Jay Dee

Type: Producer
Country: United States
Born: February 7, 1974 in Detroit, Michigan, United States
Died: February 10, 2006 in Los Angeles, California, United States
Active: 1993-2006

Biography

Jay Dee, born James Dewitt Yancey in Detroit, was an American record producer and rapper, later better known as J Dilla. A founding member of *Slum Village* and the Soulquarians collective, he produced landmark tracks for *The Pharcyde*, *A Tribe Called Quest* and *Common*. His solo records include 'Welcome 2 Detroit', the 'Ruff Draft' EP and, with *Madlib* as Jaylib, 'Champion Sound'. His final album 'Donuts' was released in February 2006, days before his death from TTP and lupus at age 32.

Genres

Hardcore Hip Hop
Instrumental Hip Hop

Jay Dee Discography

Fuck the Police (2001) - Single - rated 3.52/5
The Official Jay Dee Instrumental Series: "Unreleased" Volume 1 (2002) - EP - rated 3.42/5
Ruff Draft EP (2003) - EP - rated 3.66/5
The Official Jay Dee Instrumental Series Vol.2: Vintage (2003) - Album - rated 3.81/5