April 7th, 2023

The Legacy of J Dilla

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In his short lifetime, J Dilla was a musician, producer and visionary who profoundly influenced rap and hip-hop. Given how prolific he was in his 32 years, why didn't his accolades come sooner?

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J Dilla

Self (archive footage)

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Mats Nileskär

Self (archive audio)

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Frank Nitt

Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend

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Martha Yancey

Self - Sister

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Illa J

Self - Brother (as John Yancey)

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Maureen Yancey

Self - Mother

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DJ Jazzy Jeff

Self - Producer; Friend

DJ Jazzy Jeff
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Amp Fiddler

Self (archive footage)

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Q-Tip

Self (archive footage)

Q-Tip
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Edwin Houghton

Self - Journalist

Sound

Ali Shaheed Muhammad

Self (archive footage)

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Phat Kat

Self - Rapper; Collaborator

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Black Milk

Self - Producer, Slum Village

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Mike Ross

Self - Founder, Delicious Vinyl

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Raphael Saadiq

Self - Producer, The Ummah

Raphael Saadiq
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Robert Glasper

Self - Jazz Musician

Robert Glasper
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Busta Rhymes

Self (archive footage)

Busta Rhymes
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Jonathan Dworkin

Self - Management Team

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Kelley L. Carter

Self - Journalist

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House Shoes

Self - D.J.; Friend

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Common

Self - Rapper; Friend

Common
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Karriem Riggins

Self - Producer; Collaborator

Karriem Riggins
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Lauren Herstik

Self - Reporter, The New York Times

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T3

Self (archive footage)

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Baatin

Self (archive footage)

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Questlove

Self (archive footage)

Questlove

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