Dilla Time

The Life and Afterlife of the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm

by Dan Charnas

No cover — Dan Charnas: Dilla Time (2022, Farrar, Straus & Giroux)

480 pages

English language

Published May 20, 2022 by Farrar, Straus & Giroux.

ISBN:: 978-0-374-72165-7

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loppear reviewed Dilla Time by Dan Charnas

superb musician's biography

5 stars

A superb musician's biography, beautifully researched threads of musicology, Detroit, influences and connections. I wasn't aware of J Dilla prior to reading, appreciated the tour of 90s and 00s performers I do recognize and the technical transitions in electronic music capability and performance expressed through JD's explorations and legacy. Wonderfully extensive supporting youtube playlist.

Koven Smith reviewed Dilla Time by Dan Charnas

Wish all music books were like this

5 stars

This book was fabulous. Well-researched and compelling, it doubles as a history of Detroit in addition to a study of both the musical and social importance of Dilla himself.