Jay Dee (aka J Dilla)’s sounds explored by mother Ma Dukes & 88-keys | Unpacked: 88-keys & Ma Dukes
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- “The beat goes on, but he’s still smiling.”
In this special edition of Unpacked, Ma Dukes explores the drum sounds of her son Jay Dee, aka J Dilla. She’s joined by his friend 88-keys, another stalwart of hip hop whose produced for the likes of Kanye West, Mos Def and more. Watch as they play around with several of Jay Dee’s official drum sounds, listen to a few of 88-keys’ tracks from his companion pack, and discuss Jay Dee’s legacy, love of music, and beats.
In Unpacked, influential artists explore the methods, minutiae, and magic behind their most definitive sounds.
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People must also realize that Jay Dee has daughters. His mother is charged with their well-being. I've seen many artists come and go with very little legacy, and even less money to leave for their children. Ma Dukes, Pay Jay , and a few other organizations have gracefully found ways to not only praise and pay homage to the one-of-a-kind contribution that James gave to music, but they've also done so in a way that could bring about sustainability. There is community in Detroit in which you can tell Jay Dee (J.Dilla's) energy flows throughout. And those who knew him best, treat that energy with respect and grace. I'm not from Detroit, but was introduced to his music via Tribe/Pharcyde, then the Fantastic. I went to Dilla Day back in 2015. It was a great experience to see all the people coming together to put on this event, yearly. House Shoes, Illa J, Guilty Simpson, Jay Rock, Ma Dukes (obviously) and many more gather to maintain his legacy. The event is positive and packed with talent. De La Soul, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, Phife Diggy (May he RIP). These musical releases, these events, the Dilla Foundation, the sample packs. These are ways to provide for his family. And it has been done very respectfully. Just because you feel some type of way, in your mind about who Dilla was, does not mean that his loved ones (especially his children) can't / shouldn't benefit and be compensated. The wealthy leave behind monetary legacies, for their children, all the time. Throughout, modern history, though. Black musicians, entertainers, etc. were mostly exploited and their widows/widowers, or children left with nothing when they've passed. They Yancey's have had an opportunity to buck that trend, and do so in a way that elevates his legacy. I'm all for it.
That third one he played with the double kick had his mom reminiscing about her son. Hit me in the feels too!
As a teen, I was in Keys's basement when bodyrok dropped and he was showing me and my boy Jason how to sample. At some point his mom opens the door and yells that his videos on TV and he just nonchalantly says "I know Ma" and gets back to sampling.Lol☺
It's not necessarily a money thing, but it's to bring joy to hip hop heads
Much love and respect to Ma Dukes for keeping her son’s vision going.
Man I love how everyone is keeping Ma Dukes in the loop with everything! Shit my POPS if still alive wouldn’t be able to tell you shit about my music back when I started eons ago he bought everything until i got grown! lol
Samples have a soul with them. They’re not just sounds. They carry the energy of the musicians who made that sound. It’s deeper than many people think. Dilla was not just snatching and flipping samples, he connected with the energy of those records and this is a big part of his secret formula that secret is not. Energy! He was not an alien, he was a real human. And if you want to catch it, you need to work on yourself! “DO YOU” is not only about music, it’s a life mission on soul searching. Using samples from
somebody else’s sampler means disconnecting with that hard part of working on yourself. Do it if you want to learn, but don’t get lazy and stupid thinking that this shit has shortcuts. Don’t leave this life with such a regret in your heart.
This is the TRUTH!
Damn that’s some real shit bro people hate on sampling but shit is spiritual imo
Thankyou for providing this gem 💎
Salute J Dilla and much respect to 88 Keys Peace Fam
Love this!!!!
My new favorite vid
Wow that was so beautiful seeing his Mother still enjoying his sound through another DOPĒ prodūcr
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When she pointed at him she was like , now that’s the spirit 😊🍩 2:28
Yes!!!!
Well done @88keys
a mother's love.....
Love this video, RIP
Heaven Yes.
heavy on the bassss
Am I the only that doesn’t know where to find the beats/songs at the beginning and at 1:25 mark? Where can I find them? Please and thanks.
L.E.G.E.N.D.S!
88 Keys, GEEK DOWN !!
dope!
Dope! Look at the time lol
J DILLAAAAAA
Dilla was the perfect producer.
Love
Video is 3:13 lol Detroit
DOES ANYONE OR ANYBODY KNOWS WHATS THE BEAT CALLED AT 2:29
Its in the 88-keys fantastic loops, track called Olinville be wildin
I'm the only one wondering what's that sound at 1:45??? it's fire
stereotypical 80 's synth sound arpeggiated.
Geek Down
88 lost weight
Big Dilla and Slum Village fan here. Disappointed by this sample pack, the high price tag, low number of samples, and the tonal sounds were not tuned properly. Feeling like I basically paid $60 for a drum pack with no cymbals/toms and very few percussion sounds. These types of lo-fi / old school hip hop drum kits exists all over the internet for free. Sorry to be a hater, but I say spend your money elsewhere. In the true spirit of Dilla, if you really want the exact drum samples as heard on the Slum Village album, grab your sampler and just take that sh**!
true
Oh well lol
Or better yet jus dig like dilla dig and snatch open drum sounds from records...
early
Ok im a huge fan of Dilla and I like what I've heard so far from the project, please dont call me a hater, but come on enough already making money off his name let the man rest stop milking it.
I think that every time a product with his name on it sells, his family is getting paid. his mom is being taken cared of. this is not all for naught.
If Ma Dukes is fine with it then why are you bitching? If I passed away I wish my family would keep my art alive. as well. Niggas just like complaining to be complaining. Foh
I like that they keep his name relevant while also still supporting his mom and living family in good faith.
@@NativeOnesExactly. I thank Ma Dukes for sharing pieces of J.Dillas soul with the people who appreciate it most. On top of that leading new ears to legends like 88 Keys and Black Milk.
@@andrewhawkinsiii Amen!
No hate and shit..
But i don't know.. it dosen't feels right to see Dilla's mum as part of this advertising.
???? its the mans MOTHER. Ma Dukes is synonymous with Dilla. Better his flesh and blood profiting from his work than some scumbag industry cat.
Are you that fucking dumb @georgiobarnani
agreed. I'm pissed off about this. No disrespect ot Ma Dukes. Dilla would NEEEEEVVVVVVERRRRRR.
This just...doesn't feel right. I'm sure dilla's mom wants the material out for everyone to hear and use but....maybe as a free thing or something not heavily marketed as a sample pack, she seems to be going along with it but not highly enthusiastic. It must hurt to have your dead son's name still be monetized long after his passing.
maybe shes just idk...kinda sad b/c her SON passed away. Its gotta be surreal to hear those chops knowing he did it. Its like finding a letter with someones handwriting after they died. Why not heavily market it?? Why not push the name Dilla as far as it can go, so people everywhere can know and appreciate a legends work??
His family gotta eat. Only right he makes 💵 after death.