James Yancey AKA Jay Dee AKA J Dilla redefined hiphop production in the mid 90s through the early 2000s. Although his name was only acknowledged in a tight circle of diehard hiphop fans, Dilla's pitched samples, precise snares, and pulsing bass sounds began to seap into the very fabric of the genre. Through his work with artists such as A Tribe Called Quest, Common, The Roots, De La Soul, Pharcyde, Busta Rhymes, Erykah Badu, as well as his own crew Slum Village, Dilla's style influenced an entire generation of beatheads. Sadly, as his own star was rising, with the release of several solo projects, and a high profile collaborations with Madlib, Dilla's health was on the decline due to the rare blood disorder TTP. Even when he was constrained to a hospital bed, Dilla worked steadfastly on his art, producing his album "Donuts" which was released on his birthday February 7th 2006, a mere 3 days before he passed away.
In honor of Dilla Month, the CM Fam and 720 Music have a day long celebration of the life of James Yancey.
First, 720 Music (Lawrenceville) will be supplying free donuts all day (courtesy of Love, Peace, and Little Donuts) with the sounds of Grand Ear and Buscrates from East Liberty Quarters on the decks.Afterwards, we head to the Shadow Lounge for our monthly ode to the hip-hop classics of yesteryear, with a special emphasis on Dilla's extensive catalog this evening. The ultimate golden era experience. B-Boys, Classic Hip-Hop videos, Vinyl, etc... Coming to you every third Saturday as we come close to 5 years on non-stop parties.
Dilla Donuts Day
720 Music, Clothing & Cafe
4405 Butler St
Lawrenceville
Grand Ear & Buscrates (ELQ)
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Free Donuts
12pm-8pm
Free
All Ages
Classic Material
Shadow Lounge
5972 Baum Blvd
East Liberty
Selecta & SMI
10pm-2am
$5
18+
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