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Dilla Time
The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm
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In 'Dilla Time', Dan Charnas delves into the life and afterlife of J Dilla, a groundbreaking hip-hop producer.
The book chronicles Dilla's journey from his early days to his rise as a pivotal figure in hip-hop, and his enduring influence on the music industry even after his death.
Charnas examines Dilla's innovative production techniques and his impact on artists and producers who followed in his footsteps.
The book chronicles Dilla's journey from his early days to his rise as a pivotal figure in hip-hop, and his enduring influence on the music industry even after his death.
Charnas examines Dilla's innovative production techniques and his impact on artists and producers who followed in his footsteps.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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to cite descriptive language about J Dilla's rhythmic approach.

Rob Harvilla

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D’Angelo—“Untitled (How Does It Feel)”
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, who describes it as a must-read for understanding J Dilla's unique time feel.


Ethan Hein

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It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing
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as Dilla's biography, written by Dan Charnas.


Ethan Hein

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The name of this tune is The Funky Drummer
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, noting that the writing Dan Charnas does about Dilla and D'Angelo specifically is very educational.

Joseph Patel

Remembering D’Angelo, A Classicist Who Moved Us Forward
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as the author of an excellent book about Jay Dilla.

Richard Russell

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Mentioned by the episode description as a comparable book for fans of music cultural histories.

Austin McCoy, "Living in a D.A.I.S.Y. Age: The Music, Culture, and World De La Soul Made" (Atria/One Signal, 2026)
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as one of the best music books of the year, offering a deep dive into J Dilla's life and musical practices.

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The Pharcyde's "Runnin'"
Mentioned in the episode description as a related work for fans of culturally connected music histories.

Austin McCoy, "Living in a D.A.I.S.Y. Age: The Music, Culture, and World De La Soul Made" (Atria/One Signal, 2026)
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as a must-read for learning about Jay Dilla, the history of Detroit, hip hop, and the music business.


Ethan Hein

Four songs by D'Angelo




