J Dilla – Filth [Stream]

Jay Dee a.k.a. J Dilla is widely regarded as one of the greatest producers in hip hop history. ‘The King of Beats’ Ma Dukes Yancey Collector’s Edition is manufactured in the image and likeness of the exact SP-1200 which produced Jay Dee’s signature sound. The box casing is hand crafted from custom wood with chrome hinges. (Dimensions: 46 cm. x 38.5 cm. x 20 cm. (Approx. 7 7/8 in. x 18 7/64 in. x 15 5/32 in.) Weight: 4 kg. (Approx. 10lbs.)) Available for the first time, ‘The King of Beats’ Box Set feature’s (40) tracks from Jay Dee’s groundbreaking ‘Batches’ on vinyl. The E-Mu Systems SP-1200 drum machine and sampler was the first electronic instrument Jay Dee worked with while crafting the incomparable styles and sounds which defined the early stages of his legendary production. The SP-1200 was his primary tool of choice at the inception of his career. During this period, he created classics for early Slum Village, The Pharcyde, A Tribe Called Quest, Busta Rhymes, among many others. After careful study and curation this one of a kind collection compiles the well-deserved documentation of Jay Dee’s early musical masterpieces. Ma Dukes assembled a team of industry family who spent nine months working daily to bring this project to J Dilla fans everywhere. Included inside of ‘The King of Beats’ Box Set Ma Dukes Collector’s Edition: – (4) 10 inch Vinyl Records featuring music from Jay Dee’s ‘Batches’ – (1) Special Edition Cassette containing (4) unreleased tracks.

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Lil Boosie Talks Life After Prison, Album Features & Chris Brown [Video]

Lil Boosie hit the ground running following his release from prison in early March. The Baton Rouge rapper, who was serving a 52-month sentence for a drug conviction and probation violation, has already appeared on remixes for K Camp and T-Pain and released several records of his own including his latest single “Heart of a Lion.” Rap-Up TV caught up with the Badazz himself during his trip to L.A. this week, where he reflected on the past few months since his homecoming. “I’m out here and I’m just getting blessed in so many ways,” said Boosie. “It’s just been a big learning experience for me. A lot of fun, a lot of business also.”

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