Dilla Time

1. Musicology’s recognition of J Dilla’s particular role in both the surge of and interest in microrhythms in popular music would take even more time. During the writing of this book, two papers emerged: a 2017 study by Daniel Akira Stadnicki of J Dilla’s effect on traditional drummers in the Journal of Popular Music Education, and a dissertation by doctoral student Sean Peterson at the University of Oregon in 2018 on the Soulquarians that recognized some of the theoretical implications and mechanics of J Dilla’s work.

16. Fragments

1. These underground salt mines would be the subject of a play, “Salt City,” written by James’s old friend jessica Care moore and produced down the street from the DIA, at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, in 2019.

2. As of publication, the James Dewitt Yancey Foundation remains in good standing with the IRS as a tax- exempt nonprofit.

3. James Yancey’s tax debt was paid by 2017 and money began to flow to the heirs of the estate thereafter.

4. Maureen Yancey states that she was upset when she heard that Waajeed had provided video and photos to a Dilla-related project that she had not approved.

Selected Discography

1. All tracks produced by J Dilla except “The Clapper,” produced by Karriem Riggins; coproduced by J Dilla.

2. Tracks produced by J Dilla: “L.A. to Detroit,” “Nowadays,” “The Red,” “Raw Shit,” “The Heist,” “React,” “Strip Club,” “The Exclusive,” “Starz.”

3. J Dilla is the vocalist and featured artist; all tracks composed by other producers.

4. “Intro” and “Waltz of a Ghetto Fly” are the same beat as “Things U Do” by Q-Tip; “I Believe in You” is the same beat as “Raw Shit” by Jaylib.

5. “Beauty Jackson” is the same beat as “Hi” by J Dilla; “Whip You with a Strap” is the same beat as “One for Ghost” by J Dilla.

6. “Can’t Stop This” is the same beat as “Time: The Donut of the Heart” by J Dilla.

7. “Lightworks” is the same beat as “Lightworks” by J Dilla.

8. “10 Bricks” is the same beat as “The Red” by Jaylib.

 

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Selected Interviews with J Dilla

These are the important conversations with J Dilla conducted by journalists over the years, ordered by date.

Mao, Jefferson “Chairman.” “Jay Dee: Electric Relaxation.” Vibe, June/July 1996.

Patel, Joseph. Transcript of interview with Slum Village, conducted at A&M Records, Los Angeles. Unpublished. December 2, 1998.

Westwood, Tim. “Jay Dee aka J Dilla Interview.” BBC Radio 1, February 2001. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woT27L1ra78.

Allen, Ross. “J Dilla in Conversation w/ Ross Allen.” NTS, February 9, 2001. https://www.nts.live/shows/ross-allen/episodes/ross-allen-j-dilla-9th-february-2017.

Peterson, Gilles. “J Dilla Interview on Gilles Peterson Worldwide BBC Radio 2001.” BBC, February 15, 2001. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_1M0vM8d5c.

“McNasty Boy.” NME, February 22, 2001. https://www.nme.com/news/music/jay-dee-1392144.

Haleem, Aadel. Interview of J Dilla at Roxy Blu in Toronto. RhymeRevolution.com, September 27, 2002. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VLyTeEnD7U.

Alapatt, Eothen “Egon.” Transcript of interview with J Dilla. Unpublished. July 2001.

Nileskär, Mats. “J Dilla Interview.” 40 Years with P3 Soul. Sveriges Radio, January 2003. https://sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/101147?programid=2680.

Sens, Frank “Y’skid.” “Whatsup with Dilla (2003)” [Interview with J Dilla]. January 17, 2003. https://soundcloud.com/user4758833/whatsup-with-dilla-2003.

Hogan, Don. “Do the Math.” Rime, May 1, 2003. https://www.stonesthrow.com/news/do-the-math/.

Turenne, Martin. “High Fidelity.” Urb, March 2004. https://www.stonesthrow.com/news/high-fidelity/.

Samuel, Anslem. “Mighty Healthy.” XXL, June 2005. https://www.stonesthrow.com/news/mighty-healthy/.

Peterson, Gilles. “Tribute to J Dilla.” BBC Radio 1, February 2006. http://hiphophypedog.blogspot.com/2010/02/gilles-peterson-dilla-tribute-2006.html.

Blanco, Alvin. “J Dilla: Still Lives Through.” Scratch, May/June 2006.

Samuel, Anslem. “J Dilla, The Lost Interview [circa 2004].” XXL, February 10, 2010. https://www.xxlmag.com/j-dilla-the-lost-interview-circa-2004/.

Court Documents

These documents were filed in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County, with regard to the estate of James Dewitt Yancey, deceased. Case #BP100879, ordered by date.

Yancey, James D. “California Statutory Will of James Dewitt Yancey.” Signed and witnessed September 8, 2005, in Los Angeles, California. Filed October 2, 2006.

Erk, Arty, et al. “Petition for Will and Letters Testamentary and Authorization to Administer Under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.” Filed October 2, 2006.

Erk, Arty, et al. “Affidavit Regarding Execution of California Statutory Will.” Filed October 10, 2006.

Erk, Arty, et al. “Petition for Letters of Special Administration.” Filed October 10, 2006.

Erk, Arty, et al. “Duties and Liabilities of Personal Representative and Acknowledgment of Receipt.” Filed November 30, 2006.

Erk, Arty, et al. “Letters Testamentary.” Filed November 30, 2006.