This track opens "Donuts" and already introduces the major thematic concern of the record: Dilla himself. "Donuts" is a highly autobiographical work, and a meditation on life itself as Dilla was gravely ill during its production. The track is notably the same as the end of “Welcome to the Show,” hence its title of “Donuts (Outro).” By making the first song the outro and the last song an introduction, Dilla shapes the album into a loop, a “donut” of sorts, without beginning or end. Irish author James Joyce made a similar move in "Finnegans Wake", opening… read more
This track opens "Donuts" and already introduces the major thematic concern of the record: Dilla himself. "Donuts" is a highly au… read more
This track opens "Donuts" and already introduces the major thematic concern of the record: Dilla himself. "Donuts" is a highly autobiographical work, and a meditation… read more
J Dilla was born James Dewitt Yancey on February 7, 1974 in Detroit, Michigan, to Maureen and Beverly Yancey. From the onset, music was intrinsic to Jay's life. His mother Maureen was an accomplished singer and lover of classical music and opera. His father Beverly was a gifted vocalist and bass player fond of vocal harmonies and jazz, who played professionally for 25 years before taking a job at Ford. A two-year-old Jay would gurgle along in perfect pitch to the sound of his father practicing on his upright bass until it lulled him to sleep. Especially aware of the dangers tha… read more
J Dilla was born James Dewitt Yancey on February 7, 1974 in Detroit, Michigan, to Maureen and Beverly Yancey. From the onset, music was intrinsic to Jay's life. His mother Maureen was … read more
J Dilla was born James Dewitt Yancey on February 7, 1974 in Detroit, Michigan, to Maureen and Beverly Yancey. From the onset, music was intrinsic to Jay's life. His mother Maureen was an accomplished singer and lover of classical … read more