from stonesthrow:
J DILLA
February 7 1974 - February 10 2006
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It is with great sorrow that the Family and Friends of J Dilla announces his spiritual transition on the morning of February 10th, 2006 in the loving arms of his mother, Maureen Yancey.
J Dilla had suffered for over three years with an incurable blood disease, and had also been diagnosed with lupus.
A public viewing (closed casket) will take place Monday, February 13, 2006, 430PM-900PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries, 1712 South Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205.
A private funeral will follow.
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Mrs. Yancey relocated to Los Angeles in order to care for her son J Dilla during his lengthy illness. On behalf of Mrs. Yancey we ask that in lieu of flowers, any heartfelt donations be made payable and sent to a fund which has been established in her name:Made Payable to Mrs. Maureen Yancey
Donations can be mailed to:Maureen Yancey132 N. Sycamore AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90036
Bank Wires can be sent to:Wells Fargo Bank of Los Angeles, CARouting Number: 122000247
Account Number: 6043250676 1-800-869-3557
Please note that donations made to Mrs. Yancey are not considered a charitable deduction. This will be considered a gift of help.
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He leaves behind a body of work which will be loved and rediscovered for years to come. His most recent album "Donuts" on February 7th, the day of his 32nd birthday. Two other projects, "The Shining" and "Jay Love Japan" are completed. Other production work has been completed for artists Madlib, Busta Rhymes, Ghostface Killah, A.G., Visionaries, Truth Hurts, Phat Kat, MF DOOM, Skillz, and Frank N Dank.
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reading this really messed with me. lupus and blood disease. 3 years.
then, Feb 7th being the release date for Donuts & his birthday. him passing on Feb 10th.
him performing at that concert from a wheelchair. him working in his hospital bed.
infinite respect for a man who his finishes work before he bounces.
this makes me so sad.
everything has been compounded by the things ive experienced since his passing. what he did with music is...
unexplainable. you have to hear it. jigsawing songs.
imagine taking a photo of a rural town, cutting it into small and singularly ordinary pieces. now imagine re-ordering those same pieces into an absolutely beautiful aerial portrait of new york city.
seem impossible?
i agree. this is the closest equivalent i can fathom of what jay dee did with a sampler and records.
i'm going to be spending the next few days sharing thoughts and favorite cuts from his massive body of work, and what ever insight i can offer into how he did what he did. he's been so integral to my own aspirations and skill development, not to mention inspirational fodder, that it fits perfectly into the scope of this blog. whatever i accomplish, i owe in great deal to jay dee's legacy.
i can't think of a death that's affected me more. i've been lucky not to have to experience death very close to me in relation, knock on wood if you're superstitious. this one is starting to sink in though, and it's a slow twisting of the proverbial knife, inside my gut, each time i experience some undiscovered genius from the man.
hopefully i'll get over it soon and continue with what i have to do.
but for now...rip dilla.
bang it! bang it in your jeeps!
February 7 1974 - February 10 2006
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It is with great sorrow that the Family and Friends of J Dilla announces his spiritual transition on the morning of February 10th, 2006 in the loving arms of his mother, Maureen Yancey.
J Dilla had suffered for over three years with an incurable blood disease, and had also been diagnosed with lupus.
A public viewing (closed casket) will take place Monday, February 13, 2006, 430PM-900PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries, 1712 South Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205.
A private funeral will follow.
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Mrs. Yancey relocated to Los Angeles in order to care for her son J Dilla during his lengthy illness. On behalf of Mrs. Yancey we ask that in lieu of flowers, any heartfelt donations be made payable and sent to a fund which has been established in her name:Made Payable to Mrs. Maureen Yancey
Donations can be mailed to:Maureen Yancey132 N. Sycamore AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90036
Bank Wires can be sent to:Wells Fargo Bank of Los Angeles, CARouting Number: 122000247
Account Number: 6043250676 1-800-869-3557
Please note that donations made to Mrs. Yancey are not considered a charitable deduction. This will be considered a gift of help.
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He leaves behind a body of work which will be loved and rediscovered for years to come. His most recent album "Donuts" on February 7th, the day of his 32nd birthday. Two other projects, "The Shining" and "Jay Love Japan" are completed. Other production work has been completed for artists Madlib, Busta Rhymes, Ghostface Killah, A.G., Visionaries, Truth Hurts, Phat Kat, MF DOOM, Skillz, and Frank N Dank.
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reading this really messed with me. lupus and blood disease. 3 years.
then, Feb 7th being the release date for Donuts & his birthday. him passing on Feb 10th.
him performing at that concert from a wheelchair. him working in his hospital bed.
infinite respect for a man who his finishes work before he bounces.
this makes me so sad.
everything has been compounded by the things ive experienced since his passing. what he did with music is...
unexplainable. you have to hear it. jigsawing songs.
imagine taking a photo of a rural town, cutting it into small and singularly ordinary pieces. now imagine re-ordering those same pieces into an absolutely beautiful aerial portrait of new york city.
seem impossible?
i agree. this is the closest equivalent i can fathom of what jay dee did with a sampler and records.
i'm going to be spending the next few days sharing thoughts and favorite cuts from his massive body of work, and what ever insight i can offer into how he did what he did. he's been so integral to my own aspirations and skill development, not to mention inspirational fodder, that it fits perfectly into the scope of this blog. whatever i accomplish, i owe in great deal to jay dee's legacy.
i can't think of a death that's affected me more. i've been lucky not to have to experience death very close to me in relation, knock on wood if you're superstitious. this one is starting to sink in though, and it's a slow twisting of the proverbial knife, inside my gut, each time i experience some undiscovered genius from the man.
hopefully i'll get over it soon and continue with what i have to do.
but for now...rip dilla.
bang it! bang it in your jeeps!
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