Artist:J DillaReview:Before he died in 2006, James "J Dilla" Yancey built analternately immediate and arty sound — a mix of busydrumbeats, melodic keyboards and finely chopped samples —that made him Pharrell Williams' favorite beatmaker. Thiscollection of unreleased material is uneven, tossing in undercookedinstrumentals alongside tracks with MCs like Black Thought. Butcuts such as "On Stilts" ride simple, effective hooks, and Yancey'staste for soundscapes comes out on "I Told Y'All," whichsplits...Rating:3 Stars

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