Frank Nitt dropped his slept-on Frankie Rothstein album a few months back, but here keeps the momentum going with an animated flick for Slippin. With a beat from J. Rocc and guest vocals from Illa J, its got quality all over it, and sounds dope. Watch below.
Category: J Dilla
Jaylib – ‘Heavy’ (remix)
Stones Throw recently celebrated Cassette Store Day by releasing Champion Sounds B-Sides & Remixes, featuring reworkings of tracks from 2003’s epic pairing of J Dilla and Madlib, Champion Sound. This remix of Heavy from Madlib is nothing new, but those who have never heard it can stream it below.
Illa J – ‘Illa J’
J Dilla’s little bro has dropped his new self-titled album, with production from Potatohead People, and guest spots from Moka Only among others. Stream the whole thing below, then go buy it.
J Dilla – ‘Dillatronic #7’
We never get bored of unreleased J Dilla joints, especially when they are packaged up real nice. The latest collection is Dillatronic, featuring 40 instrumentals from the master, including Dillatronic #7, which you can hear below. Look out for more on the new collection coming soon. Shouts as always to the legend that is Ma Dukes.
Illa J – ‘All Good Pt. 2’ feat. Moka Only
Moka Only drops by on this latest joint from Yancey Boy Illa J. Its from the Detroit rapper’s new self-titled album out soon, and you can listen below.
Lupe Fiasco – ‘Pharoah Height’
Lupe Fiasco drops this new EP, with beats recycled from various old tracks, including some from J Dilla and Flying Lotus. Still one of the most gifted lyricists working today, its worth checking out. Listen on the link below.
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MC Magnif – ‘The Last’
J Dilla left a huge archive of unused beats when he passed, and the latest to bag one is Detroit artist MC Magnif. The Last is taken from a special 7″ vinyl release coming soon from Fat Beats, which also features the previous Dilla/MC Magnif collabo, The Shining Pt 2. Listen on the link below.
Stream here.
Illa J – ‘Never Left’
Illa J is intrinsically linked to the memory of his older brother, the maestro J Dilla. On new joint Never Left, he gives us a heartfelt account of the huge impact the legacy of Dilla still has on him, and how his spirit lives on every time he makes music. Its from Illa J’s upcoming new album, and you can listen below.
Illa J – ‘Universe’
Yancey Boy Illa J (aka the younger brother of J Dilla) is back with a video for his Universe single. The laid back, funked out track is a change of pace for the Detroit rapper, but the video is well put together, and sees him get his MJ on as he tries to bag himself a hottie. Watch below.
Slum Village – ‘Love Is’
Slum Village have dropped this video for the J Dilla produced single Love Is, from their recent Yes! album. It features Bilal on the hook, and you can check it out below.