The Legacy of J Dilla

Documentary 2023 · 1h 11m

Music Documentary TV Movie

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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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20 people

J J Dilla Self (archive footage)

M Mats Nileskär Self (archive audio)

F Frank Nitt Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend

M Martha Yancey Self - Sister

I Illa J Self - Brother (as John Yancey)

M Maureen Yancey Self - Mother

DJ Jazzy Jeff Self - Producer; Friend

A Amp Fiddler Self (archive footage)

Q-Tip Self (archive footage)

E Edwin Houghton Self - Journalist

Ali Shaheed Muhammad Self (archive footage)

P Phat Kat Self - Rapper; Collaborator

B Black Milk Self - Producer, Slum Village

M Mike Ross Self - Founder, Delicious Vinyl

Raphael Saadiq Self - Producer, The Ummah

Robert Glasper Self - Jazz Musician

Busta Rhymes Self (archive footage)

J Jonathan Dworkin Self - Management Team

The Legacy of J Dilla

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