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J Dilla Gets His 'Shine' On

Friday June 23, 2006
J Dilla managed to complete 90% of his sopohomore solo LP The Shining before succumbing to lupus-related complications on February 10,2006. With the blessing of Jay Dee's mom Maureen Yancey, his longtime associate Karriem Riggins was on hand to add finishing touches to the much-anticipated The Shining, billed for an August 22nd release date. Guest features include Busta Rhymes, Black Thought, Dwele, D'Angelo and Common. Preview The Shining now, and keep it locked right here for a full review sometime soon.

Album cover © BBE

Comments

June 24, 2006 at 4:00 am
(1) Geedub says:

RIP Dilla

June 26, 2006 at 12:44 am
(2) Joey says:

The Busta intro annoyed me and “e=MC2″ was on some “Electric Circus” isht. The rest of the record is pretty strong if not spectacular. Would you say that’s a fair take?

June 26, 2006 at 1:14 am
(3) Henry says:

Joey,
I’m still waiting on my press copy. But Busta’s intros are generally annoying (cf:Missy’s first album).

June 28, 2006 at 3:27 pm
(4) D-Mode says:

this is going to be a classic

June 29, 2006 at 4:10 am
(5) obifromsouthlondon says:

yay! can’t wait for this joint. after the cash in that was “fantastic vol. I” this is a fitting send-off for the great man.

RIP Dilla

gwan wid ya damn self mr rizoh. great heads up.

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