The late James “J Dilla” Yancey has been compared to icons whose names normally wouldn’t be mentioned in the same paragraph as hip-hop artists. Legends like Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk. It’s ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Mos Def – and his Big Band – is another impressive get for the University Musical Society’s ...

The hip-hop legend explained that he has no interest in performing at the big game – but he understands the prestige of it all. 3 days ago “His bass was so fucking funky,” the legendary Bronx producer ...

When a show with the title “Mos Def Big Band: A Tribute to Detroit’s J Dilla” comes to town, it’s hard not to have high expectations. Not only was one of the most talented rappers performing the work ...