Jaylib

Release Date: 11/08/2011
Format: LP
Label: Stones Throw
Release type: Vinyl LP Pressing

In 2003, J Dilla was better known as Jay Dee, a Detroit producer who shunned publicity but was widely respected in hip-hop; Madlib was an up-and-coming L.A. producer making a name for himself with his wild diversity, from rap (Quasimoto) to electronic jazz (Yesterdays New Quintet) to remixes (Shades of Blue, Blue Note-2003). At the time of Champion Sound's original release in late 2003, J Dilla and Madlib had never been photographed together or appeared as a group in public. In the years that followed, this changed drastically - after Dilla's move to Los Angeles, the two worked together, communicated through hip-hop beat tapes, and toured together as Jaylib. Madlib's profile rose with his MF DOOM-collab Madvillain (soundscan 93k). J Dilla, though dealing with a serious illness, continued crafting material for artists such as Common and Busta Rhymes while working on a wealth of solo material. Dilla's final albums - Donuts (Stones Throw-2006), The Shining (BBE-2006) - along with the re-issue of Ruff Draft (Stones Throw-2007) have introduced his name and music to countless new fans while publications from The Source to Rolling Stone paid respect to his musical genius.

1. La to Detroit
   
2. McNasty Filth'
   
3. Nowadayz
   
4. Champion Sound
   
5. The Red
   
6. Heavy
   
7. Raw Shit
   
8. The Official
   
9. The Heist
   
10. The Mission
    
11. React
    
12. Strapped
    
13. Strip Club
    
14. The Exclusive
    
15. Survival Test
    
16. Starz
    
17. No Games