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J Dilla wasn’t just a producer—he was a visionary. In this video, we explore how his iconic album Donuts was born in a ...
Common's 20th anniversary edition of his 2005 album Be includes a studio version of "The Food." Ever since Common included a ...
The Detroit Pistons are partnering with Big Sean and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to bring the rhythm, soul, and spirit of ...
In the city of Detroit, it is now officially Dilla Time. Detroit-based luxury brand Shinola is releasing two limited-edition watches and a leather record bag designed in honor of Detroit-born ...
The late Detroit hip-hop producer J Dilla was beloved for his unique sense of rhythm and time feel (explored deeply in Dan Charnas’s aptly named recent biography Dilla Time), so perhaps it’s ...
Shinola has unveiled its two J Dilla-inspired timepieces, which are set to launch at an event this week. The luxury Detroit watchmaker announced in March it was partnering with the estate of James ...
J Dilla’s “Welcome 2 Detroit” ain’t just an album; it’s a statement. When it first dropped in 2001, it was a raw, unfiltered love letter to the D and a showcase of Dilla’s next-level ...
For the average American, a night at the orchestra might feel as realistic as a trip to the moon. Big Sean is not only making ...
Shinola, a Detroit-based luxury brand, is releasing limited-edition watches and a record bag honoring the late producer J Dilla. Dilla's daughters, Ja'Mya Yancey and TyMonae Whitlow, expressed ...