J Dilla
James Dewitt Yancey, better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an American record producer, drummer, rapper and songwriter. He emerged in the mid-1990s underground hip-hop scene in Detroit, Michigan, as a member of the group Slum Village.
The Legacy of J Dilla
as Self (archive footage)In his short lifetime, J Dilla was a musician, producer and visionary who profoundly influenced...
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The Choice Is Yours
as Self (archive footage)The story of rapper and artist Andres “Dres” Vargas-Titus, part of the legendary 90’s hip hop...
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The Unseen: Detroit Beat Tape
as uncredited"The Unseen (A Detroit Beat Tape) explores the soul and roots of Detroit Hip-Hop production,...
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Stones Throw 101
as uncreditedCompilation video disc from Stones Throw Records.
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Fantastic: The Legacy of Slum Village
as uncreditedFantastic tells the story of how three young men from the east side of Detroit formed one of the...
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The New York Times Presents
as Self (archive footage)A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The...
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Hip Hop Evolution
as Self (archive footage)Hip-Hop today is a global culture that has changed music, dance, fashion, language —and even...
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