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    The Legacy of J Dilla

    71'

    2023-04-07

    8

    Documentary,Music,TV Movie

    Overview:

    In his short lifetime, J Dilla was a musician, producer and visionary who profoundly influenced rap and hip-hop. Given how prolific he was in his 32 years, why didn't his accolades come sooner?

    DirectingEsther DereWritingNosarieme Garrick

    Cast

    1

    Self (archive footage)

    J Dilla

    1

    Self (archive audio)

    Mats Nileskär

    1

    Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend

    Frank Nitt

    1

    Self - Sister

    Martha Yancey

    1

    Self - Brother (as John Yancey)

    Illa J

    1

    Self - Mother

    Maureen Yancey

    1

    Self - Producer; Friend

    DJ Jazzy Jeff

    1

    Self (archive footage)

    Amp Fiddler

    1

    Self (archive footage)

    Q-Tip

    1

    Self - Journalist

    Edwin Houghton

    1

    Self (archive footage)

    Ali Shaheed Muhammad

    1

    Self - Rapper; Collaborator

    Phat Kat

    1

    Self - Producer, Slum Village

    Black Milk

    1

    Self - Founder, Delicious Vinyl

    Mike Ross

    1

    Self - Producer, The Ummah

    Raphael Saadiq

    1

    Self - Jazz Musician

    Robert Glasper

    2

    Self (archive footage)

    Busta Rhymes

    1

    Self - Management Team

    Jonathan Dworkin

    1

    Self - Journalist

    Kelley L. Carter

    1

    Self - D.J.; Friend

    House Shoes

    3

    Self - Rapper; Friend

    Common

    1

    Self - Producer; Collaborator

    Karriem Riggins

    1

    Self - Reporter, The New York Times

    Lauren Herstik

    1

    Self (archive footage)

    T3

    1

    Self (archive footage)

    Baatin

    1

    Self (archive footage)

    Questlove

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. The New York Times
      2. Left/Right
    • Vote Count: 1
    • Popularity: 0.6432
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:The Legacy of J Dilla

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