Dilla Time

Name: Dilla Time
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The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm

By Dan Charnas

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Dilla Time by Dan Charnas explores the life and influence of J Dilla, a groundbreaking music producer. This biography delves into his innovative techniques that revolutionised hip-hop and beyond, shaping modern music. Through personal stories and detailed insights, the book paints a vivid picture of Dilla's legacy in the music industry.
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You might enjoy this compelling biography if you're fascinated by the world of music production and the genius behind influential beats. It provides an in-depth look into the life and legacy of a legendary figure, blending cultural history with personal portraiture, and will appeal to those who appreciate the art and science of rhythm.

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'This book is a must for everyone interested in illuminating the idea of unexplainable genius' - QUESTLOVE

Equal parts biography, musicology, and cultural history, Dilla Time chronicles the life and legacy of J Dilla, a musical genius who transformed the sound of popular music for the twenty-first century.

He wasn't known to mainstream audiences, and when he died at age thirty-two, he had never had a pop hit. Yet since his death, J Dilla has become a demigod, revered as one of the most important musical figures of the past hundred years. At the core of this adulation is innovation: as the producer behind some of the most influential rap and R&B tracks, his impact resonates deeply.

Dilla Time explores his life through interviews with his family, friends, partners, and celebrity collaborators, highlighting his undeniable legacy. Based on nearly two hundred original interviews and filled with graphics that teach us to feel and "see" the rhythm of Dilla's beats, Dilla Time is a book as defining and unique as J Dilla's music itself.

Financial Times Music Book of the Year 2022

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Dan Charnas' Dilla Time is praised for sending readers back to the source material and offering a significant contribution to music writing, as noted by The Economist. Spin highlights it as a complex and rich study of the late music producer J Dilla's genius and cultural impact. Mosi Reeves from The Wire appreciates its incisive biographical approach. Enthusiastically, Margo Jefferson commends the book for its blend of research and interpretation, while Dream Hampton hails it as a master class in honouring J Dilla's legacy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800751767

Publisher: Swift Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Swift Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 480

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Dan Charnas Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

Dan Charnas is the author of the definitive history of the hip-hop business,The Big Payback. He’s also the author of Work Clean, a book detailing applying chefs’ techniques to almost any life situation. He was also the co-creator and executive producer of the VH1 movie and TV series, The Breaks. He lives in Manhattan, and is an associate professor at NYU/Tisch’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music.