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| Studio album by J Dilla | |||||
| Released | August 22, 2006 | ||||
| Genre | Hip-Hop | ||||
| Label | BBE Records | ||||
| Producer | J Dilla Madlib Karriem Riggins J. Rocc |
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The Shining is the title of the second official solo album from late Hip Hop producer and rapper J Dilla, who died February 10, 2006. The Shining was incomplete at the time of J Dilla's passing and was posthumously finished off. Discounting the instrumental album Donuts, The Shining was the first full-length solo release by J Dilla (featuring vocals) since Welcome 2 Detroit five years earlier, and as such was highly anticipated. It was released on August 22, 2006 through BBE Records. An instrumental version of the album followed its release shortly afterward.
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History
As the album was only 75% complete at the time of J Dilla's passing, his friend Karriem Riggins was entrusted by Dilla's mother for the completion and handling of the record. Riggins himself has indicated that there will be further future releases of Dilla's music in the coming years, stating that "all of his music needs to be heard".[1] A few of the tracks on The Shining are vocal versions of previously heard material, such as "E=MC²" (a beat from his unreleased Another Batch beat tape), and "So Far to Go" (Donuts' "Bye" revamped and extended to serve as a remix to Common's "Go!"). This song was originally to be released by Common during the last quarter of 2005, as part of a Be special edition package. Upon Dilla's passing, the rapper decided that the song should be heard on The Shining instead. In 2007 an alternate version of "So Far To Go" containing new verses became featured on Common's "Finding Forever" album. Dilla features some of his past collaborators, such as the aforementioned Common, D'Angelo, Madlib, and Black Thought on the LP. The last track, "Won't Do", is the only song to feature Dilla rhyming by himself. It was also issued as a single (The Shining EP2), accompanied by a video that premiered on December 12, 2006. The video included appearances by J Dilla's collaborators over the years, including Common, Slum Village, Frank-N-Dank, Karriem Riggins, Black Thought, Talib Kweli, and J Dilla's younger brother, John Yancey (aka Illa J).
Reception
A promo single called "Love", featuring Pharoahe Monch, was leaked onto the internet sometime in February, 2006. The album itself was scheduled for an August 2006 release to allow time for the completion of a bonus DVD, that was due to be attached to each retail copy. Eventually, however, it was decided to release the two separately, with the DVD disc following after the album. The album received generally positive reviews and debuted with a fairly solid #103 position in its first week of release, according to Soundscan. An instrumental version of the album soon followed.
Track listing and production notes
1. "Geek Down" (Ft. Busta Rhymes)
- Produced by J Dilla (J. Yancey) for Pay-J Productions
- Published by E P H C Y Publishing / Universal Music Publishing Group (ASCAP)
- Written by Busta Rhymes (T. Smith), published by T'Ziah Music / Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp (BMI)
- Mixed by Bob Power.
- Busta Rhymes appears courtesy of Flipmode Entertainment / Aftermath Entertainment / Interscope Records
2. "E=MC2" (Ft. Common)
- Produced by J Dilla (J. Yancey) for Pay-J Productions
- Published by E P H C Y Publishing / Universal Music Publishing Group (ASCAP)
- Written by Common (R. Lynn)
- Published by Senseless Music / Universal Music Publishing Group (BMI)
- Cuts by J. Rocc. Mixed by Dave Cooley
- Common appears courtesy of GOOD Music / Geffen Records
3. "Love Jones"
- Produced by J Dilla (J. Yancey) for Pay-J Productions
- Published by E P H C Y Publishing / Universal Music Publishing Group (ASCAP)
- Drums by Karriem Riggins, Trumpet by Dontae Winslow and Rhodes & Nord lead by J Dilla
- Mixed by Dave Cooley.
- Contains a sample of "Humpty Dumpty", as performed by Marc Moulin
4. "Love" (Ft. Pharoahe Monch)
- Produced by J Dilla (J. Yancey) for Pay-J Productions
- Published by E P H C Y Publishing / Universal Music Publishing Group (ASCAP)
- Written by Pharoahe Monch (T. Jamerson)
- Published by Trescadecaphobia Music (BMI)
- Additional vocals by Shotyme & La
- Mixed by Dave Cooley
- Pharoahe Monch appears courtesy of SRC
- Contains a sample from "We Must be in Love" by The Five Stairsteps.
5. "Baby" (Ft. Madlib & Guilty Simpson)
- Produced by J Dilla (J. Yancey) for Pay-J Productions and Madlib (O. Jackson Jr.)
- Published by Copyright Control
- Written by J Dilla (J. Yancey) for Pay-J Productions and Guilty Simpson (B. Simpson)
- Published by E P H C Y Publishing / Universal Music Publishing Group (ASCAP) and Copyright Control (BMI)
- Mixed & Tracked by Dave Cooley
- Madlib appears courtesy of Stones Throw Records
6. "So Far to Go" (Ft. Common & D’Angelo)
- Produced by J Dilla (J. Yancey) for Pay-J Productions
- Published by E P H C Y Publishing / Universal Music Publishing Group (ASCAP)
- Written by Common (R. Lynn) and D’Angelo (D. Archer)
- Published by Senseless Music / Universal Music Publishing Group (BMI) and Ah Choo Music Publishing / Universal *Music Publishing Group (ASCAP)
- Mixed by Dave Cooley
- Common appears courtesy of GOOD Music / Geffen Records
- D’Angelo appears courtesy of Virgin Records America
- Contains a sample from "Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love)" by The Isley Brothers.
7. "Jungle Love" (Ft. M.E.D. & Guilty Simpson)
- Produced by J Dilla (J. Yancey) for Pay-J Productions
- Published by E P H C Y Publishing / Universal Music Publishing Group (ASCAP)
- Written by Guilty Simpson (B. Simpson) and MED (N. Jackson)
- Published by Copyright Control (BMI)
- Drums by Karriem Riggins and Octave cat & Tambourine by J Dilla
- Mixed by Dave Cooley
- MED appears courtesy of Stones Throw Records
8. "Over The Breaks"
- Produced by J Dilla (J. Yancey) for Pay-J Productions and Karriem Riggins
- Published by E P H C Y Publishing / Universal Music Publishing Group (ASCAP) and Karriem Riggins Music (ASCAP)
- Triton bass line by Karriem Riggins and J Dilla on the Micro Korg
9. "Body Movin’" (Ft. J. Rocc & Karriem Riggins)
- Produced by J Dilla (J. Yancey) for Pay-J Productions, Karriem Riggins and J. Rocc
- Published by E P H C Y Publishing / Universal Music Publishing Group (ASCAP), Karriem Riggins Music (ASCAP) and Copyright Control
- Drums and solo on the Korg MS20 by Karriem Riggins, Autoharp / bass line on the Octave cat by J Dilla, cuts by J.Rocc
- Additional tracking by Kelly Hibbert
- Mixed by Dave Cooley
10. "Dime Piece (Remix)" (Ft. Dwele)
- Produced by J Dilla (J. Yancey) for Pay-J Productions
- Published by E P H C Y Publishing / Universal Music Publishing Group (ASCAP)
- Written by Dwele (A. Gardner), published by Emi April Music Inc (ASCAP)
- Mixed by J Dilla.
11. "Love Movin’" (Ft. Black Thought)
- Produced by J Dilla (J. Yancey) for Pay-J Productions
- Published by E P H C Y Publishing / Universal Music Publishing Group (ASCAP)
- Written by Black Thought (T. Collins)
- Published by Careers Bmg Music Publishing (BMI)
- Drums by Karriem Riggins, Bass and Guitar by J Dilla
- Mixed by Bob Power
- Black Thought appears courtesy of Def Jam Records
12. "Won't Do"
- Written and Produced by J Dilla (J. Yancey) for Pay-J Productions
- Published by E P H C Y Publishing / Universal Music Publishing Group (ASCAP)
- Additional tracking by Kelly Hibbert
- Mixed by Dave Cooley.
- Contains a sample from "Footsteps In The Dark" by The Isley Brothers, and "Alfie" by Dick Hyman.[2]
Chart positions
| Year | Album | Chart Positions | ||
| Billboard 200 | Top Independent Albums | Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | ||
| 2006 | The Shining | #103 | #9 | #35 |
Credits
- Executive Producers: James ‘Dilla’ Yancey and Karriem Riggins
- Co-Executive Producers: Maureen ‘Ma Dukes’ Yancey, Tim Maynor, Eddie ‘Bladow!’ Bezalel and Peter ‘Monty Burns’ Adarkwah
- A&R: Eddie ‘Bladow!’ Bezalel
- Art Direction & Design: Mazik 72 Saevitz for Self & Upendo Taylor for Leroy Jenkins
- Mastering: Dave Cooley
- Photography: Johnny Tergo
- Management for J Dilla: Tim Maynor
- Management for Karriem Riggins: Jason Barber
- US Press Promotions - Backspin Promotions: Gamall Awad 718.399.1632
References
- ^ http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006606290303
- ^ http://hiphopisread.blogspot.com/2007/07/sample-example-dick-hyman-j-dilla.html
| J Dilla |
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| Discography | Proteges | Category |
| Groups |
| 1st Down · Slum Village · The Ummah · Soulquarians · Jaylib |
| Solo Albums |
| Welcome 2 Detroit (2001) · Ruff Draft (2003) · Donuts (2006) · The Shining (2006) |
| Collaborations |
| Fan-Tas-Tic (Vol. 1) (1997) · Fantastic, Vol. 2 (2000) · Best Kept Secret (2000) Quite Delicious (2003) · 48 Hours (2003) · Champion Sound (2003) |
| Singles/EPs |
| "Get Dis Money" (1999) · "I Don't Know" (2000) · "Climax (Girl Shit)" (2000) "Raise It Up" (2001) · "Fuck The Police" (2001) · "Pause" (2001) |
| Instrumental Albums |
| Vol. 1: Unreleased (2002) · Vol. 2: Vintage (2003) |
