Music Review: Busta Rhymes and J Dilla’s ‘Dillagence II’ sees 2 giants of the genre together again
Summary
Busta Rhymes released "Dillagence II," an album featuring beats by the late Detroit producer J Dilla, who passed away in 2006. The album includes 19 tracks that mix Rhymes' rapping with Dilla’s unique style of rhythms.Key Facts
- J Dilla, a Detroit producer and hip-hop innovator, died in 2006 at age 32 from lupus complications.
- Dilla worked with many artists, including Busta Rhymes, sending him over 300 beats during their collaboration.
- "Dillagence II" was released by Busta Rhymes and features 19 tracks using Dilla's beats and Rhymes' vocals.
- Dilla’s style, known as "Dilla Time," uses uneven beats that create a distinctive, offbeat rhythm.
- The album features guest appearances, including Lil Wayne and Dilla’s mother Ma Dukes, as well as Rhymes’ children.
- It includes a posthumous track with R&B singer D’Angelo, who died in 2025.
- The album received a 3.5 out of 5-star rating and is seen as appealing to fans of classic and legacy hip-hop.
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