J Dilla
Detroit producer whose MPC drum programming and organic sampling created a new template for hip-hop beatmaking — Donuts is universally regarded as the greatest solo producer album in hip-hop history.
The Cultural Record
Discography
Detroit producer whose MPC drum programming and organic sampling created a new template for hip-hop beatmaking — Donuts is universally regarded as the greatest solo producer album in hip-hop history
Awards & Recognition
No Grammy data on record.
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collaboration with De La Soul
A Tribe Called Quest
Common
died 3 days after Donuts release
most influential hip-hop producer
Rank History
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