J Dilla was one of the better producers in rap. 'Better'? - yes, for judging quality is a tangible thing, not an exercise in mysticism or logorrhea. But in lig... Read More...
In the two years since his untimely passing there's been a concerted effort to unearth, print and release every previously obscure gem from the late great James... Read More...
The date: 10th February 2008.
The venue: Cargo, London.
The event: An unforgettable evening in tribute to the late great J Dilla.
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Before I get to my top 10, I have to say that I'm very hopeful about the state of music going into 2008. There were some great releases this year, and the combi... Read More...
Jaylib was like a fantasy-league sports team. The pairing of two unlikely collaborators was certainly something that, in retrospect, still sounds like a dream.... Read More...
Telling the James Yancey story again would first require me to find the nearest brick wall and bash my head into it until I forgot I had told it in the first p... Read More...