J DILLA FOUNDATION
- The J Dilla Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity that serves to help fund inner-city music programs, and provide scholarships to students attending schools that have progressive music curricula. The foundation was co-founded by Maureen Yancey, mother of acclaimed producer James “Jay Dee aka J Dilla” Yancey.
WHO WAS J DILLA?
- James Dewitt Yancey (February 7, 1974–February 10, 2006), better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an American record producer who emerged from the mid-1990s
underground hip hop scene in Detroit, Michigan. He is listed as one of the music industry's most influential hip-hop artist, musician and producers of our time.
FEATURED VIDEO
This “J.Dilla: Still Shining” video is a remembrance piece developed for his fans to gain a greater insight, and a richer appreciation of this musical icon. This video captures some of the heartfelt moments expressed by family, friends, artist and musicians who have recorded with J Dilla.
DILLA DAY DETROIT - FRIDAY, FEB 10, 2012
On Friday, February 10, 2012 “Dilla Day Detroit” will take place at The Fillmore Detroit, hosted by FM 98 WJLB & MIX 92.3 radio personality Jazzy T and co-hosted by T3 of Slum Village, Mr. Niz Guy (Sreet Vibes Radio), Jessica C. Moor.
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This event will be featuring a few special guest: Jay Electronica, Phife of A Tribe Called Quest, Illa J aka John Regal, Phat Kat & Will Sessions, Danny Brown, Asher Roth, (No. 1 Rap Album of 2011/Spin Magazine), Guilty Simpson, Chuck Inglish (Cool Kids), Nick Speed Orchestra, Boldy James, and other surprise celebrity guest.
BECOME A SPONSOR FOR DILLA DAY DETROIT. For those who are interested in becoming a advertised sponsor for "DILLA DAY DETROIT" please contact Yancey Media Group by email.
- FOR EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - PLEASE EMAIL US
- COMING SOON - LIVE SIMULCAST ON FEBRUARY 10, 2012
V.I.P TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR MEZZANINE ACCESS ONLY - TICKETS PRICES STARTING AT $100
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Yancey Media Group is a collection of humbled, progressive and professional individuals, whom have graciously accepted a Global Vision to merchandise, document, publish, promote and market in every form of integrity, James Dewitt Yancey's intellectual property and body of work.
The J Dilla Foundation is a non-profit organization that serves to help fund inner-city music programs, and provide scholarships to students attending schools that have progressive music curricula.
Friday, February 10, 2012 “Dilla Day Detroit” will take place at The Fillmore Detroit. This event will be hosted by FM 98 WJLB & MIX 92.3 radio personality Jazzy T and co-hosted by others.
Visit the FELA! Life Tribute Exhibit now open at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History through April 1, 2012, and view the Legacy section where J Dilla is credited for carrying on the legacy of Fela Kuti through his own music.
Email us your name, contact information and photographed proof of your "Dilla Day Detroit" ticket purchase to recieve a Discount Code to use when purchasing Fela! The Musical tickets for any performance at the Detroit Music Hall, anytime between February 15 - March 4.
Please email proof of Dilla Day Ticket purchases to: DillaLovesFela@gmail.com
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH TICKETMASTER.COM & LIVENATION.COM