A great one, but I think that to say he's greater than, say, The Bomb Squad or Prince Paul is more a function of mourning than of actual musical quality.

Dilla haters are scarcer than antiweed rap songs.

"I don't smoke weed or cess, 'cause it's known to give a brother brain damage, and brain damage on the mic don't manage nothing."

-- Dr. Dre, "Express Yourself"

No, DJ Premier is the best producer in hip-hop history, without a doubt.

Without J Dilla I would have never, ever listened to Hip Hop in a million years. On the train back from Bellingham one time, I listened to the entirety of Donuts, and I stepped off that train ride understanding why it was that I needed to listen to more.

After reading this I had to find out who J Dilla is. I am glad I did. Changed my view on this genre of music.

Dilla belongs in the discussion. He picks up where Tip leaves off. To cast aside Tip, Pete Rock, Large Pro and Dre is a mistake. How about in the top 5?

Dilla belongs in the discussion. He picks up where Tip leaves off. To cast aside Tip, Pete Rock, Large Pro and Dre is a mistake. How about in the top 5?