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The Legacy of J Dilla
Genres
DocumentaryMusicTV Movie
Overview
In his short lifetime, J Dilla was a musician, producer and visionary who profoundly influenced rap and hip-hop. Given how prolific he was in his 32 years, why didn't his accolades come sooner?
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
71 min
Release Date
2023-04-07
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
J Dilla
Self (archive footage)
Mats Nileskär
Self (archive audio)
Frank Nitt
Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend
Martha Yancey
Self - Sister
Illa J
Self - Brother (as John Yancey)
Maureen Yancey
Self - Mother
DJ Jazzy Jeff
Self - Producer; Friend
Amp Fiddler
Self (archive footage)
Q-Tip
Self (archive footage)
Edwin Houghton
Self - Journalist
Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Self (archive footage)
Phat Kat
Self - Rapper; Collaborator
Black Milk
Self - Producer, Slum Village
Mike Ross
Self - Founder, Delicious Vinyl
Raphael Saadiq
Self - Producer, The Ummah
Robert Glasper
Self - Jazz Musician
Busta Rhymes
Self (archive footage)
Jonathan Dworkin
Self - Management Team
Kelley L. Carter
Self - Journalist
House Shoes
Self - D.J.; Friend
Common
Self - Rapper; Friend
Karriem Riggins
Self - Producer; Collaborator
Lauren Herstik
Self - Reporter, The New York Times
T3
Self (archive footage)
Baatin
Self (archive footage)
Questlove
Self (archive footage)
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