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I didn't want to believe it when I saw the posts on MySpace and the IMs that I got throughout the day. I was planning to go to the listening party for his new "Donuts" album last night but couldn't make it.
Okayplayer and Stones Throw confirmed it, Rest In Peace to one of the best to ever work the boards. Condolences out to his family and friends.
The better side of hip hop won't be the same without you.
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RIP Dilla. Sad thing is, Doughnuts is just a beat tape and still better than 90% of the cookie cutter production out these days...
Posted by: Mic Sean | 2006.02.10 at 07:25 PM
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Posted by: Hashim | 2006.02.10 at 07:36 PM
The Rhythm Kitchen. . . Detroit
The Hip Hop Shop . . . Detroit
St. Andrews Hall . . . Detroit
Jay Dee. . . . . . . . DETROIT
You left us too soon, but we don't feel bad because your accomplishments made your life complete. You achieved goals in 32 years that others never reach in 70 years. All that to say, your life was not wasted.
Thank you for leaving us with your legacy.
DJ Cloud 9
Dynamite Soul-Detroit
Posted by: DJ Cloud 9 | 2006.02.11 at 03:06 AM
Man, I wasn't even online much yesterday to even know about all this. It truly is sad though. Listening to the shoutcast tribute right now. One of the best out there for real. Let's honor him like he would want us to.....keep rocking his music.
I plan on getting Donuts and reviewing it March 1st. Bookmark the site link and check it out. R.I.P. Dilla.
Posted by: Urban-Reviews | 2006.02.11 at 07:18 AM
It's a very sad day in hip-hop and for music in general.R.I.P.Dilla
Posted by: lawrence` | 2006.02.11 at 11:05 AM
Thats messed up
Posted by: HumanityCritic | 2006.02.11 at 02:18 PM
Wow, This is sad to hear this he is a year older than me. Wow life is short or long. I want to pray and that is soul was saved and his family can get through this.
God Bless
Sametra
California
Posted by: Sametra | 2006.02.12 at 02:16 AM
life's to short and it's like he kinda knew it with his prolific and massive production and emcee work. his discography is very impressive.
R.I.P Dilla. we'll miss u
Posted by: obifromsouthlondon | 2006.02.12 at 05:27 AM
i was moved to put together a tribute mix, available free as an mp3 at http://www.every-day-thoughts.blogspot.com. you can't cover every base with these things but i hope it stands as a tribute to the quality-in-diversity of jay's work. your comments appreciated.
Posted by: neil | 2006.02.12 at 09:06 PM
Koch Entertainment Canada will donate $1.00 Canadian (86 cents U.S.) from the sale of each copy of J Dilla`s 'Donuts' CD sold in Canada to a fund set up for Dilla`s mother Maureen Yancey in order to off-set medical bills.
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