R.I.P. Dilla 1974 - 2006
Sad sad news…
From Stones Throw confirmed….Jay Dilla, A/K/A Jay Dee (Born James Yancey) Has passed away in California as of 8AM this morning. Dilla had long been battling LUPUS reports say. These are confirmed, it don’t get much realer than this from Oh No’s MySpace:
my man j dilla R.I.P.
today february 10, 2006 is a very very sad day…one of my(our) close homies passed on…j dilla rest in peace my man. my heart goes out to his mom, daughter and his whole family. his music inspired and touched me and a billion other people all around the world. what he represented in hip hop and music was pure originality and style. the soundscapes he made helped me and just about everyone get thru some serious times. dilla believed in me and my nigga when no one else did and thats is real as it gets. im honored he was a part of my album and even had time to fit me in his busy schedule to smoke a blunt. he will definately be missed but not forgotten. dillas legacy will live on forever thru this music he created….rest in peace… one love my nigga. oh no
Replacing the entries I had previously…the best recap comes from Stones Throw
J DILLA
February 7, 1974 - February 10, 2006
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It is with great sorrow that the Family and Friends of J Dilla announces his spiritual transition on the morning of February 10th, 2006 in the loving arms of his mother, Maureen Yancey.
J Dilla had suffered for over three years with an incurable blood disease, and had also been diagnosed with lupus.
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Mrs. Yancey relocated to Los Angeles in order to care for her son J Dilla during his lengthy illness. On behalf of Mrs. Yancey we ask that in lieu of flowers, any heartfelt donations be made payable and sent to a fund which has been established in her name:
Made Payable to Mrs. Maureen Yancey
Donations can be mailed to:
Maureen Yancey
132 N. Sycamore Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Bank Wires can be sent to:
Wells Fargo Bank of Los Angeles, CA
Routing Number: 122000247
Account Number: 6043250676
1-800-869-3557
Please note that donations made to Mrs. Yancey are not considered a charitable deduction. This will be considered a gift of help.
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J Dilla leaves behind a body of work which will be loved and rediscovered for years to come. His most recent album “Donuts” on February 7th, the day of his 32nd birthday. Two other projects, “The Shining” and “Jay Love Japan” are completed. Other production work has been completed for artists Madlib, Busta Rhymes, Ghostface Killah, A.G., Visionaries, Truth Hurts, Phat Kat, MF DOOM, Skillz, and Frank N Dank.
To the entire Stones Throw family, His family, SV, Madlib & Oh Knuckle, and Frank and Dank, Phat kat and Gulilty Simpson, Common, Tribe and everyone else who Dilla blessed I offer my sincerest respects. Shouts to my boy Logikal for breaking the news.
Rest in peace Dilla, you were truly a studio soilder. You will be missed.
More to come.
March 12th, 2006 at 11:56 pm
R.I.P J DILLA, IT IS SAD TO LEARN OF HIS DEPARTURE
MAY HIS LEGACY LIVES ON