"Celebration of Jay" by DJ Mitsu The Beats [Tracks]

Dope and yet beautiful 20 instrumental hip hop beats by DJ Mitsu The Beats, dedicated to the one and only great Jay Dee aka J Dilla.

It's not a free album, though, FULL STREAMING is available at Bandcamp page and the embedded player below (and, of course, you can purchase at US$9 or more if you want).

"Smell The Da.I.S.Y. (Da Inner Soul of Yancy)" by De La Soul [Tracks]

Yes, 'De La Soul x J Dilla' mixtape is finally released, entitled "Smell The Da.I.S.Y. (Da Inner Soul of Yancy)".

Featuring 11 tracks of classic De La Soul lyrics over vintage J Dilla productions plus the J Dilla documentary movie file, an audio letter and wallpapers.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD from BitTorrent Bundle (and also download from De La Soul official website).

* SoundCloud players for STREAMING are added as below on 28 Mar.

"Dilla Mix 2014" for Backspin Sirius Radio by Pete Rock [Mix]

The J Dilla tribute mix on BackSpin Sirius mixed by another legendary hip hop prudocer, Pete Rock aka Soul Brother #1.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD from Pete Rock website and the embedded player below.


James Dewitt Yancey aka Jay Dee / J Dilla (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006) - Rest in peace.

"MDWWR #81 The King James Version Vol. 2: The New Testament" by House Shoes [Mix]

Following to the previous entry, House Shoes released the second volume of "The King James Version", featuring tracks sampled by J Dilla, released as MDWWR (Mad Decent Worldwide Radio) #81.

Available for STREAMING at the Sound Cloud page and the embedded player below. Also available for FREE DOWNLOAD from MDWWR podcast archive on iTunes (when it's uploaded).

James Dewitt Yancey aka Jay Dee / J Dilla (February 7, 1974–February 10, 2006) - Rest in peace.

"A box of Donuts" by SKOR72 [Mix]

As you see, another J Dilla tribute mix, which is mixed by SKOR72 and presented by LRG. Featuring the beats and rhymes by the legendary artist.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD from the LRG website and the embedded player below.


James Dewitt Yancey aka Jay Dee / J Dilla (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006) - Rest in peace.

Yancey Boys "Sunset Blvd. (Beats by J Dilla)" Mixtape by DJ Rhettmatic [Mix]

DJ Rhettmatic's one-hour mix of the tracks by Yancey Boys aka Illa J and Frank Nitt, mainly from last year's highly-acclaimed "Sunset Blvd." album, featuring the beats by Illa J's brother, Jay Dee aka J Dilla.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD from the SoundCloud page and the embedded player below.


James Dewitt Yancey aka Jay Dee / J Dilla (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006) - Rest in peace.

"House Shoes presents The King James Version" [Mix]

It's J DILLA day today so, although it was released a few months ago, it's good enough to check out this 75-minutes mix by House Shoes featuring tracks sampled by the legendary, one and only artist / producer.

Available for STREAMING from the SoundCloud page (alongside FREE DOWNLOAD link) and the embedded player below.

James Dewitt Yancey aka Jay Dee / J Dilla (February 7, 1974–February 10, 2006) - Rest in peace.

"The Dillaquarium Mixtape" by DARRYL REEVES [Tracks]

One more post as to celebrate J DILLA month 2013, featuring 7 mellow dedications to the great man from Detroit by DARRYL REEVES and his quartet.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the SoundCloud page / the embedded player below.

"Sketchbook Radio: Fan-Tas-Tic February Vol. 1 - All DILLA Set" by KUTMAH [Mix]

Another post as to celebrate J DILLA month 2013, which is one-hour mix KUTMAH did for Sketchbook Radio on NTS Radio.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the SoundCloud page and embedded player below.

"Dedication To The Fair Sex (FUNKY DL's Tribute to J DILLA)" [Mix]

Following the previous entry, "FUNKY DL's Remix Deluxe", FUNKY DL has released his tribute to the legendary J DILLA, putting his rhymes on the beats by J DILLA mixed by DJ 279.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the bandcamp page and the embedded player below.

"WhutUpDoe Mix Vol. 2 - J DILLA Tribute Mix" by RHETTMATIC [Mix]

DJ RHETTMATIC's brand new tribute mix to the great J DILLA, which was uploaded on Valentine's Day.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the mixcrate page.

"Thank You JAY DEE Act 1-4" by J. ROCC [Mix]

J. ROCC's tribute mixes to JAY DEE aka J DILLA. The first volume was released as Stones Throw podcast in 2006 and the following three volumes were released in the following three years.
 

These are still available for FREE DOWNLOAD at the Stones Throw website (Act 1 / Act 2 / Act 3 / Act 4) with any purchase at the Stones Throw Online Store.

"QUESTLOVE Speaks on Why J DILLA was the G.O.A.T. + 1-Hour Tribute Mix" [Mix]

To celebrate the legendary J DILLA's birthday, QUESTLOVE from THE ROOTS appeared on MR. CEE's "Old School at Noon" on Hot 97 and played 1-hour tribute mix.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the Okayplayer website and the embedded player below.

Full interview text is also available at the XXL website.

"DJ SOUL x Okayplayer: Assorted Donuts (A Tribute To J DILLA)" [Mix]

DJ SOUL's tribute mix to the legendary J DILLA.

It was originally recorded in 2007 and presented by Okayplayer, though, it still sounds fresh.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the SoundCloud page and the embedded player below.

"JAMES YANCEY Productions" mixed by DJ HAYLOW [Mix]

Following to the previous entry, "BENJI B: Deviation J DILLA Tribute Mix" / "GE-OLOGY + J DILLA Rarities Mix", here's another J DILLA mix by DJ HAYLOW in 2005 which shows the great productions of the legendary Detroit boy.

Available for FREE DOWNLOAD at the Roy Ayer Project website.

"BENJI B: Deviation J DILLA Tribute Mix" / "GE-OLOGY + J DILLA Rarities Mix" [Mix]

To celebrate the birthday of the great works and memories of J DILLA, here are two mixes dedicated to the great works.

One is by BENJI B in 2006 and another one is by GE-OLOGY in 2008 originally done for BENJI B's 1xtra Deviation on BBC. Available for FREE DOWNLOAD at the Potholes In My Blog website.

"Dice, Dilla, Pregunta" by DICE RAW [Tracks]

Following to the previously posted "Dilla Joints" by THE ROOTS, here's one more 'not new but nice' stuff.

This one is the mixtape on which the longtime ROOTS crew member, DICE RAW, rock over the beats from "Dilla Joints".

Available for FREE DOWNLOAD at the Okayplayer website.

BBC Radio 1Xtra's Stories "Gone Too Soon: J DILLA" [Radio]

BBC Radio has aired the tribute programme to the legendary J DILLA, as a part of "Gone Too Soon" series, on Oct 30 in 1Xtra.

Featuring the interviews with PLUG 2 from DE LA SOUL, MOS DEF, QUESTLOVE from THE ROOTS, COMMON, ERYKAH BADU, SLUM VILLAGE members T3 and WAJEED, his brother ILLA J, his incredible mum, MA DUKES etc.

The programme is available for STREAMING (for the limited period?) at the website.

"Dilla Joints" by THE ROOTS [Tracks]

Following to the previous post, "J. PERIOD, JOHN LEGEND & THE ROOTS Wake Up! Radio", here's another 'not new but nice' kinda stuff.

The legendary ROOTS crew paid respect to the late and great J DILLA, offering their renditions of the producer’s greatest hits. As you can guess, it's so funky.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the SoundCloud page and the embedded player below.

"Copycat (a Dilla Tribute)" by VLOOPER [Tracks]

Following to J DILLA’s “Donuts” performed live by STRAY PHRASES, I've found another J DILLA-inspired dope sh*t in bandcamp. This one is produced by VLOOPER, a hip hop producer from Quebec, Canada. I don't know much about the artist, though, the beats tell enough. So dope.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD (e-mail address required) from bandcamp page.