He said that “Dilla feel” has been used in jazz, pop, R&B, and hip-hop. He said the book focuses on Detroit as well, because Dilla re-made rhythm, but Detroit made Dilla.Ĭharnas said while not being popular during his lifetime, Dilla created an entirely new rhythmic feel that people have been using for the last 20 years. He said in 1999 when he had the chance to work with Dilla in Detroit and the city became a second home to Charnas. Having been described as biography, musicology, and cultural history, Charnas said the book is not just about Dilla. A new book is being released today called “Dilla Time: The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm”Īuthor Dan Charnas joined “Live In The D” co-host Tati Amare to discuss the new book, and the legacy of J Dilla. Grammy nominated J Dilla began as member of the group “Slum village” and became an iconic producer. When you think of hip-hop roots in Detroit, there is one producer that is considered the cornerstone of the culture.
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