Self (archive footage)
J Dilla
Self (archive footage)
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?
Trailer
The New York Times Presents: The Legacy of J Dilla | S2E5 Sneak Peek: The Life of a Visionary | FX Official
Cast
Self (archive audio)
Mats Nileskär
Self (archive audio)
Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend
Frank Nitt
Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend
Self - Sister
Martha Yancey
Self - Sister
Self - Brother (as John Yancey)
Illa J
Self - Brother (as John Yancey)
Self - Mother
Maureen Yancey
Self - Mother
Self - Producer; Friend
DJ Jazzy Jeff
Self - Producer; Friend
Self (archive footage)
Amp Fiddler
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Q-Tip
Self (archive footage)
Self - Journalist
Edwin Houghton
Self - Journalist
Self (archive footage)
Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Self (archive footage)
Self - Rapper; Collaborator
Phat Kat
Self - Rapper; Collaborator
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