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J Dilla was born James Dewitt Yancey on February 7, 1974 in Detroit, Michigan, to Maureen and Beverly Yancey. From the onset, music was intrinsic to Jay's life. His mother Maureen
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Lauren Ziegler
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Jun 2, 2016
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It's a very strange feeling to type "The Avalanches" into a new track review - I don't think any one act, especially from Australia, has been so desperately waited on with increasing feverishness for sixteen years. After countless rumours and hints a...
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sweeney kovar
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Apr 27, 2016
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Unfortunately lacking a strong push from its label, Guilty Simpson's Detroit's Son LP is heading for cult status.
The MC is no frills, maybe that's why he's not quite the lighting rod for attention in today's environment. Mr. Simpson crafts his vers...
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Sounds like:
Jordan Rakei,
D'Angelo,
J Dilla,
Erykah Badu,
Outkast,
Van Hunt
By
Donna Arendse
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Apr 5, 2016
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You may recognize the name Wayne Snow from French producer Darius' gorgeous track "Helios," or Max Graef's "Running." Either way, if you're not already a fan, I don't see any reason not to become one now.
"Rosie" is the perfect introduction to Snow'...
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4

Sounds like:
Lauryn Hill,
J Dilla,
The Roots
By
Lauren Ziegler
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Mar 16, 2016
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Two of my favorite Australian hip-hop artists, Remi and Sampa the Great, have joined forces for a cruisey, guitar-laden new track, "For Good."
The laid back production sets a chilled tone, perfect for the balmy early Fall weather that much of Austra...
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5

Sounds like:
J Dilla,
Alchemist,
Action Bronson
By
sweeney kovar
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Feb 18, 2016
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Samiyam returns with a new album, Animals Have Feelings. Fans of his unorthodox swing and animal rights advocates alike will surely rejoice.
After releasing his first album with Brainfeeder, a follow-up tape with Leaving Records, it seems Sam has f...
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Peter Andrews
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Feb 6, 2016
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Personally, I am more familiar with this dish after a few too many beers and as a second dinner between the hours of midnight and 4am. But I'd be happy with it early in the morning, too.
For those of you who haven't found solace in the delicacy that...
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By
Elise Cobain
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Feb 5, 2016
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To commemorate the tenth year of J Dilla's passing, Toronto's Ursa Major felt the best way to pay homage was via song.
In this beautifully produced track, the traditional elements of a classic 90's hip-hop production shine through with old school sw...
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Sounds like:
J Dilla,
Flamingosis,
Handbook
By
sean o
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Jan 27, 2016
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Sometimes it feels like I associate every random beat I hear with J Dilla, hoping that one day it will actually be Jay Dee putting out the good vibes again. That's not fair to the masses of bedroom producers grinding beneath that shadow. So it goes.
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