Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States (1974 – 2006)
J Dilla was born James Dewitt Yancey on February 7, 1974 in Detroit, Michigan, to Maureen and Beverly Yancey. From the onset, music was intrinsic to Jay's life. His mother Maureen was an accomplished singer and lover of classical music and opera. His father Beverly was a gifted vocalist and bass player fond of vocal harmonies and jazz, who played professionally for 25 years before taking a job at Ford. A two-year-old Jay would gurgle along in perfect pitch to… read more
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| 1 | Play on youtube | Motor City 17 |
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| 2 | Play on youtube | Workinonit |
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| 3 | Play on youtube | Time: The Donut of the Heart |
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| 4 | Play on youtube | Don't Cry |
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| 5 | Jay Dee 40 - Instrumental |
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| 6 | Play on youtube | Waves |
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| 7 | Play on youtube | So Far to Go |
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| 8 | Play on youtube | Stop |
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| 9 | Play on youtube | Light My Fire |
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| 10 | Play on youtube | Two Can Win |
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