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transformed hip-hop with his innovative drum patterns and sample manipulations. His influence spans generations
On a special episode of Hard Knock Radio, I had the honor of sitting down with Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, the mother of legendary producer James “J Dilla” Yancey, in celebration of J Dilla Day. With ...
Los Angeles Magazine on MSN8mon
The Real Origins of Hip-Hop: Dispelling the Myths of the Genre’s Birth
As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, it is crucial to set the record straight about its origins. Despite the ...
Houston Chronicle21d
From breakbeats to the dance floor: How hip-hop and house revolutionized music and culture
For hip-hop, this was expressed through the turntable manipulation ... instruments such as the synthesizer and drum machine could recast traditional rhythmic patterns into something entirely new. This ...
The Source Magazine10d
Today In Hip Hop History: Remembering J Dilla 19 Years After His Passing
On this day in 2006, the hip-hop world suffered an irreplaceable loss as James Dewitt Yancey—better known as J Dilla—passed away at the age of 32. The visionary Detroit producer lost his battle with ...
Dayton Daily News15d
From breakbeats to the dance floor: How hip-hop and house revolutionized music and culture
Hip-hop and house both have their origins in the ... the synthesizer and drum machine could recast traditional rhythmic patterns into something entirely new. This dance vibe – in which a base ...