The idea that a tool is only as useful as the one holding it doesn’t necessarily apply to the art of sampling. Sure, only ...

Super7 is honoring one of hip-hop’s most influential producers with a new J Dilla ReAction Figure, modeled after the iconic Donuts album cover. The figure is available now on Complex Shop, bringing a ...

The watch company Shinola unveiled two swanky new timepieces today, both in honor of the late legendary producer J Dilla. The news arrives with an accompanying teaser clip narrated by his fellow ...

Shinola has unveiled its two J Dilla-inspired timepieces, which are set to launch at an event this week. The luxury Detroit watchmaker announced in March it was partnering with the estate of James "J ...

Timeless is one way to describe J Dilla’s industry-shaping production, making his estate’s new collaboration with Detroit watchmaker Shinola a fitting one. The Shinola x J Dilla Estate release ...

The new J Dilla capsule by Shinola includes luxury watches and a leather record bag. Credit: Courtesy photo The late Detroit hip-hop producer J Dilla was beloved for his unique sense of rhythm and ...

Shinola, a Detroit-based luxury brand, is releasing limited-edition watches and a record bag honoring the late producer J Dilla. Dilla's daughters, Ja'Mya Yancey and TyMonae Whitlow, expressed their ...

When Shermann “Dilla” Thomas was suddenly let go from a job at ComEd in September after 13 years, he was not sure what to do about his future. But a few months later, Thomas, who is widely known as ...

The album contains a stunning array of different genres: straight-ahead (by Dilla standards) hip-hop; techno; bossa nova; R&B; funk; African music — it’s all there. Why is this particular project so ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A former ComEd employee who is also known as a premier Chicago historian is launching a new career. Shermann Dilla Thomas became famous on social media as the Chicago Urban Historian.

Three upcoming events in the LA area will be honoring Detroit record producer and rapper J Dilla. Born James Dewitt Yancey, he died at age 32 in 2006. Although his life was short, J Dilla made an ...