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Legendary Detroit producer and beat maker J Dilla (James Yancey) would have been 50 years old on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.
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The Metro: Legendary hip-hop producer J Dilla’s music still beating in Detroit

Lauren Myers, Tia Graham, Cary Junior II, The Metro April 16, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Detroit’s musical legacy has left an undeniable mark on the industry....

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Legendary Detroit producer and beat maker J Dilla (James Yancey) would have been 50 years old on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.
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50 years of J Dilla: A conversation with ‘Ma Dukes’ on keeping her son’s legacy alive

Jenny Sherman, Nick Austin February 7, 2024

Detroiters and hip-hop fans everywhere are celebrating what would have been J Dilla's 50th birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024....

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Detroit rapper and producer Black Milk released his eighth studio album, "Everybody Good?" over the summer.
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  • Soul Saturday

Soul Saturday: Black Milk on his musical roots, inspiration behind latest album

Nick Austin, Jenny Sherman January 3, 2024

2023 was a momentous year for local rapper and producer Black Milk, marking the release of his eighth studio album,...

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Collage of Big Sean, Danny Brown, Eminem, Tee Grizzley and Skilla Baby.
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  • CultureShift

CultureShift: Who is the best rapper to come out of Detroit?

CultureShift August 24, 2023

Axios Detroit recently released a poll asking people who they think is the greatest rapper from Detroit. Big Sean and...

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New Soul Sunday’s Playlist for April 12, 2015

Nick Austin April 12, 2015

On today's edition of New Soul Sunday we check out music from Prince protégés including new cuts from Judith Hill,...

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