Dilla's Equipment being Donated to Smithsonian

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Two of J. Dilla's most prized musical instruments are being donated by his mother to The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. As part of the museum's new "Musical Crossroads" exhibit launching in 2016, Dilla's mom donated his custom-built Minimoog Voyager synth as well as his Akai MIDI Production Center 3000 to the exhibit. Along with Dilla, collections from Chuck D, George Clinton, Louis Armstrong, and more will be included in the display.

"I feel it’s necessary to raise the level of art appreciation in the hip-hop sector and honor my son James Dewitt Yancey, one of the most influential individuals in the history of hip-hop," said Dilla's mom, Maureen Yancey, in a press statement.
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:pimp: hell yea dude deserves it

i can't believe the very first reply is hate, though :lol:

in before people start saying he shouldn't be honored because of their own preferences as opposed to just appreciating it for what it is.
 
Dope

Are their better hip hop producers then him? Yea, but he still did fantastic work and is very deserving of the honor
 
MastaMind033 said:
Dope

Are their better hip hop producers then him? Yea, but he still did fantastic work and is very deserving of the honor
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Shhhhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeet :lol: off top?




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