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Common Reveals He Did This To Be Able To Use Bobby Caldwell Sample In “The?Light”
- He sampled Caldwell's "Open Your Eyes" on the classic 2000 record.
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J Dilla's daughters step to forefront as hip-hop icon is honored in Pistons retail line
The late J. Dilla is celebrated on 313 Day with Detroit Pistons gear designed by Royce 5'9" and overseen by Dilla's daughters.
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Royce Da 5’9″ Details Honoring J Dilla’s Legacy With Detroit Pistons Merch Collab: See the?Collection
The capsule arrives on March 13 in celebration of 313 Day.
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Siri, play Dilla's 'Welcome 2 Detroit.'
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Common Recalls Kanye West & J Dilla Mother’s Day Meetup: ‘Dilla Had a Lot of Love for?Ye’
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“He was one of the great ones”: Artists pay tribute to Amp Fiddler, the influential Detroit musician who has died, aged 65
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Amp Fiddler, a Prolific Fixture of Detroit Music, Dead at 65
Fiddler played with Parliament-Funkadelic and Prince, introduced J Dilla to the MPC, and more throughout his career
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Amp Fiddler, Parliament-Funkadelic Keyboardist, Dead at 65
The funk and soul musician was also a mentor to late Detroit producer J Dilla. Amp Fiddler, Parliament-Funkadelic Keyboardist, Dead at 65 Eddie Fu
