J Dilla
J Dilla aka James Yancey, Jay Dee (1974-2006) Stones Throw began working with J Dilla in the early days of his solo career in the early 2000s. He would soon collaborate with Madlib in the group Jaylib, and eventually releasing the solo album Donuts on Stones Throw in 2006, which has come to be regarded as one of his signature works. J Dilla passed away on the morning of February 10th, 2006 at the age of 32. He had suffered for over three years with an incurable blood disease, and had also been diagnosed with lupus. He left behind a body of work which will be loved and rediscovered for years to come.
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July 6, 2018
20 Years of J Dilla's Donuts
Celebrate two decades of Jay Dee's 'Donuts' with a brand new Anniversary Audiophile Edition, shipping now exclusively from the Stones Throw store.
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July 6, 2018
Karriem Riggins - Long Live J Dilla
Honoring Dilla with a new song featuring Busta Rhymes and Westside Gunn.
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July 6, 2018
Madvillainy and Champion Sound - 20 Years of HHV Vinyl
Limited edition gatefold sleeves and multi-colored marble vinyl.
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