Here’s a second look at the new Dilla “Donut Shop” release that hit stores this week.

I’ve never made a tribute mix before-especially one dedicated to J Dilla because everyone and their great grand moms has made one. But there are so many great JayDee beats out there and I was and have always been inspired by his production. Here’s a short mix focusing on the production of J Dilla. Enjoy [...]

Over the years some form of, “Fantastic” has surfaced about as many times as the Beatles catalog on different formats, labels, and the bootleg wax. So I’m happy to finally see this album on vinyl at what is marketed as the official version of how Slum Village’s debut album was intended to sound. Before all [...]

Released exclusively for the Japanese market, this EP features 3 cuts off Slum Village’s “Fantastic Vol. 2.10″ CD. Instrumentals on the flip side. An essential piece of wax!

Stones Throw has teamed up with Pay Jay Productions and Serato to release this special edition vinyl set. The release is designed after those famous pink donut boxes you get with your pastries-you know the ones. Also comes with two slip mats, and two discs featuring six unreleased Dilla beats with Serato control tones on [...]

Baatin’s Verse on “Climax”
“Thought you knew Baatin was polygamist
Which one of you queens is comin’ to get with this
Already got one holdin’ my arm in this
But I need a couple to add to my list
Take a position in my world of compassion
Satisfaction, ecstasy
Callin’ you callin’ me
I know you yearnin’ for sexual longevity
My name is Baatin [...]