…Dilla not only influenced me, but the entire music industry. He made ‘classic’ music from his soul that has already shown it will be around for years to come. He was an incredible producer and artist who never got the credit he deserved. I, and many others whose lives he touched, will continue to do our part in making sure that the masses know about his music. Clearly, the greatest Hip Hop producer of all time.”
J Dilla died on February 10, 2006, three days after his 32nd birthday and the release of his final album Donuts, at home in Los Angeles, California.