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\nJ Dilla a.k.a Jay Dee, born James D. Yancey, was one of the few artists whose records were bought on sight, played until digested and then discussed among fans and critics. He kept Hip Hop relevant long after many of its greatest heroes had creatively left it for dead. Well respected musicians such as Questlove, Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest, Common & Janet Jackson have worked with, and been influenced by J Dilla\u2019s talents and he is often described as \u201cyour favourite producers favourite producer\u201d. There are many talented beat makers and producers, but there will only be one J Dilla.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the 5th annual installment commemorating the anniversary of his untimely death and what would have been his 40th birthday this year, Grindin’, Keep It Movin’ and April77 Creative celebrate the music of J Dilla with some of Sydney\u2019s greatest talents. The incredible line-up of musicians, MC\u2019s, vocalists & DJ\u2019s will be paying homage to the man who shaped a new sound for Hip Hop that inspired beat smiths, MCs and music lovers around the globe. British DJ & producer Eric Lau will also be spinning at Sydney\u2019s iconic venue, The Basement! <\/p>\n

Live band featuring MC\u2019s & vocalists playing J Dilla classics for 90 minutes<\/p>\n

BAND:<\/strong>
\nSimon Olsen – Vocals, MPC & Bass,
\nHarry Sutherland – Keyboards & Synths
\nAiden Haworth – Drums
\nPeter Farrar – Saxophone
\nMike Raper – Trombone
\nSimon Ferenci – Trumpet
\nDJ Jonah – Scratches & samples
\nYacou Mbaye – Percussion
\nJulian Bel-Bachir – Percussion<\/p>\n

MC’s:<\/strong>
\nHau
\nOzi Batla
\nEllesquire
\nKween G
\nMonchichi
\nLTL G-Zeus<\/p>\n

VOCALISTS:<\/strong>
\nMiss Murphy (The Voice)
\nMilan
\nRob Edwards (The Voice)
\nJuanita Tippins
\nLionel Cole
\nUnkle H<\/p>\n

DJ’s:<\/strong>
\nEric Lau (UK)
\nKatalyst
\nNaiki
\nMike Who
\nTrey
\nOlogy <\/p>\n

*** ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO THE J DILLA FOUNDATION ***<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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