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The Legacy of J Dilla

0 %|Apr 7, 2023|Documentary, Music, TV Movie

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?

Featured Crew

Esther Dere
Director
Leah Harari
Co-Producer
Lauren Herstik
Producer
Liz Hodes
Supervising Producer
Nosarieme Garrick
Story Developer
John Tashiro
Director of Photography
Geoff O'Brien
Editor
Rachel Abrams
Producer

Cast

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J Dilla
Self (archive footage)
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Mats Nileskär
Self (archive audio)
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Frank Nitt
Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend
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Martha Yancey
Self - Sister
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Illa J
Self - Brother (as John Yancey)
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Maureen Yancey
Self - Mother
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DJ Jazzy Jeff
Self - Producer; Friend
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Amp Fiddler
Self (archive footage)
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Q-Tip
Self (archive footage)
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Edwin Houghton
Self - Journalist
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Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Self (archive footage)
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Phat Kat
Self - Rapper; Collaborator
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Black Milk
Self - Producer, Slum Village
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Mike Ross
Self - Founder, Delicious Vinyl
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Raphael Saadiq
Self - Producer, The Ummah
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Robert Glasper
Self - Jazz Musician
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Busta Rhymes
Self (archive footage)
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Jonathan Dworkin
Self - Management Team
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Kelley Carter
Self - Journalist
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House Shoes
Self - D.J.; Friend
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Common
Self - Rapper; Friend
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Karriem Riggins
Self - Producer; Collaborator
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Lauren Herstik
Self - Reporter, The New York Times
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T3
Self (archive footage)
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Baatin
Self (archive footage)
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Questlove
Self (archive footage)