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Dilla famously crafted 29 of the 32 tracks while in a hospital bed using only a turntable and a BOSS SP-303 sampler. Why It Matters:

(2012): A collection featuring various Detroit artists over Dilla's production. j dilla albums

Around the same time, J Dilla began collaborating with A Tribe Called Quest, producing tracks for their album (1998). His work with the group helped shape the sound of their music, introducing a new level of sophistication and depth to their lyrics. Dilla famously crafted 29 of the 32 tracks

A posthumous studio album that showcases his transition toward more live instrumentation and diverse vocal collaborations. Welcome 2 Detroit (2001): His work with the group helped shape the

, Dilla helped define the "neo-soul" sound of the era. The album is a hallmark of his signature laid-back, swinging rhythm. The Shining (2006):