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The Legacy of J Dilla

2023

1h 11m

Documentary Music TV Movie

Director: Esther Dere

Overview

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?

Cast

20 people

J Dilla

Self (archive footage)

Mats Nileskär

Self (archive audio)

Frank Nitt

Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend

Martha Yancey

Self - Sister

Illa J

Self - Brother (as John Yancey)

Maureen Yancey

Self - Mother

Photo of DJ Jazzy Jeff as Self - Producer; Friend

DJ Jazzy Jeff

Self - Producer; Friend

Amp Fiddler

Self (archive footage)

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