Cash Flow (J Dilla Remix) (Unreleased) [Stream]

Bling 47 continues to supply us with exclusive unreleased goodies this time with an unreleased Dilla remix of Que D's single, "Cash Flow". Listen and read the full story as told by Waajeed below!

" Que D “Cash Flow (Remix)” I first got this cassette while hanging out in Dilla’s basement in Conant Gardens, Detroit. The original track was part of Dilla’s cousin – Que D’s first EP, Quite Delicious. Dilla did all of the beats and I did the photography/artwork for Que’s 6 track release that we put out ourselves in ‘96. There were remixes for every song that never saw the light of day till now. Check this one for “Cash Flow.” Enjoy " - Waajeed (Jeedo)

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J Dilla & Danny Brown - Dilla Bot Vs. The Hybrid (Alternate Version) [DWNLD]

Most of you probably first heard of Detroit emcee, Danny Brown, on J Dilla's 2009 posthumous album, "Jay Stay Paid" on the single, "Dilla Bot Vs. The Hybrid". Well a few days ago Nature Sounds just uncovered this alternate demo version of the single featuring Brown's off the wall hilarity. Listen and download below!

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J Dilla & Steve Spacek - The Look (Unreleased) [Stream]

Most of you Dilla-heads will remember the two classic collaborations between Jay Dee and Steve Spacek with "Dollar" and "Eve". Well earlier this week another unreleased collaboration surfaced circa 2007 entitled "The Look". Rumours are it will be pressed up on a vinyl release featuring another unreleased joint single! In the meantime feast your ears on this unreleased gem below!

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Knxwledge - Takeitbak​.​Medli (J Dilla Tribute) [DWNLD]

Hard at work producer, Knxwledge, pays his respects to the late great J Dilla with this breathtaking tribute. The three part medley starts off with a remix of Jay Dee's classic "Ruff Draft" cut, "Let's Take It Back", followed by two instrumentals clearly inspired by the Detroit legend. Listen and download below!

NoWrdsKnSay. HowMuchYouv'eHelpdMe. MakeMyWay. Thnx.J  - Knxwledge
Download: Knxledge - Takeitbak.Medli

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Aaliyah - Rock The Boat (Shigeto Remix) [DWNLD]

" I was super inspired from all the love in the air for Jay Dee's Birthday today. Got me thinking about what an inspiration Detroit music is. Then got me thinking about other Detroit artists. Then got me thinking about Aaliyah, another amazing talent that we lost way to soon. So I made this. Inspired by Aaliyah, Jay Dee and Detroit. RIP AALIYAH - RIP JAY DEE " - Shigeto

Download: Aaliyah - Rock The Boat (Shigeto Remix)

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Ray J - Let It Go (Unreleased J Dilla Remixes) [Stream]

I must've replayed both of these over a hundred times by now. Still can't decide which I like better. Read the full story behind both remix versions, as told by Waajeed, below. Also keep an eye on Bling 47 for more material throughout the month. Happy Dilla month!

J Dilla - Clap Your Hands (Unreleased Freestyle) [Stream]

It's not what he's saying, but how he said it....Jay Dee, along with Slum Village pioneered this hurky jerky style of rapping which flows so well. Check out more unreleased material at Bling 47. Happy Dilla month!

" I got this one on a cassette from T3 circa 1997. I’m not sure what it was for, or why Dilla had this on tape, but I thought it was hilarious. “Shut the F*ck Up and listen to this… this.” This kind of style was typical for our crew at this time – we were just finishing up the Fantastic Vol 1 album. It was never about what they said – but instead how they said it. We called it “R.A.W.” – Rugged And wild. And that is exactly what this one is – tape hiss and all. Enjoy " - Jeedo (Waajeed)

Phil Adé - Make A Move (Prod. J Dilla) [DWNLD]

For this weeks #PhilAdeFriday, Phil gets busy on the instrumental for Q-Tip's J Dilla produced track, Move. Make A Move will be on the upcoming mixtape, PhilAdeFriday Vol. 2, which is dropping December 30th.

Download: Phil Adé - Make A Move (Prod. J Dilla)

Previous: Phil Adé - P.O.P ft. Casey Veggies (Prod. Cardo) [DWNLD]

DJ Mehdi - Loukoums (J Dilla Tribute Mix) [DWNLD]

The range and variety of different artists, regardless of genre and time period, that the late great J Dilla was able to inspire is still unbelievable to me. In 2006 DJ Mehdi paid homage to Jay Dee through this mix entitled Loukoums which was captivated by Dilla's Donuts. The mix was a limited release amongst friends. Earlier today, in light of Mehdi's tragic passing, Busy P decided it was time to share it with the world.

" Based on the DONUTS album concept, these are demos, out-takes and unreleased gems from various records I worked on before and during the making of LUCKY BOY, my next album. Stuff comes from MEGALOPOLIS, 113 DEGRES and SHEITAN soundtrack mainly, but some is older too. Hope you enjoy these rough mixes and un-polished sounds, as I pay hommage to 'one of the greatest minds to ever make beats,' Mr James Yancey, better known as JAY DEE, also know as DILLA. " - Mehdi, 2006

DJ MEHDI "Loukoums" by edbangerrecords
(Click the little black arrow in the player above to download)

Rest In Paradise DJ Medhi & J Dilla

Dil Jackson (J. Dilla & Michael Jackson) - Player Has Butterflies (Share My Bed) [DWNLD]

Incase you guys missed this beautiful blend by J. Rocc from a couple years ago: The beat from Dilla's track Players and the vocals off of MJ's Butterflies. This track was supposed to be off a project entitled Share My Bed but never saw the light of day...

Check out Player Has Butterflies as well as two other tracks off the project

 Share My Bed by jrocc
(Click download in the player above to dl any of the 3 tracks)

Hope J. Rocc decides to release this genius soon.

Proof - The Fizzo ft. T3 (Prod. J Dilla) [DWNLD]

Really though EMCEES don't know! Paul Rosenberg let this unreleased track loose in April to pay tribute to the Legendary Proof and J Dilla. Jay Dee beat, Proof on the rhyhmes...what more could you ask for?

Download: Proof - The Fizzo ft. T3 (Prod. J Dilla)

This beat & hook get me every time!

J Rocc - Blue Note Mix [DWNLD]

This is a few years old but has been in heavy rotation on my iTunes as of late and definitely worth some recognition.

"Blue Note has just released "Droppin' Science: Greatest Samples From The Blue Note Lab" - a collection of records from their back catalog which have been sampled for tracks by Dilla, Dre, Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Pete Rock, and many others. "

"J Rocc has these records and many of the records that sampled them, and J Rocc cannot stop making incredible mixtapes .... " - Stones Throw Records

Download Link:  J Rocc - Blue Note Mix 

Turn Back Time Mondays: Chino XL - Don't Say A Word (Prod. J Dilla)

"Just Don't Say A Word."

Turn Back Time Mondays: J Dilla - Fall In Love (Happy Birthday J Dilla)

Not only is today the late grate J Dilla's birthday but also his Japanese counterpart, Nujabes. Even though we have lost both of these two musical genius's, we will never forget. Thats why this weeks TBTM is a two parter dedicated to both Nujabes and J Dilla.

Happy Birthday to the legendary, Jay Dee!



Rest In Beats

MuchMusic: J Dilla Tribute (Video)

This is from 2006 but I gotta give it up to Canadian music channel, MuchMusic for holding it down for the late great J Dilla by airing this tribute every year around this time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOQozoMS9Qg
(Embedding is disabled so just click the link above to check it out!)

T.Dot Love Jay!

DJ Spinna Live In Toronto (October 23rd, 2010) [Concert]

I had the privilege of seeing DJ Spinna rock a set in Brooklyn this past summer and the man does not mess around, he had the entire crowd up and dancing in unison as if it were a a 70's disco movie!

Show @ 99 Sudburry
October 23rd, 2010
Doors @ 9:00 PM

Tickets available around town @ Play De Record, Rotate This, Soundscapes, Cosmos and at www.milkaudio.com

If you are unaware of DJ Spinna:

Dj Spinna takes us inside the Thingamajig Lab and shows us some of his equipment, record collection and his thoughts on Dilla!:


DJ Spinna show his versatility of genres with this gem - 'Music In Me' Featuring vocals by Shaun Escoffery


Heres a DJ Spinna tribute to the Late Great J-Dilla featuring Phonte from Little Brother that I have really been feelin' lately: