Name: Motor City
Brand: J Dilla

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Default:19

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Rough Trade UK

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Discogs ID

Limited edition

Colour

Black

Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2024-04-05

Format multiplier

Catalogue number

nsd170lp

UPC / Barcode

822720717019

Black LP

2017-04-28

CD-NSD170

822720717026

Artist

J Dilla

Label EU

Nature Sounds

Genre EU

Hip Hop

James Dewitt Yancey, better known as J Dilla or Jay Dee, was an American hip hop DJ and producer. He emerged from the underground hip-hop scene in Detroit during the mid-1990s. Throughout his career, he collaborated with artists such as Common, A Tribe Called Quest, and Madlib. He was a member of the group Slum Village and the production team trio The Ummah. J Dilla's work had a major influence on his peers and played a defining role in the rise of neo-soul music. Despite battling health issues, he continued to create music until his untimely death at the age of 32.

J Dilla started his career under the name Jay Dee but later adopted the name J Dilla. In 2002, he formed the group Jaylib with Madlib and released their album "Champion Sound" in 2003. After relocating to Los Angeles due to health reasons, they toured together as Jaylib in 2004.

J Dilla suffered from TTP, a rare blood disease, and Lupus which affected his immune system. Despite his declining health, he remained highly regarded within his core audience. His last album released during his lifetime was "Donuts" on February 7th, 2006 - coinciding with his 32nd birthday - before passing away three days later from cardiac arrest.

Nature Sounds is a cutting edge record label from Brooklyn, New York. They are known for their exceptional work in the fields of Hip-Hop, Reggae, and beyond. With a diverse roster of talented artists, Nature Sounds consistently delivers high-quality music that pushes boundaries and captivates listeners.

Since its inception, Nature Sounds has been at the forefront of the music industry, working with some of the best talent in the business. Their commitment to innovation and creativity has earned them a reputation as one of the most influential labels in the industry.

Whether you're a fan of *Hip-Hop*, *Reggae*, or any other genre they explore, Nature Sounds offers an unparalleled listening experience. With their finger on the pulse of what's happening in music today, they continue to discover and nurture emerging talent while also collaborating with established artists who have made their mark on the industry.

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The late, great J Dilla is widely regarded as one of the greatest hiphop producers of all time. An innovator who pushed the genre in new sonic directions, the Detroit native born James Yancey crafted timeless soundscapes for the likes of Slum Village, Busta Rhymes, Common, Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, and many more. Since his death in 2006, Dilla’s mother Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey has worked tirelessly to further her son’s legacy, and her latest effort is the new posthumous album Motor City. Inspired by Dilla’s beloved hometown, Motor City is a collection of rare and unreleased Jay Dee instrumentals, hand-selected and sequenced by Ma Dukes. Conceived as a “letter” to her son, Motor City is packaged in a limited-edition mailing envelope, complete with a handwritten message from Ma Dukes to J Dilla inside. Both CD and vinyl formats also include access to an exclusive mix of the album by Dilla’s close friend J Rocc, a world-renown DJ and founder of the Beat Junkies.

Motor City

Music EU

Discover Motor City by J Dilla on vinyl from Nature Sounds. Limited edition album curated by Ma Dukes with exclusive mix by J Rocc.