Bilal reflects on J Dilla’s unparalleled genius: KCRW interview

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Bilal: KCRW Live From HQ (Full Performance)

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French jazz-funk legends Cortex playing oft-sampled 'Troupeau Bleu' on North American summer tour

The French group -- who have been sampled by MF DOOM, Madlib, J Dilla, Tyler, Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross -- will play their classic debut album on tour...

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The 20 Best Q-Tip Beats

​As an MC/Producer, Q-Tip ranks among a rare class of individuals whose work in both disciplines has had a profound impact on rap music. These are the 20 best beats he’s made.

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A Bunch of J Dilla Beats Are Getting an Official Release… On Stem Player

The estate of J Dilla is bringing the late producer’s rare and previously-released music to the Stem Player for a monthly subscription.

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De La Soul & The Roots Salute Trugoy The Dove Live on ‘The Tonight Show’

Posdnous and Maseo line up with The Roots to perform a De La Soul classic live on late-night. De La Soul and The Roots put one up for the late David Jolicoeur on The Tonight Show last night. Against a monochromatic backdrop and with the band at their back, Posdnous and Maseo turned an NBC

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Common Couldn’t Be More Grateful for Bobby Caldwell

J Dilla built the rapper's hit single, "The Light," around a segment of the Bobby Caldwell classic, "Open Your Eyes."

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Bobby Caldwell, The “Cool Uncle” of Blue-Eyed Soul, Dead at 71

The estate of Bobby Caldwell confirmed the singer's death Wednesday morning following years of severe illness.

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Alain Goraguer, Underground Rap’s Source Code, Dead at 91

French jazz musician, Alain Goraguer, who composed the soundtrack for 1973 animated film, 'Fantastic Planet,' has died at 91.

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De La Soul on How J Dilla Invented The Modern Beat Tape

De La Soul reflect on their relationship with J Dilla and why the late producer's tapes were treated as the holy grail amongst his peers and contemporaries.

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