The Legacy of J Dilla
Esther Dere
2023 • 1h 11m
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
J DillaSelf (archive footage)
Mats NileskärSelf (archive audio)
Frank NittSelf - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend
Martha YanceySelf - Sister
Illa JSelf - Brother (as John Yancey)
Maureen YanceySelf - Mother
Amp FiddlerSelf (archive footage)
Edwin HoughtonSelf - Journalist
Phat KatSelf - Rapper; Collaborator
Black MilkSelf - Producer, Slum Village
Mike RossSelf - Founder, Delicious Vinyl
