Hip hop legend J Dilla, AKA James D. Yancey, is a true household name when it comes to the golden era of his chosen genre.
The iconic producer worked with and influenced the likes of Questlove, Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest, Common and even Janet Jackson, leaving a trail of breaks in his sizeable wake until his untimely death in 2006. Grindin’, Keep It Movin’ and April77 Creative are this weekend celebrating the sixth edition of the Genius of J Dilla tribute night, with all proceeds going directly to the J Dilla Foundation, which helps fund inner-city music programs and provide scholarships to students attending schools with progressive music curricula.
Surry Hills’ Play Bar is hosting the event this Saturday February 7 as part of its second birthday, with DJs Katalyst, Frenzie, Naiki, Mike Who, Trey, Juzzlikedat & Adverse, Edseven, Ology, Josie Styles, Krystel Diola and Benny Hinn.
