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Dilla Time 2022

Book · 480 pages · English · February 1, 2022

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Biography

Dilla Time: The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm is a 2022 biography written by Dan Charnas. The book follows the life of hip hop producer J Dilla until his death in 2006. It also explores his lasting impact on the music industry after his passing. Called "equal parts biography, musicology, and cultural history," the work highlights J Dilla's unique rhythmic time-feel, which Charnas labeled "Dilla time." This style influenced modern music significantly. The book appeared on The New York Times Best Sellers list. It earned praise from critics and musicians alike.

Crew

Cover artist
Rodrigo Corral

Details

Publisher
MCD
ISBN
9780374139940
Pages
480

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