We’ve all been waiting for quite some time, but it’s finally here. Brian Atkins’ film J.Dilla: Still Shining, which was created at the time of J Dilla’s funeral service and completed in 2006, is now available for public viewing.
Featured Artists: Karriem Riggins, Pete Rock, Common, House Shoes, Dwele, ?uestlove, Moni Love, and more.
He had the joint done before the MP was even turned on. — House Shoes
Chapter listing after the break!
(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.
12 comments
Archived · closedBoChosen ·
Thanks for the blessing. I personally have never met Dilla, but somehow I felt his music always spoke to me like the vibes of my ancestors and loved ones. When I learned of his passing, I balled uncontrollably like I lost someone near and dear. Selfishly, I was consumed with the idea that I'll never hear his genius again. And as I struggled to cope with my immediate emotions, I then realized that Donuts was his parting blessing to the world he touched. This of course hit me like a ton a bricks. Even now, I still have a tough time listening to Donuts. R.I.P my man Dilla, an absolute GENIUS. You were one of a kind...
L Speaks ·
Well Said!
Tyrone biggums ·
Well said man...great watch to I liked it!
Cai ·
Rest in Power James Yancy!
Koomaa ·
I like all things dilla ... but not this . I understand the praise of everybody in the doc but not like every 3 seconds. We all know he is good and one of the best but i cant watch 40 minutes of dilla praising
Curt McGirt ·
@ Koomaa
Soooooo what did you really expect? I thought this was done in good taste. Keep in mind this film was released for free. Yeah, I would've liked it to be more of a "documentary" in the sense of the film having more detail regarding his upbringing,influences, career paths etc, but I know for sure there will be something in that lane coming soon.
For now; all fans of Dilla's work can keep it lit for one of the G.O.A.T's.
The ESS ·
Dude what did you expect. But then What Did I expect. I mean, There's ALWAYS gonna be one negative ass, dumb Mutha-UKNOWWHAT-ka to come to a comments section who doesn't know what time it is. right? RIIIIIIIGHT.
The ESS ·
Money Thought he was gonna learn how to make beats. LOL.
TTurbo ·
<3 JD forever in my heart <3
CB010 ·
truly truly truly inspiring..
i dont care about the praising.. his people knew what they knew..
i feel what i feel when i listen to his music..
forever james yancey!
the best!
Dj-BlackJack ·
Men... This isht just made me cry... I miss you Dee!!
Millz ·
any download links??? please :D dilla 4 ever