The Legacy of J Dilla

Name: The Legacy of J Dilla
Genre: Documentary, Music, TV Movie
Released: 2023
Rating: 8.0

2023· 1h 11m

DocumentaryMusicTV Movie

Directed by Esther Dere, Christopher Frierson

8.0/ 10

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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

J Dilla

Self (archive footage)

Mats Nileskär

Self (archive audio)

Frank Nitt

Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend

Martha Yancey

Self - Sister

Illa J

Self - Brother (as John Yancey)

Maureen Yancey

Self - Mother

Other films by Esther Dere

Weight of the World

2024

The New York Times Presents

2020

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