{"product_id":"jay-dee-welcome-to-detroit-instrumentals-special-edition-vinyl-2lp","title":"J Dilla: Welcome 2 Detroit Instrumentals - Special Edition Vinyl 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's worth remembering that even though Jay Dee\u003c\/i\u003e had already produced \u003cstrong\u003eA Tribe Called Quest\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDe La\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ethe Pharcyde\u003c\/strong\u003e when this came out, he was not yet the bonafide beat messiah he's known as today. His 2001 BBE project was generally knocked for sloppy vocals, not quite a fair assessment, but one that probably caused more than a few folks to overlook it. With Jay's growing stature and the success of disciples like \u003cstrong\u003eDwele\u003c\/strong\u003e (who contributed heavily to this project), maybe it's time to take another look, and this instrumental version provides a good way to do it. Although you'll have to go back to the full album for one of the best grooves (\"Rico Suave Bossa Nova\" is not included here), and although some tracks, like the Donald Byrd remake \"Think Twice,\" don't quite work sans vocals, most others, like \"Give It Up\" and \"Featuring Phat Cat\" just plain bump like nobody's business.   Tracks like \"It's Like That\" and the \u003cstrong\u003eKarriem Riggins\u003c\/strong\u003e collabo \"The Clapper\" demonstrate Jay's knack for making a compelling beat with the most minimal of elements, while Jay's influences show up on other tracks, like the \u003cstrong\u003eKraftwerk\u003c\/strong\u003e homage \"BBE,\" the nod to \u003cstrong\u003eEWF\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"Brazilian Groove\") and the \u003cstrong\u003eOneness of Juju\u003c\/strong\u003e cut-up \"African Rhythms.\" Also check \"Y'all Ain't Ready\" and \"It's Like That.\" Here's to second chances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003especial edition instrumental version of J Dilla's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?q=Welcome+2+Detroit\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\u0026amp;sort_by=relevance\u0026amp;filter.p.vendor=J+Dilla\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWelcome 2 Detroit\u003c\/a\u003e album\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes bonus track \"Rice Suave Bossa Nova\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack double vinyl pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egatefold sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoriginal release year: 2001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: BBE 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by the monk 08\/2005\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"J Dilla","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":42508532514906,"sku":"hh-6100","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/files\/jdilla-welcome2detroit-blackvinyl-1.jpg?v=1764709606","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/jay-dee-welcome-to-detroit-instrumentals-special-edition-vinyl-2lp","provider":"turntablelab.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}