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RIP J Dilla: The 10 Best Ways to Celebrate His Legacy

Written by Tyler Hakes. Published: Wednesday, February 10, 2010.

As many of you undoubtedly know, today, February 10, marks the 4-year anniversary since the passing of revered producer J Dilla.

An incredible number of DJs, producers and MCs have stood together year after year to remember the legacy of one of the most missed beatsmiths in all of hip-hop. His legacy goes without saying; it’s monumental. Not only in his body of work, but in the lasting influence and personal style that Jay Dee has created for himself, he will not be overlooked.

As a tribute, here are the 10 best ways to experience the legacy of J Dilla. Enjoy:

10. DILLmatic (Nas & J Dilla)

A dream for many who revere Nas as one of the best lyricists of all time. The combination of J Dilla and Nas is something that Unfortunately, as all of the verses are lifted from previous songs, the feeling of Nas slaying an original track falls flat. It’s still a nice tribute, it’s just not quite as exciting as it may seem on the surface.

Download: DILLmatic (Nas & J Dilla)

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