J Dilla

J Dilla

Born: February 7, 1974
Died: February 10, 2006
in Detroit, Michigan, USA
James Dewitt Yancey, better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an American record producer, drummer, rapper and songwriter. He emerged in the mid-1990s underground hip-hop scene in Detroit, Michigan, as a member of the group Slum Village.

Movies for J Dilla...

The Choice Is Yours
Title: The Choice Is Yours
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 21, 2023
Type: Movie
The story of rapper and artist Andres “Dres” Vargas-Titus, part of the legendary 90’s hip hop duo Black Sheep, and his incredible journey from being on top of the game to struggling with civilian life and staring down the barrel of his last chance at success.
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The Legacy of J Dilla
Title: The Legacy of J Dilla
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 7, 2023
Type: Movie
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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Title: The New York Times Presents
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 10, 2020
Type: TV
A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.
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Fantastic: The Legacy of Slum Village
Title: Fantastic: The Legacy of Slum Village
Released: September 28, 2018
Type: Movie
Fantastic tells the story of how three young men from the east side of Detroit formed one of the most underrated groups in hip hop history. From hustle to success through tragedy and breakups, the legacy of Slum Village lives on.
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The Unseen: Detroit Beat Tape
Title: The Unseen: Detroit Beat Tape
Released: February 1, 2017
Type: Movie
"The Unseen (A Detroit Beat Tape) explores the soul and roots of Detroit Hip-Hop production, mirroring the sketchpad-style format of a beat tape. Loosely acting as a prequel to the LA-based All Ears documentary, The Unseen provides rare insights into a scene that has remained distant from the public eye, while giving birth to some of the culture's richest and most influential sounds. The film [provides a] glimpse [into] the hidden and elusive characteristics inherent in a city often depicted in a one-dimensional light." - Gus Sutherland
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Title: Hip Hop Evolution
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 5, 2016
Type: TV
Hip-Hop today is a global culture that has changed music, dance, fashion, language —and even politics. But where did this worldwide cultural movement begin? We trace hip-hop back to its humble beginnings, when the kids of the Bronx crammed into house parties, rec rooms, and public parks to hear music like they’d never heard it before.
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Stones Throw 101
Title: Stones Throw 101
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
Compilation video disc from Stones Throw Records.