On Friday February 10th, 2012 Detroit will be the center of a worldwide celebration of the life of James “J Dilla” Yancey. “Dilla Day Detroit”, recognizing the musical legacy of the late J Dilla, considered by many the greatest Hip Hop producer of all time, will be held downtown at The Fillmore Detroit.
Hosted by Academy Award Nominated Actress Taraji P. Henson, “Dilla Day Detroit” will feature performances by Busta Rhymes, Jay Electronica, Phife of A Tribe Called Quest, Phat Kat, Danny Brown, and the Nick Speed Orchestra. The event will be available via simulcast to a worldwide audience.
“Dilla Day Detroit” will be a launch party for the Yancey Media Group, the music company created to promote and distribute the unpublished catalogue of J Dilla, including the new album The Rebirth Of Detroit scheduled for release May 2012. In February exclusive new vinyl and digital download will be available.
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James “J Dilla” Yancey passed from Lupus in 2006 at the age of 32, immediately becoming recognized by the world media as one of the most prolific music creators in the history of hip hop. His work with Janet Jackson, Common, D’Angelo, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Mos Def, A Tribe Called Quest and more helped circulate J Dilla’s music throughout the world.
In 2011, Mrs. Maureen Yancey, mother of J Dilla, formed Yancey Music Group (YMG) after years of struggle to legally secure the rights to her son’s music. With a team of industry professionals, YMG is now set to properly distribute the recordings of the man who is the bridge between Detroit hip hop and the Motown sound. The Rebirth Of Detroit will be the first release from YMG, featuring a number of star guest appearances from many of Detroit music’s finest artists.
“Dilla Day Detroit” will be DJ’ed by J Rocc from the legendary Beat Junkies Crew. The concert will be simulcast via the web, as well as a number of J Dilla birthday events from Sao Paulo, Brazil, London, Tokyo and Melbourne, Australia, among others.
Also supported by the event will be the J Dilla Foundation, a non-profit organization for the funding of music education programs for children within the city of Detroit. The J Dilla Foundation offers grants, scholarships, instrument placements and partnerships with high schools and community music programs.
Tickets for Dilla Day Detroit will be available through Ticketmaster and LiveNation.com, and will cost $25, on sale January 16. Get TICKETS HERE
PROPS Common Breath Media
