Welcome 2 Detroit

by Jay Dee aka J Dilla

Welcome 2 Detroit cover art

Stepping out from behind the boards of Slum Village, J Dilla's solo debut is a vibrant homage to his hometown's musical legacy. 'Welcome 2 Detroit' weaves together an eclectic tapestry of soul samples, off-kilter drum programming, and heavy synthesizer grooves, laying the groundwork for the modern beat-tape aesthetic. It serves as an incredible showcase of Dilla's rhythmic genius and highly influential, unquantized production style.

Genres

  • Hip Hop
  • Hardcore Hip Hop

Tracklist

  1. Welcome 2 Detroit
  2. Y'all Ain't Ready
  3. Think Twice
  4. The Clapper
  5. Come Get It
  6. Pause
  7. B.B.E. (Big Booty Express)
  8. Beej-n-Dem Pt. 2
  9. Brazilian Groove (Ewf)
  10. It's Like That
  11. Give It Up
  12. Rico Suave Bossa Nova
  13. Feat. Phat Kat
  14. Shake It Down
  15. African Rhythms
  16. One