>this weekend we lost one of the most talented producers in
>music. i cant explain how monumental a blow we in the hip hop
>community have just taken. I met James Yancey, or JayDee as we
>affectionately referred to him, in 1994 at battery studios
>nyc. From that day, hes never ceased to amaze me with his vast
>knowledge of good music and his nack for manipulating sounds
>and making them his own. i am an mc. ive been doing what i do
>for a long time. ive sat in many a basement, studio, tourbus,
>and livingroom watching and waiting as beats were being
>conceived for me to rock and i can honestly say, ive never
>seen anyone with a better understanding of sampling and re
>inventing sound. ive never seen anyone w a tighter grip on
>technology and how to use it to broaden ones perspective
>without losing site of the original essence...hip hop. Jay Dee
>was a true hip hop "Artist". The vinyl of the world served as
>his colors. the sp1200, mpc60, keybords and computer programs
>were the brushes he used to apply his gift to the canvas that
>is this world. ive never been a dickrider. i only give credit
>where credit is due and the genius of James Yancey is most
>definitely due credit. i cant begin to explain the influence
>his mind and ear has had on my band, myself,and the careers of
>so many other artists. The most humble, modest, worthy and
>gifted beatmaker ive known...and definitely the best producer
>on a mic. as i write these words, my tears splashing the
>keyboard, i reminisce on the times ive shared w Dilla, never
>without that signature smile and head bouncing to the beat,
>and finally understand the true meaning of passion. Jay Dee
>had a passion for life and music and will never be forgotten.
>i loved this brother. i love what hes done for us all.and
>though im happy hes no longer in the pain he had been recently
>feeling, im crushed by the pain of his absence. " The name is
>Dilla dog and i can only rep the real and the raw."
>
>my nigga Dilla.... rest in peace man.
>