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?
- Status
- Released
- Production
- The New York Times, Left/Right
Keywords
- hip-hop
- musician
- detroit, michigan
- death of a musician
- music producer
Links
Top Cast
J Dilla as Self (archive footage)
Mats Nileskär as Self (archive audio)
Frank Nitt as Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend
Martha Yancey as Self - Sister
Illa J as Self - Brother (as John Yancey)
Maureen Yancey as Self - Mother
DJ Jazzy Jeff as Self - Producer; Friend
Amp Fiddler as Self (archive footage)
Top Crew
Esther Dere · Director
Christopher Frierson · Director
John Tashiro · Cinematographer
Geoff O'Brien · Editor
Lauren Herstik · Producer
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