J Dilla | Crate Diggers | Fuse 

So J Dilla finished Donuts while basically fighting to survive? This man is undeniably without a doubt the best hip hop producer of all time..

I truly think if Dilla hadn't passed, the sound of Hip-Hop would be vastly different to what it is today. I think his neo-soul/abstract jazz, un-quantised, bang-clip sound would have been the trend as oppose to trap. He was truly bubbling on the surface of the entire industry wanting his sound to dominate their albums. RIP Dilla, the GOAT.

wait he produced Donuts from a hospital bed with an oxygen mask on? damn, thats heavy

He needs a longer documentary dedicated to him, like I feel like we didn't get to see the whole picture.

J Dilla is the reason I consider myself a fan of real hip-hop

I like to think he was holding on just long enough for Donuts to be released. RIP Dilla

Seeing J.Rocc tear up as he saw Dilla's mask had me tear up myself. I'm currently 17 going on 18, and he was a part of my childhood growing up, and yet I myself didn't even know (he had a lot of his beats played on Cartoon Network during late night commercial breaks). His beats were so atmospheric, peaceful, soulful, and sometimes just plain nasty. He's a reason why I got into underground hip hop, and I thank him for that. Rest in Paradise, Dilla.

When J.Rocc finds the mask. He looks to his right 'you here man, i see you' that shit is heart-wrenching homes.

J Dee's record collection in a f@cking storage garage. Nah, f@ck that I'm gonna get rich and put his stuff in a museum.

imagine playing rhythm roulette with Jay dee?

brings a tear to my eye whenever i hear "don't cry". like his boys said, he gave pretty much his life to music. he didn't care about the spotlight or money or placements, he was in love with music and creating, and that is one of the most inspiring things to me. dilla is a massive role model to me and he is a reason why i make music and produce my own music/beats today. much love to the legend, dilla. RIP

22:46 hit me hard. I didn't even realize Dilla spent THAT long in a hospital room. I could just imagine him laying there, with his dreams by his side..his sampler and records. When I listen to Donuts you just feel his energy, pain, and heart on every record. Slum Village took me out of Rap in 1999 and introduced me to REAL Hip Hop. I once thought you needed to be hard to "rap", until realizing that was just an illusion, and there's this beautiful layer of art and passion that people look right past. J Dilla, Madlib, and few others (including J Rocc) are iconic to me. You could look at J Dilla like you do Da Vinci....they paint a portrait of the soul and let the World embrace it and take what they want from it. That mask though...damn couldn't help but wipe my eyes after that part. Sent chills up my spine. God bless these musicians who literally have changed the lives of so many hopeless people who have nothing else to turn to other than Hip Hop.

Humility was in his DNA. Such a rare trait to own in the Hip Hop Realm. Rest In Beats Dilla!

Dilla sounds like he had a lot of friends, but you can tell J Rocc and him were especially tight.

J DILLA DID NOT DIED, HE LIVES IN OUR SOUL AND IN OUR HEARTS

All the records mentioned: Lalo schifrin - no one home(1979) Jerry Butler - The ice man cometh Luther Ingram - I've been here all the time something for people - all i do (1997) Ahmad Jamal - Stepping out with a dream Ahmad Jamal - Digital Works Antonio Carlos Jobim - A certain Mr. Jobim Gerald Wilson Orchestra - Feeling kinda blues Barry White - Let the music play Tim Weisberg - Live at last Johnny Tillotson - She understands me Eberhard Weber - The following morning Breaking - Original Motion Soundtrack (talks about the hiphop group UTFO) Total - can't you see(The Remixes) - 1995 The Isley brothers - Harvest for the world (1976) Faith - You used to love me Dilla changed my life, he is the reason that I, some Indian guy, wanted to become a Producer and carry on his legacy to my people back here. I am sure that this year, I'll pay my respects to him with my success.

I never knew about Dilla until after he passed. I was just a young kid, but when I started getting into this hip hop culture man, I did all the research I could. My boy put me on to this. He's such an inspiration. Stoked to be going to Dilla Day in Detroit next Friday. Dream come true.

I'll never forget December 18, 2000 when I accidentally stumbled upon "The Light" off Common's "Like Water for Chocolate." I was in a CAD class at my high school and my teacher played music during class and that track came on. My 16 year old self was instantly changed - It was that day that I went from metal head to hip hop head. Since then I have sought out as much Dilla material as I could find and now listen mainly to just hip hop, 20 years later. Ma Dukes your son's music changed my life for the better. RIP J.

You can tell he had alot of his mother's humbleness.

I downloaded the shining on limewire in 2009 thinking it was the 80's horror movie.. I scoured the internet for every last dilla song I could find after i heard that shit. changed my life forever. Thank you Jay Dee, we miss you.

Walking into a record store with J. Dilla, Madlib, and Q-Tip seems like a fever dream

His mom is just charming. What I want to say is,that J Dilla is the godfather for all us beatheads and record collectors who search for the special and obscure. His used samples read like a shopping list of records for me.

Seeing the MOOG in storage gave me the goose bumps. The MOOG synth and MPC 3000 were his tools like an artist uses paper and pencil to create music magic. RIP

I met him in Scotland in 03 or 04. I Remember him being really nice but I could tell his health was failing. He was sitting down on stage. Straight up legend. Rip.

I still remember the day my boy called me and said "did you know dilla passed" that hit me so hard, I didn't know the man but his music influenced me so much, that I felt like a brother was gone. Seeing Jay Rocc get all chocked up like that made me tear up. RIP Jay Dee, this shit isn't the same

J Dilla is one of my favorite hip hop legends not only for is orgasmic beats but also because of the type of man he was. Hearing the story about the magazine from the mom, his brother saying he didn't like the spot light and the record store guys just loving his company. From what I understand J Dilla was a very modest, calm and kindhearted person only interested in the music itself. People like J Dilla do not exist in the music company let alone the rap company anymore. He is very overlooked and underrated for what he brought to the table but even if he were alive to realize it I don't think he would give two fucks and thats the best part!

All the work I do is all because of Dilla. I've been listening to his wrk since a yungin. My success wouldn't exist if it wasn't for him. I'm still discovering beats from him. R.I.P Jay Dee

J. Rocc got ME tearing up towards the end with the mask...

dilla has been a beautifully influential person in my life. i listen to his music every day for the past 11 years id say… got diagnosed w lupus recently. hes so much more influential now. love to you all from toledo.

I love how his mother is smiling while talking about her son

Imagine if dilla had Spotify and the internet as it is now. You wouldn’t be able to stop him

23:37 "I Know, You Here I See You Man" Smh A Nigga Got Chills Over Here Man. RIP Dilla...

In 2006 I was 8 years old, still 7 when Dilla passed. I have come to know his legacy after his passing. It's a very weird mix of emotions, and very hard to describe. Even before knowing the story of the creation behind Donuts, that album was special. That album conveyed and invoked emotions that were so unique. It's timeless. Dilla is a man I never met or have experienced as a human, yet I miss him. I know Jay Dee by his music only. From within his music, and outside, he inspires me. Truly a legend. I don't cry often, but this episode of Crate Diggers brought tears to my eyes with ease. Much love.

When they all stood amongst his records.. Unsheathed his tool, looked through his mask. I saw his energy with his friends.. may the king rest

Dilla looking down "AYE YO WHY TF YOU MESSIN WITH MY RECORDS, MAN!?" 😂🫡 R.I.P King , Your greatness will forever be cherished. Always a huge inspiration to me and many many around the globe. Truly ahead of his time 🙏🏻

Dilla changed the way hear music.

I wrote my english final this year about how j dilla was the best producer of all time and ended up putting my english teacher onto donuts and he still sends me emails about some of the beats he loves

I ain't gonna lie I teared up a bit.

Dilla, before birth, he already knew what he wanted to do before passing. He's an ICON 🏆

23:37 seeing the tears on j roccs face is so heavy you can tell dilla meant so much to him

It's so refreshing to see how his Mom being so pro active in Dillas music career

I just really hope they put every one of those records back in order

The last part of that documentary was so sad but gripping and very inspiring...it was hard not to cry looking at that oxygen mask and imagining him still making music wearing that thing. All the way to his demise, Dilla kept working and producing the most amazing music. What else could define and describe lifelong dedication to music more than that?

R.I.P. James Yancey, you truly are an inspiration to future musicians to come sir!!!!!

He looked like his mother and father at the same time.

"He's here, what up Jay, what up man" I hope I spread enough love to make people feel that way about me when I'm outta here. That's some real shit

RIP Dilla You Will Be Missed Legend.

To have a family like that behind him , rewarded just for that. Fly high Dilla

Cant believe he's been gone since 06. The track on donuts that always gives me the chills is glazed...the voices saying "I'm afraid time is running out." RIP DILLA. Thanks for the timeless tunes that made me smile when I felt like cryin.

Simply beautiful. I've got a friend who might pass away from cancer pretty soon. Seeing J Rocc and friends reminisce on Dilla's last times made me cry.

This is a 5th dimentional, Galactic Love Vibration that keeps our interdimentional connection TWINED! IF YOU DIG IT say, HELL YEA! LOL if you feel goose bumps all over your being while listening to this piece. you are within the GALACTIC LOVE VIBRATION...if you dont feel the goose bumps, shame on you.

Omfg i cant believe they got to dig through dillas storage unit. Thats literally like getting to raid king tuts tomb

*Dilla* is the best producer, best human in the whole fuckin' world!

Bet that moog is priceless now. Ive wanted one since i was 12. Still cant afford one.

At 23:38 when he said "You here, I see you man". That hit, from what I interpreted from those words, its like he realizes Jay Dee was with them chillin looking through his stuff. Probably giving them a quiet mouthful for touching those records haha

Dilla was a MUSICIAN! Period!!

Truly a template for how to live a meaningful life.

His mum must be so proud of him and rightly so. RIP Dilla

J Dilla and Nujabes were born on the same day. Complete opposite sides of the planet and created similar music. RIP to both these legends.

Seeing J Rocc tear up really hit me. R.I.P. Dilla. You have really inspired me! I hope to be as good as you when it comes to making beats. Thank you for the inspiration!

talk about mothers supporting there kids man... SHE HELPED ORGANIZE IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER.... his whole fucking collection.. Ma'dukes.. man

Incredible episode. Some people look at Mozart and Beethoven as musical geniuses, but don't give the same respect due to Hip Hop. J Dilla was an incredible musical genius that I put up there with any of those composers. RIP to J Dilla, and peace and blessings to his mother and those family and friends who keep his story alive..

Dillas mother is such a beautiful soul. She lives and breathes for her kids. Wonderful to see.

22:42 - 24:51 the realest shit i've seen. respect.

Beautiful documentary. J's mom is so proud.

the painting that Poyser, Erykah and Quest did really gets me =( ain't nothin real but love... RIP JAY DEE

J D didn't need that shine other producers crave so much . . He is/was so special !

I cried about 3 times watching this. I guess I know what I am doing for the rest of the day

J.dilla embodies what hip hop is.the real elements of what hip hop is.Most artist now have zero respect for the art.j.dilla beats will be appreciated years from now. R.I.P dilla

3 words....can't be forgotten

Stakes is High spoke to me on another level as a teen growing up in the country side. Had no idea who JDillla was at the time. I'm just here to say thanks! I have been a dj for almost 20 years now and to call Dilla an inspiration is an understatement.

J Rocc & Frank was hurting 😢

Made every day count. R.I.P- Dilla.

I can't imagine Dilla sound in 2020. He would probably be on IG like Nottz

I remember the day like it was yesterday. I was at a tech conference, takin' a break. Sittin' on the floor up against a pillar, letting my laptop charge, and being upset because the bullshit wi-fi wasn't working. My homie called me, and said " Dilla died, yo". I was surreal. I knew he had been battling illness, but damn. Maybe the only other hip hop death that has taken me off guard was Biggie's. But even then, part of me thought that the east -vs- west violence could claim a life. But when J-Dilla died..... I love that his work has influenced so many, and that many crate diggers and hipsters have caught on to him. Not, that it matters, but my boy put me onto Dilla when the Fantastic vol.1 bootleg dropped. And of course I'd go on to realize how many other tracks he had laid on my favorite joints. But I fell in love with his music the second my boy played that Fantastic Vol. 1 wax. This world is truly a lesser place without him in it. But it is a greater place because of those he inspired.

As a painter I can say his music even inspired my work. He said all the music he made came from the heart. I feel that when I listen to his work.

God bless Dilla's beautiful mama

RIP J DILLA & MF DOOM

If you saw the deposit box number is 3005, you all know is not a coincidence. 3005 is 8, the number of infinite. Jay is infinite, he'll always be. Seeing his mom so calm in acceptance with everything is because she understood she didn't lost a son, he's universal! Peace to all! 🙏🏻🤗

his mom got the same exact eyes

Describe Dilla in 3 words: Beats, rhymes, & life.

that ending part with the hospital story is so heavy oh my god

Long Live J Dilla!!

Bruh.... a movie needs to be made about this dude.

damn when he talked about the mask dilla wore in the hospital it touched me. you know he loves that brother a lot.

Holy shit man I go to that record store in Roseville every week! It's crazy to see it on Fuse! Love seeing Michigan represented, especially through Dilla. The best.

SoSo much love to his mother. SoSo much love to all his buddys. You all helped to be J what he is for us today! Thank you!

Dilla was the reason I saw samples as instruments rather than loops.

J Rocc: "I kn.. You here, I see you man."

Man the part when his mom talked about bringing records to him in the hospital got me in tears.im inspired for life!!! R.IP dilla

I wish i could have known about J Dillas music in his life. Just learned of him today. Im super impressed. I see he last posted about a year ago. He passed im guessing. Its hard to see the greats loose their life too soon of their times. A whole lotta goats n legends die too early. Breaks my heart. Thanks J Dilla Surely a Legend!

When the dilla beat came in, the chick started to nod her head instantly ! this is crazy how the dilla beats impress the people !

Shit got real with the mask, RIP D.

Man, this was heavy. Awesome. You can still see the love his people had for him. It's palpable

Listening to them talk about his trips to the shops and spending hours crate digging is just so endearing and admirable to me.

We love and miss you Dilla!!!!!!!!

If you didn't cry a little at the end you don't have feelings!! this was very touching!! Blessings to Jdilla!!

Dont cry is the reason I do sampling now. When you really break it down its absolutely insane and even the fact he did this with an MPC3000 and no visual aids is absolutely insane. Cant wait to see the future of my sampling. Be ready for The Empty Space Cadet 👑

All I heard was the love and commitment that his family and friends provided for him his entire life and beyond. That's beautiful.

Damn, that last part with the mask really got to me. R.I.P. The greatest producer ever!