The Legacy of J Dilla

Directed by Esther Dere, Christopher Frierson
R
2023    71mDocumentary, Music,
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?

Where to Watch The Legacy of J Dilla

  • 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
  • DJ Jazzy JeffSelf - Producer; Friend
  • Amp FiddlerSelf (archive footage)
  • Q-TipSelf (archive footage)
  • Edwin HoughtonSelf - Journalist
  • Ali Shaheed MuhammadSelf (archive footage)
  • Phat KatSelf - Rapper; Collaborator
  • Black MilkSelf - Producer, Slum Village
  • Mike RossSelf - Founder, Delicious Vinyl
  • Raphael SaadiqSelf - Producer, The Ummah
  • Robert GlasperSelf - Jazz Musician
  • Busta RhymesSelf (archive footage)
  • Jonathan DworkinSelf - Management Team
  • Kelley L. CarterSelf - Journalist
  • House ShoesSelf - D.J.; Friend

 

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