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Content Introduction Previously known as Jay Dee, he released his first solo album under the name J Dilla, a landmark in hip-hop history, 'Welcome 2 Detroit'. It was released in February 2001 by BBE as the first installment of the 'Beat Generation' series, which later saw succession from artists like Pete Rock and Jazzy Jeff, and which defined the direction of the 2000s scene. In 2021, this classic of classics finally celebrated its 20th anniversary, and following the release of a super collectible 20th-anniversary box set of 12 7-inch records packed with new edits, a Japan-exclusive CD is set for the anniversary, featuring bonus tracks including a remix by MURO, Japan's world-renowned King of Digging, and a cover by Azymuth, a treasure of Brazilian fusion! Japanese liner notes: Masashi Yoshida ("J Dilla and the Beat Revolution of 'Donuts'") Lyric translation: YAPPARI HIPHOP 01. Welcome 2 Detroit 02. Y'all Ain't Ready 03. Think Twice 04. The Clapper feat. Blu 05. Come Get It feat. Elzhi 06. Pause feat. Frank 'n' Dank 07. B.B.E. - Big Booty Express 08. Beej-N-Dem Pt.2 feat. Beej 09. Brazilian Groove (EWF) 10. It's Like That feat. Hodge Podge, Lacks 11. Give It Up 12. Rico Suave Bossa Nova 13. Feat. Phat Kat feat. Phat Kat 14. Shake It Down 15. African Rhythms 16. One (Produced by James Yancey) Bonus Tracks 17. Think Twice (DJ Muro's KG Mix) 18. Think Twice (DJ Muro's KG Mix Instrumental) 19. Azymuth ? Rico Suave Bossa Nova (Vinyl Edit) 20. Rico Suave Bossa Nova (Benji B Edit) Released under the name J Dilla, a name supposedly given to him by Busta Rhymes, this album represents his hometown of Detroit, featuring an all-local lineup of guest rappers, including Frank & Dank, Elzai, and Fat Cat. It includes covers of Donald Byrd's "Think Twice," a famous sample source, and the rare groove classic Oneness of JuJu's "African Rhythms," showcasing Dilla's unique take on all the music he grew up listening to in Detroit?Kraftwerk, African, jazz-funk/bossa nova, and of course, boom bap! This Japan-exclusive 20th anniversary CD includes a remix of "Think Twice" by Japan's proud King of Diggin' MURO, and "Rico Suave Bossa," one of Dilla's finest bossa breakbeat masterpieces, which samples Milton Banana Trio's "Cidade Vazia." This release includes a cover of "Nova" by Azymuth, which Dilla said inspired him, and an unreleased edit only available on test pressings as bonus tracks! Media reviews and more: 'Welcome 2 Detroit', the first solo album released under the name J Dilla (who had previously gone by the name Jay Dee), is a landmark in hip-hop history. It was released in February 2001 by BBE as the first installment of the 'Beat Generation' series, which followed Pete Rock, Jazzy Jeff, and others, and defined the direction of the scene in the 2000s. In 2021, this classic of classics finally celebrated its 20th anniversary, and following the release of a super collectible 12-disc 7-inch box set packed with new edits, a Japan-exclusive CD anniversary release has been announced, featuring a remix by MURO, Japan's world-renowned King of Digging, and a cover by Azymuth, a treasure of Brazilian fusion, as bonus tracks! (C)RS
