Metal Lungies

Here’s a new EP from local hero turned hip-hop legend J Dilla. James Yancey’s beats have become sacred following the mania after his passing in 2006. Donut Shop includes three unreleased Dilla beats as well as three instrumentals for Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, and Mos Def. Vinyl collectors will want to get their hands on the physical version, which looks beautiful. I’m dreading all the songs that will come out using these beats, proudly labeled as “produced by J Dilla.”

Download: J Dilla – Donut Shop

via Stones Throw Records

As a bonus, watch RZA talk about how the Dilla-produced “10 Bricks” is the only successful emulation of the Wu-Tang sound.