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February 7th is super producer J.Dilla’s Birthday (would have been 37 years young)  Watch his New Documentary Still Shining after the jump.

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Created in 2006, this remembrance piece is created as a tribute to the memory and legacy of James “J.Dilla” Yancey. This is a piece designed for his fans and supporters who knew of his accomplishments before February 2006 and those that have grown to appreciate his genius. Here, we gain a greater insight and understanding about our musical icon

J.Dilla is Still Shining.

(2:55) – Work Ethic Starts In The Basement
(7:35) – What To Listen For in A Dilla Beat
(9:10) – J.Dilla’s Range As A Producer. The King of Reinvention
(12:16) – Going Beyond His Influences
(14:39) – The Dilla Approach To Production
(20:21) – Jay The Producer vs Jay The MC
(26:08) – The Personal Side of J.Dilla
(29:04) – A Soldier Unstoppable!
(32:05) – Venturing Out. (as explained by Phat Kat)
(33:59) – Heading Home… Job Well Done.
(34:48) – We Salute You.

 

Directed by Brian “B. Kyle” Atkin’s of Gifted Films, here is the trailer for J. Dilla: Still Shining. The documentary will feature unseen photos and footage from the legendary beat maker. It will premiere over at thedillaproject on February 7.

R.I.P. Jay Dee.