The Diary is a Hip-Hop album by J Dilla, originally released in 2016. On Gatefold: 11 pressings tracked, owned by 10 collectors.
About
Dilla’s eclectic, off-kilter beats changed the shape of hip-hop both above and underground, before the Detroit icon’s life was tragically cut short. And while he’s best known for his productions, he recorded raps, too, showcased here on a lost vocal album he started in 2001. With tracks ranging from freaky, Prince-like experiments (“Drive Me Wild”) to cathartic, street-level soul (“F**k the Police”), <i>The Diary</i> presents a vision as thrilling and varied as the career of the man who made it, with production and guest spots from Madlib, Nas, Snoop Dogg, and more.
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Tracklist
- 1The Introduction3:16
- 2The Anthem (feat. Frank N Dank)2:48
- 3Fight Club (feat. Nottz & WESTSIDE BOOGIE)2:24
- 4The Shining Pt. 1 (feat. Kenny Wray) [Diamonds]2:53
- 5The Shining Pt. 2 (Ice)1:09
- 6Trucks3:41
- 7Gangsta Boogie (feat. Snoop & Kokane)3:18
- 8Drive Me Wild2:23
- 9Give Them What They Want2:28
- 10The Creep (The O)2:50
- 11The Ex (feat. Bilal)3:32
- 12So Far2:17
- 13F**k the Police2:33
- 14The Diary1:27
- 15The Sickness (feat. Nas)2:38
- 16The Doe2:12
Sound DNA
- Hip-Hop
- Alternative Hip-Hop
- gritty
- raw
- urban
Features unreleased recordings from 2001 and 2002. "Trucks", "The Anthem", "The Creep" and "The Ex" are based on "Trucks", "We F'ed Up", "Creepin On You" and "Remember Remix".
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- BilalFEATURING FEATURING, VOCALS
- Frank-N-DankFEATURING
- Gary Numan
- James PoyserKEYBOARDS
- Jef Lee JohnsonGUITAR
- Karriem RigginsDRUMS
- Kenny WrayFEATURING FEATURING, VOCALS
- KokaneFEATURING FEATURING, VOCALS
- NasFEATURING
- NottzFEATURING FEATURING, VOCALS
- Orchestre René Costy
- Pino PalladinoBASS
- QuestloveDRUMS
- Seals & Crofts
- Snoop DoggFEATURING FEATURING, VOCALS
10 collectors on Gatefold own this · 11 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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