Dilla remains at the core of my musical heart and soul. I’ve gone on about how much I respect and revere the work of James “Dilla” Yancey, so I don’t need to repeat anything other than my ongoing amazement at the cross-genre inspiration that Dilla’s work has achieved, with this incredible Jazzy take by Robert […]
Today, it is the birthday of a figure who is held in high regard around these parts. His name is James Yancey, aka Jay Dee aka J Dilla. Going on about how I think he’s the greatest hip hop producer of all time is not the goal today. Instead, I’ve selected a few choice cuts […]
I have been thinking recently about musicians of the decade, with features like the Ghostly 110 list, and countless best-of posts across music blogs, the conversation is definitely taking place. Many musicians, producers, and bands have made indelible marks on music history, but from what I’ve seen, few have captivated more creatives (ie. designers, other […]
Been on an old-timey soulful, jazzy hip-hop kick for the past week or so, lots of Stones Throw, lots of Dilla-produced or associated, lots of sounds that feel like they came from the dustiest bins at the old record store. The photo above shows Lee Fields and sort of captures the color and attitude encompassed […]
A little bit of a mix today of some new sounds, a little bit of hip hop, dub techno and slow house. Up first, one of my absolute favorite producers, the still-eminent J Dilla (RIP). Jay Stay Paid came out last week, and it bumps hard and heavy, rough and rugged, rugged and raw, hard […]
