Raekwon - Liberian Girl ft. JD Era (Michael Jackson Tribute) [DWNLD]

Earlier this week, Wu-Tang member, Raekwon and Toronto's JD Era jumped on Michael Jackson's classic single, "Liberian Girl" off of the 1987 LP "Bad" to pay tribute the legend. JD and The Chef both throw down a couple of ill verses over the smooth production featuring the original hook by Jackson still in place. Listen and download the remake below!

Download: Raekwon - Liberian Girl ft. JD Era

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Knxwledge - DarlngYew. (Whitney Houston Tribute) [Stream]

After dropping beautiful tributes to Etta James as well as J Dilla earlier this month, Knxwledge continues to pay homage with his latest ode to the late great Whitney Houston. "DarlngYew" takes a bone chilling sample from Whitney's classic single "I Will Always Love You" backed by an emotionally charged instrumental. Listen below!

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Questlove's J Dilla Tribute Mix [DWNLD]

Earlier last week Questlove of the legendary Roots crew took to the Hot 97 studios to play a gem filled tribute mix to the late great J Dilla. For those of you that don't know, Questo and Jay Dee were very good friends and have worked together numerous times therefore it's only right that he took some time to do this. The mix is over an hour long filled with classics and original samples along with some good conversation and live calls. Listen and download below!

Download: Questlove's J Dilla Tribute Mix

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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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Amin PaYnE - Gil Scott-Heron Tribute (Beat Tape) [DWNLD]

" A tribute to the one and only Gil Scott-Heron. All songs are composed using Gil Scott Heron samples and inspiration. Scott Heron passed away May 27th 2011, So it's my pleasure to celebrate his life, his beautiful music and his powerful messages that he gave us by releasing this Tribute this year.  Rest In Peace... " -Amin PaYnE

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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

DāM-FunK - Angel Reflections (DJ Mehdi Tribute) [DWNLD]

A very emotional, synth only tribute to the late great DJ Mehdi who tragically past yesterday by DāM-FunK.

 Angel Reflections - DāM-FunK (Unreleased / 1st time available 'Full length' version) by DâM-FunK
(Click the little black arrow in the player above to download)

" This 1 is dedicated 2nite 2 all who knew France's DJ Mehdi (R.I.P.) & 2 everyone who has lost a loved 1 within their lives. Peace. " - DāM-FunK

New DāM-FunK EP InnaFocusedDaze dropping soon.

Aaliyah - Rock Da Boat (DâM-FunK & Shash'U Remix) [DWNLD]

Another funkadelic remix of Aaliyah's Rock Da Boat by the g'ed up sounds of DâM-FunK & Shash'U.

"Blend by Shash'U  

Original beat by Dam-Funk  

Vocals by Aaliyah  

Added Keys & synths by Shash'U " - Shash'U

 DAM-FUNK & SHASH'U - AALIYAH - ROCK DA BOAT REMIX by shashu

Download: Aaliyah - Rock Da Boat (DâM-FunK & Shash'U Remix)
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Rest In Paradise

P.U.D.G.E - W£¡RD D¡SHE§ (Radiohead Tribute EP) [DWNLD]

West coast producer, P.U.D.G.E pays tribute to legendary band Radiohead in this unique beat tape.

Check out every track and grab the whole EP for FREE below!

Terrace Martin - Never Leave Me Alone Ft. Kenneth Crouch (Saxophone Tribute To Nate Dogg) [Video]

Beautiful tribute to Nate Dogg by Terrace Martin on the sax and Kenneth Crouch on the keys as they cover one of Nate's great tracks; Never Leave Me Alone.

Directed By Calmatic

Terrace had some words of tribute as well that you can check out below

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!

J. Dilla : Still Shining (Trailer) [Video]

Ode to the man, the myth...

" Gifted Films Inc presents a Brian ‘B.Kyle’ Atkins project, J. Dilla: Still Shining. The comprehensive remembrance piece on the late great James ‘J. Dilla’ Yancey will be available February 7th via TheJDillaProject.com (the site isn’t up yet). The doc will feature unseen personal photos, and rare concert performance footage. Along with all of that, the project also will feature exclusive testimonials from friends and frequent collaborators like Erykah Badu, Dwele, Pete Rock, Bilal, ?uestlove, Busta Rhymes, Phat Kat, Common, Q-Tip, Houseshoes, and more. " - Okayplayer

Stay tuned for tons of Dilla tribute mixes, events, tracks and much more coming in the month of February!

Happy Dilla Month Everybody!

Turn Back Time Mondays: Aaliyah - Back & Forth (1994) [Aaliyah Tribute]

As a tribute to what would have been the beautiful Aaliyah's 32nd (Age Ain't Nothing but a Number) birthday this Sunday, this weeks TBTM joint is what was Aaliyah's first music video filmed at just 15 for the classic track Back & Forth.

As hard as it was to choose, this is definitely my favorite Aaliyah track of all time.

Rest In Peace Aaliyah (January 16th, 1979 - August 15th 2001)

A.G. x J Dilla – Dunkin Donuts (Mixtape) [DWNLD]

New mixtape by D.I.T.C's A.G. featuring himself rhyming over various J Dilla beats.
When will the Dilla Tribute Mixtapes end? Hopefully never!


Track List:
01 Intro
02 Workin’ On It
03 AG On JD
04 We Do It 4
05 Walk On By
06 AG On Loss
07 Dilla 4 Eva ft. Party Arty
08 Clap
09 Crushing (BX Version)
10 AG On J Dilla & Party Arty
11 10 to 10
12 Gems I Spit
13 Keep It Movin
14 Heavy Head
15 Shouts

Download Link: A.G. x J Dilla – Dunkin Donuts (Mixtape)

Jay Electronica @ Bonnaroo [DWNLD]

Jay Elect pays respects to the Late Great J-Dilla, Baatin and Guru at the Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, Tennessee.



Then he jumps INTO the crowd and performs Exhibit A!



Heres the whole set embedded and available for download in parts below:

@ 20:20 in the stream when he performs "The Pledge".....wow...just...wow!

Download Links:
Jay Electronica: 2010-06-11, Bonnaroo [mp3]
Jay Electronica: 2010-06-11, Bonnaroo [mp3]
Jay Electronica: 2010-06-11, Bonnaroo [mp3]
Jay Electronica: 2010-06-11, Bonnaroo [streaming audio]

Soooooo Doooooope!

J Dilla x Nas = Dillmatic [DWNLD]

I realize that there is probably a new Jay Dee tribute album released almost everyday but this mixtape caught my ear as Squeek Boogie takes Nas acapellas and throws them over Dilla beats as if the two had actually made these songs together.


J Dilla x Nas = Dillmatic

Click the link above to download