The Legacy of J Dilla

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J Dilla
J Dilla

Self (archive footage)

Mats Nileskär
Mats Nileskär

Self (archive audio)

Frank Nitt
Frank Nitt

Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend

Martha Yancey
Martha Yancey

Self - Sister

Illa J
Illa J

Self - Brother (as John Yancey)

Maureen Yancey
Maureen Yancey

Self - Mother

DJ Jazzy Jeff
DJ Jazzy Jeff

Self - Producer; Friend

Amp Fiddler
Amp Fiddler

Self (archive footage)

Q-Tip
Q-Tip

Self (archive footage)

Edwin Houghton
Edwin Houghton

Self - Journalist

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