I been following his work for a while but have a new found respect after listening to his discussions with Gilles on everything from the current state of Hip Hop,sampling, Erykah Badu‘s jokes, the Detroit ‘music scene’, Dilla to Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
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The Main Ingredients, Grindin’ & Ay Caramba Presents:
133 Oxford St, Darlinghurst
$10 minimum donation on the door!
Jay Dee aka J Dilla born James Dewitt Yancey, was one of the few artists whose records were bought on sight, played until digested and then discussed among fans and critics.
He kept Hip Hop relevant long after many of its greatest heroes had left it for dead, at least creatively and is often described as “your favourite producers favourite producer”. There are many talented beat makers and producers, but there will only be one J Dilla!
To commemorate the 5th anniversary of his untimely death ‘The Main Ingredients’ celebrates the music of J Dilla paying homage to the man who shaped a new sound for Hip Hop that inspired beatsmiths, MC’s and music lovers around the globe.
Shortee Blitz (UK) /
Naiki / Ology / Jonah / Shantan Wantan
Ichiban / Sonny Syah
Hosted by Kween G (KillaQueenz)
*ALL PERFORMERS ON THE NIGHT WILL BE PLAYING FOR FREE WITH ALL PROCEEDS GOING DIRECTLY TO MAUREEN “MA DUKES” YANCEY, THE MOTHER OF J DILLA*
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This is some musical therapy were sending out to the Socceroo fans waking up disenchanted and perhaps a little hung-over today after watching last nights World Cup draw with Ghana.
The Faith Evans vocals and rework by Raphael Saadiq on this ATCQ classic should put you in a better mood.
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Also, If you haven’t heard yet A Tribe Called Quest will be playing August 11th at Horden Pavillion, tickets and more info at Ticketek (Link).
Thanks to Niche Productions, Peace Music and TrentSlingshot or making that happen.
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