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Created in 2006, this remembrance piece is created as a tribute to the memory and legacy of James "J.Dilla" Yancey. This is a piece designed for his fans and supporters who knew of his accomplishments before February 2006 and those that have grown to appreciate his genius. Here, we gain a greater insight and understanding about our musical icon.

Directed by: Brian "B.Kyle" Atkins / Gifted Films Inc

J.Dilla is Still Shining.

(2:55) - Work Ethic Starts In The Basement
(7:35) - What To Listen For in A Dilla Beat
(9:10) - J.Dilla's Range As A Producer. The King of Reinvention
(12:16) - Going Beyond His Influences
(14:39) - The Dilla Approach To Production
(20:21) - Jay The Producer vs Jay The MC
(26:08) - The Personal Side of J.Dilla
(29:04) - A Soldier Unstoppable!
(32:05) - Venturing Out. (as explained by Phat Kat)
(33:59) - Heading Home... Job Well Done.
(34:48) - We Salute You.

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  • kenke 1 year ago
    Happy birthday dilla.
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  • Blk Str 1 year ago
    Donuts Forever!!
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  • vincent koreman 1 year ago
    great docu man..
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  • marconebws 1 year ago
    thank you for this video! Dilla forever!
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  • Tek Nalo G 1 year ago
    Really nice doc. Happy Bday Dilla.
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  • amalony 1 year ago
    Great
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  • Rawe Magazine 1 year ago
    Happy Birthday Dilla. This was so dope.
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  • SlopFunkDust 1 year ago
    G.o.a.t.
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  • rapsraps 1 year ago
    happy b-day dilla
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  • todd whiteoak 1 year ago
    Great work. Long live J Dilla's music!
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  • Jinesis plus 1 year ago
    he lives in everyones heart
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  • Please... let us download :)
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  • Caner Özgün 1 year ago
    Dilla forever

    thank you
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  • Salem Wazaki 1 year ago
    The greatest !!!
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  • djSonryze 1 year ago
    Thank you for this. God bless. Happy Born Day JD. Rest in Beats..
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  • Gustav Images plus 1 year ago
    I'm proud to be a part of this documentaty...We miss You Dilla…
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  • Ecstatic Freshness 1 year ago
    Well done. Great documenatry!!!
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  • Nick Lilac 1 year ago
    Great Documentary.
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  • Keisha Belton 1 year ago
    Thanks!!! VIVA la DILLA!!!!
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  • Lars Amend 1 year ago
    It's time to go to school again. Dilla the greatest...
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  • Timewarp plus 1 year ago
    Listen his music
    mochilla.com/timeless
    Peace
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  • Diogo 1 year ago
    maaaa dukesss! POW POW POWWWWW!! dilla dawggg
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  • bmuonline 1 year ago
    Who we gonna bite now... Phat crackes me up with that line...every beatmaker known to man once bit a little dilla trick here and there..... RIP
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  • Sef Diggy plus 1 year ago
    Excellent job! Thank you!
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  • Checkmate Films 1 year ago
    R.i.p - g.o.a.t.
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  • Rhome 1 year ago
    so glad for the segment of this video addressing his emceeing.

    that aspect doesn't get enough focus. his rhythmic sense with words... *smh*
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  • Chris McQueen 1 year ago
    That remaining percentage of love for Hip-Hop will always be reserved for J Dilla, R.I.P. bruv & thank you.
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  • LAStereotv 1 year ago
    fantastic remembrance piece!!!
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  • Jay Bishop 1 year ago
    Praise due to God for blessing us with our time spent listening to greatness and admiring spirit. Peace Dilla Dog. CAKEBOYZ!
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  • Jimmy Dabrowski 1 year ago
    Beautiful :-) Thank You, JD.
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  • Valmir Nascimento 1 year ago
    R.I.P. The king of beats
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  • THE BULLITTS plus 1 year ago
    They don't make them like this anymore.
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  • RE-VOLT RADIO 1 year ago
    Genius!
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  • Faradai 1 year ago
    Thanks for Change my life Dilla
    If wasn't u i'd never meet music in the 90's of most amazing artists that u produced...
    The favourite producer of ur favourite producer
    Dilla forever Still Shining!!
    Cheers and Bless
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  • Dj Rasta Root 1 year ago
    dopeness. Thank you J. Dilla.
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  • watani plus 1 year ago
    thanks for putting this together b.kyle! some really good unseen footage of the greatest beat maker of our life time. happy born day jay dee and may you rest in peace!
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  • Chris Jackson 1 year ago
    Happy Bday DILLA DAWG!!! A fantastic documentary man. R.I.P. Jay Dee

    and thank you for the years of music Dilla
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  • Gulu Khan 1 year ago
    happy bday dilla! awesome documentary. long live the king of beats!!
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  • Shazam.Bangles 1 year ago
    Moving.
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  • Christopher Wilkes plus 1 year ago
    wow, so dope
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  • sub|division 1 year ago
    Mad love.
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  • FOWATILE! 1 year ago
    so dope , soulful, a great man so humble ....his mama is very proud of him .....this brother was and is a gift !!!!
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  • thank you for this documentary!
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  • DJ2D2 1 year ago
    <3 <3 <3
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  • Haze Attacks 1 year ago
    Dilla changed my life!
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  • David castanon 1 year ago
    Raise it up DilLA FOREVER!
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  • Beats+Crates 1 year ago
    Thank you J Dilla
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  • zonabi 1 year ago
    Shine On Dilla!
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  • Lance Masina plus 1 year ago
    To my hero and inspiration, we love you and thank you!
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  • ain hd 1 year ago
    Salute for this.
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  • Darnell WHITE plus 1 year ago
    very good doc on a very great person. rest in peace J Dilla.
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  • WOW!! Im going to put this on my website if that's alright with you?
    hiphopsloveletter.com/

    We are doing a J dilla Tribute on my radio show Wed the 9th of feb 9-11pm PST
    CHECK IT OUT! :)
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  • BANZAY_BNZ 1 year ago
    R.I.P. j DILLA
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  • Rodney Curl 1 year ago
    This was a blessing just to watch. Definitely appreciate all of the works of J Dilla. Never realized some of the songs I feel such a connection to soulfully were J Dilla's beats ranging from R&B, Hip-Hop, etc. Thanks J Dilla for everything man you are truly miss man!
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  • Exxòs MètKakola 1 year ago
    émouvant... MAladde !
    still shining for real ;)

    god bless
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  • AFIME arts 1 year ago
    Powerful Big and Beautiful!!
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  • dark franklyn 1 year ago
    One love to Jay Dee. He makes me crying, when i hear his music. God bless.
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  • Dude... you're a genius for doing and uploading this.. a thousand thank you's

    R.I.P to the beat God.. DILLA
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  • Dalton 1 year ago
    Respect!
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  • andrew neumiller 1 year ago
    RIP Jay Dee!

    so much love and inspiration to continue on for many years to come.

    STILL SHINING!
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  • Chris Doss 1 year ago
    RIP J Dilla
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  • Evans Smith 1 year ago
    Dopeness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • Ali T 1 year ago
    R.I.P Dilla Dawg.
    Thank You for everything...
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  • denitria lewis 1 year ago
    i have no words to express what his legacy meant for hip hop & for music in general. timeless. rip j dilla.
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  • Aaron Gleen 1 year ago
    Watching it again...Heavy!
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  • Milk & Toast 1 year ago
    Dilla 4 ever
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  • STB@EASTPARCREW 1 year ago
    R.I.P J DILLA.

    LOVE MUSIC.
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  • Steffen Bauer 1 year ago
    that made my day... i'm at a loss for words when it comes to what i think about this man...
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  • kilter 11 months ago
    Bilal is so high! hahahah
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  • -komodo- 9 months ago
    Wow, I just found this! I can't watch it all now, but I know I'll love it. Dilla, R.I.P.
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  • Dale Garland 9 months ago
    Music is soul, and his continues to shape the world in which we live.
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  • Solar Bears 2 months ago
    what is the track playing at 37:40?
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  • green villain plus 2 weeks ago
    this shit nearly brought me to tears. RIP both of you.
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  • great doc..
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