A Glimpse Into J. Dilla's Influence & His Impact On Hip Hop
Written By: Niani Patterson In honor of J Dilla’s 47th birthday, it’s only right that we highlight his musical influence and enduring legacy! Did James Yancey, a.k.a J Dilla or Jay Dee know the magnitude that his genius would leave on the culture? Even as a producer who never found mainstream success, J Dilla sonically, cracked open a new dimension of Hip Hop – neo-soul. He is best known for his unorthodox drum rhythms and ability to reshape samples in a way that had never seemed possible. Since his inception into the music industry as a teen, Jay Dee had several creative changes. Howev...
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