The Legacy of J Dilla (2023)

8.0/10 • 71 min • Documentary Music TV Movie

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

DJ Jazzy Jeff

Self - Producer; Friend

Q-Tip

Self (archive footage)

Ali Shaheed Muhammad

Self (archive footage)

Raphael Saadiq

Self - Producer, The Ummah

Robert Glasper

Self - Jazz Musician

Busta Rhymes

Self (archive footage)

Kelley L. Carter

Self - Journalist

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