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YANCEY TAUGHT ME: Examining The Life, Legacy, & Genius Of J Dilla [B.Getz on L4LM]

February 10, 2021February 13, 2021 B.Getz a tribe called quest, common, de la soul, dilla, donuts, Erykah Badu, hip hop, hip-hop producer, j dilla, jay dee, mos def, MPC, q-tip, Questlove, rap, slum village, soulquarians, the pharcyde, the roots, the soulquarians

When discussing the life and times of the late J Dilla, it’s difficult to avoid dipping into hagiography. But the producer born James Dewett Yancey was truly a king among men.

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MY REDEEMER: A Love Letter to D’Angelo for 20 Years of Voodoo

January 24, 2020March 2, 2021 B.Getz ahmir thompson, charlie hunter, d'angelo, dilla, electric lady studio, j dilla, method man, pino palladino, q-tip, Questlove, raphael saddiq, redman, roy hargrove, russ elevado, soulquarians, soutronics, voodoo

originally published Jan. 25, 2020 “Voodoo is an ancient African tradition. We use “voodoo” in the drums, or whatever, the

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Questlove Will Co-Curate a Hip-Hop 50 Performance During the 2023 Grammys

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In partnership with Mass Appeal, Questlove will co-curate the Hip-Hop 50 tribute during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night. Questlove is bringing Hip-Hop 50 to the 65th Annual Grammy Awards...
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