J Dilla

Ma Dukes (J Dilla’s Mom) Announces New Dilla Music Released Via STEM Player

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Earlier this week, the mother of late production great J Dilla opened up her son’s catalovia STEM Player, dropping ten new songs in an exclusive partnership between the Yancey family and STEM. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The new catalog of songs – as well as an exclusive mini from the eyes of Ma Dukes […]

Today In Hip Hop History: Remembering J Dilla 17 Years After His Passing

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On this date in 2006, James Dewitt Yancey better known as J Dilla lost his battle with Lupus and died from cardiac arrest in his home in Los Angeles. The Detroit beatmaker extraordinaire was only 32 years old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information He passed away just three days after his 32nd born day, but managed […]

Ma Dukes Shares Open Letter to Iconic Producer J Dilla On His Continuing Legacy

Ma Dukes Shares Open Letter to Iconic Producer J Dilla On His Continuing Legacy

Ma Dukes has been working hard to honor J Dilla 16 years after his untimely death by offering his fans modern experiences that evoke a sense of familiarity, promote his contributions to hip-hop, and create new happenings that allow his fans to enjoy his music: courtesy of officially commissioned stories, art, memorabilia, collectibles, and music. […]

Happy Heavenly Birthday J Dilla!

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On this day in Hip Hop history we recognize and remember the birth of one of the most prolific producers in the game. James Yancey, better know as J Dilla, was born today [February 7] in 1974. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information J Dilla was the first born of four children to a Detroit family rooted […]

Today in Hip-Hop History: J Dilla Released ‘The Shining’ 14 Years Ago

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On this day in Hip Hop history, The Source celebrates the 10th anniversary of the late great J Dilla’s first posthumous album The Shining. This relic of the culture is one of Hip Hop’s more cherished albums. In it’s “unfinished” glory, The Shining serves as the first LP that Jay Dee spits on since his debut Welcome […]

Big Sean Says ‘Detroit 2’ Has a Song Produced by J Dilla

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For a Detroit rapper like Big Sean getting the chance to have a J Dilla produced beat on your album has to be special. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Speaking with DJ Khaled on Instagram Live, Sean revealed that a J Dilla track will be on the Detroit 2 album and it was helped by […]

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