J. Dilla

So... I am not gonna lie. For selfish ass reasons, yes, I am very upset that he is not here anymore. I have never met him, I don't think. I do remember a Slum Village performance at Columbia College Chicago, I attended. And yes... I did jump up on stage, at one one point, to dance like an embarrasing drunk mom! LOL. One of my favorite college memories. I talked to Baatin. R.I.P. And I still think back to that experience and wonder if HE was there because of course, I didn't know who he was until after his death in 2006. Then I found out he produced on some of the sick, soulfull, bassfull, Detroit classics!!! Not only that... but did you all know that he did Janet Jackson's "Got till it's gone?" Crazy... and we all know we were in love with a Tribe Called Quest's "find my way." Can you say Classic??!!! I am so hurt after the fact, at his death. I had no idea you guys. I am still currently in my J. Dilla learning experience and my anger has progressively gotten worse because I have never in my life heard music, so beautiful, spiritual, and not to be cliche, but... so hip hop. It's cord striking. So raw and trashy. YOU know...the beginning, like before you were born, how things were always suppose to be. Like... dare I say it, the true essence of who we are as black people. James Dewitt Yancey... I don't know you in the tangible world, but I do know you spiritually. Thank you for sharing yourself with all of us. Love, Chris.