J Dilla Was a Revered Rap Producer. A New Book Deepens His Legacy. - The New York Times
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The Complete History of the Kings and Queens of New York Rap - The Ringer
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Eric Ducker Archive
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Monthly Digest #9: January-February 2022
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Missy Elliott Is Ready To Get The World Dancing Again
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The Legacy of the Hip-Hop Visionary J Dilla - The New York Times
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Eric Ducker Archive
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J Dilla lost vocal album The Diary to be released - The Wire
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20 Best-Selling Musician Biography Books of All Time - BookAuthority
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Review: A New J Dilla Album Provides Historical Imagination - The New York Times
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Laila's Cozy Culture: My 32 Favorite Hip-Hop Albums of 2017, by Brandon Baker
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The Legacy of the Hip-Hop Visionary J Dilla - The New York Times
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Dan Charnas' J. Dilla Biography 'Dilla Time' Cover Gets NY Times Shout-Out
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