U dont die when ur heart stops beating, u die when people stop remembering you. rest easy dilla

Dilla never died, he just ran out of things to sample here on earth. Safe travels my friend.

I feel like a moron for not knowing about this man sooner, I recently just discovered him, and once I learned he’s passed, hearing his best music just hit harder than I expected. It’s amazing how some modern artists have led you to go back to the roots, the history of music, Flying Lotus brought me here along with Nujabes, and I’m forever grateful. J Dilla will now be remembered for the rest of my lifetime, and those who pass away before us are never rlly gone. Thank you J Dilla for all that you’ve done and given to us, the listeners, the loners, the broken, the mended, the healers, the strugglers, and most importantly the survivors.

Sounds like a sadness that doesn’t go away no matter how hard you try

I saw Dilla @ Jazz Cafe in London in late 2005, the whole night it was just hype-man and MC's asking the DJ to spin DIlla beats with no sign of the man. During the last beat of the night we noticed a couple of guys carrying a weak looking man down the stairs that led onto the stage, then placed him onto a wheelchair. 'everyone give it up for DIllaaaaaa' shouted out the guy on the mic. You could see how much he loved being there but the man looked so tired, just slumped in his chair while bedroom producers and djs in the crowd, most of whom grew up on his music, were fighting against each other to throw him their mix-cds. He didn't have the energy to collect them, just to give the crowd an apologetic, thankful look. A few weeks later news came out that he had succumbed to a rare disease and lost his life at the age of 32. Every time i hear this tune, originally made for Proof of D12 fame, an MC who is also no longer with us, it puts me in such a sombre place, and just reminds me how precious life is, and how thankful we all should be for this life we're given.

The song is called Life but Dila died at age 32, I've heard the beat was for Proof who died also at 32 and ultimately the beat was used by Xxxtentacion who died at age 20. The most depressing irony in music

It’s as if the sample makes me question life choices. Yet, the drums keep pushing me forward.

found out about this through x, "hate will never win". Sad to find art abandoned like this and the creator having passed, ive learnt how to play this on piano ever since i heard x's version of this, may J Dilla rest in peace man

In Norwegian, the word “Dilla” means “to soothe”. I just find that to be beautiful and perfect; for this track in particular... a lullaby for the soul

Sampled from "Blue in Green" by Miles Davis (composed by Bill Evans), just in case you were curious

I’m an amateur Mpc producer and I really think Dilla was the best ever on the Mpc. My wife asked me why I put him above all other producers and I told her that he was more humble and while these other producers will always be compared to each other for their body of work, he would have created the machines they were creating on. We also have the same birthday which made me feel even more connected to his spirit when I produce. I study hard and try my best and I think about Dilla every day. He truly inspires my dreams.

I love how simple this beat is, yet it's probably one of the saddest and most Beautiful beats i have ever heard. RIP J DILLA AND EVERY LEGEND WHO IS NO LONGER WITH US

2019, almost 13 years and people still pay their respects. ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

Crazy how this song, alone, can literally adjust my whole mood and demeanor. I immediately start to reflect on life and wonder if I'm really living to my fullest potential or if I'm just existing. I'm not sure if Dilla really intended that when he was making this beat, but I know what effect it has on me. Never underestimate the power of music, or art in general. RIP Dilla

Happy birthday Dilla. Your music is timeless. Your story is epic. You shaped music for generations. God Bless you

Easily one of the most beautiful Beats ever produced

Nujabes and J Dilla were born on the same day, passed the same month. They both changed my life Thank you !

Sampling the greatest album in jazz history and converting it into hip hop form. True art and creative brilliance.

hate will never win

My grandad bernie died this morning in his sleep..... my hero....this mans music was the first thing i thought to play to soothe my broken heart... rip grandad, love forever... your with your love now for eternity ❤️ Life

J Dilla was lofi hiphop before lofi hiphop was lofi hiphop

I have SO Much to say about this. 1. To sample one of Miles Davis' greatest melodies stole my heart 2. To do a GOOD SAMPLE PERIOD stole my heart. 3. There are 2 producers on the planet i trust a sample of classic music with: 9th wonder and J Dilla 4. .. i can't explain it.. this man loves music. you can feel it in your bones with the music he makes. 5. if he ever would have made a song for me i'd cry. I'd straight cry.

J dilla was a real nigga. Growing up always listening to bronx hip hop all the way here in the UK getting through primary school up until secondary J dilla would always be in the playlists from time to time. Never gave enough recognition to the guys amazing music. Rest easy J.

2021. This still gives me chills. Good chills ❤️ Dilla. No one come close. It gets no better than this. The repetitions, the beautiful simplicity, the expertly placed kick drum in everything he create, the silences between the note placement, blows my mind. How Dilla was able to create beats so magical out of the tiniest, most delicate chops that you or I wouldn’t even hear. A true true musical genius. The grand master of hiphop, if ever there was one. So sad that he’s not around but grateful for all that he gifted this earth. This life. Life. Pure meditation.

came back here after hearing the news about DOOM..

ironically, j dilla and nujabes were born on the exact same day.

Years and years have passed, yet.. I still find my way back here every single time regardless of how many Instrumentals get released.. this one remains unmatched. We appreciated you when you were here and appreciate you now your gone Thanks you J. 🥃

This song is peaceful Like rain from the heavens Pure and not evil It washes clean the earth Water is a cleansing agent Cleaning up dirt To my amazement Cause I compare it to the way God Washed me and made me soil That is Fragrant Blessings to everyone When I breath A new song is sung This comes from The one who has made me one Psalm 40:3 “He has put a new song in my mouth, praise to our God; many will see it and fear, And will trust in the LORD.”

Days when I’m really down and depressed I just lay down in my bed, turn on a Bluetooth speaker and let this play. This beat really helps with the pain. Thank you J Dilla for making this beat.

Facing many mental health problems atm.. Anxiety, panic attacks, the whole package.. Thank you Dilla and everyone involved. Rest easy.

Xxxtentacion rap on this beat that I never know j dilla produced damn. RIP TO THE BOTH 🙏🏽

J Dilla killed it with this one along with his other masterpieces. When ever I’m feeling down I just come back to this track and bop my head to it, it seems to cheer me up. Amazing. Phenomenal.

this song got me thinking about the past, and if shit could have been different..

The ultimate of beats. This one could tell an entire story without anyone speaking over the top! But, since we are all here, there's no excuse not to let some stories fly on this incredible piece of music. J Dilla masterfully samples some jazz piano and adds his own savory swung mpc drums. This guy played and programmed these drums for the ultimate swing and knock. The mix is dark and balanced, with the low end and drums taking up most of the space, with plenty of room left in the to 5k-20khz for the piano melody. This is masterfully done, and heavily respected!

What a breathtaking genius. Nostalgia and awe delivered to listeners via brilliantly shining beats.

This song allows you to sit in the sadness, a little more comfortably.

This made me reminisce on all the good and bad man, almost was in tears. Nobody displays and carries emotions in a delivery harder than Dilla.

Typed in “what is life” and this was the fourth video down. It didn’t answer my question, but it gave me enough to let the stress go away

THIS SONG HELPED ME SO MUCH ABOUT 8 YEARS AGO GOING THROUGH THINGS ONE OF THE FIRST INSTRUMENTALS THAT MADE ME WANNA FREESTYLE AND JUST MADE ME GET THINGS OUT MY CHEST WEATHER IT SOUNDED LIKE IT HAD FLOW OR NOT ...R.I.P J DILLA

So glad I remembered this Song, coming back to it years later and I'm feeling the beautiful loneliness and effects it has

Rip Etika, the instrumental always helps me deal with someones passing. Joycon Boyz forever❤

Gotta love that Bill Evans sample. My fave

I'm an artist I paint alot and this track makes good music to keep me in my art zone. Rest in Peace J DILLA. Thank You for leaving us your legacy in Music.

Dilla got me through my youth highschool and early adulthood. Early-2000s is known for obnoxious music and led me to a search of true underground then. Only to discover real music from talented people. If it were not for streaming sites such as this- it was near impossible to source. When SoundCloud came out early, it changed the scene. Back then had to visit certain cities around the globe just to listen to these people spin. Still remember going to Tokyo and listening to similar like Nujabes. What a time

It's kinda ironic that the name of this song is life and three people associated with this song have died

This instrumental get's me thinking about LIFE

whenever i have some writers block or have gone awhile without writing i always come back to this and see my core flow brought back into place

this beat man. i always come back to this vid once in a while. its so calm, but somber, its so gentle with its sadness. rip dilla man.

Listened to this music while doing homework. Got 95 percent. That's the power of Dilla.

Just sitting underneath the stars listening to this and thinking about life.

One of the most exquisite yet simplest beats ever. Dilla keeping that heat alive.

My absolute favorite by J Dilla 💜💜💜 May you Rest in Music, king... you are an instrument within itself. Asé to a God!

Damn this piece takes me somewhere else. It's incredible how the human body can connect with and understand sounds. Stuff like this doesn't need any lyrics to be understood. You either do or you don't. RIP J D

Rip to X, J Dilla, Proof, Bill Evans, and Miles Davis

This is legit one of my favorite tracks to just chill to. I'll play it on repeat sometimes.

No se como llegué aquí... Sinceramente nunca escuché la canción original pero el beat es magnífico, lo escuché con los ojos cerrados y me llevó a mi niñez alla por el final de los 90's y 2000 cuando tenía a mi familia unida.. y me devolvió al 2021... fue agridulce recordar pero es magnífico.

RIP Mac Miller, RIP Dilla. Whenever a Hip-Hop artist dies, I always listen to this instrumental..

You can hear & feel the pain in this beat....I love it, it's dope....

Such a timeless piece of art. Long live J Dilla.

one of my favorite songs ‘life by RM” samples this same beat and its a very special and beautiful song to me. this really got me all emo

One of the most somber and the most nicest beat I've ever heard. And the fact that Dilla sampled this from one of my favorite Miles Davis songs is amazing.

Funny how this track is titled "Life", but it always leaves you thinking about death

As a human being and music apprentice, I have deep respect and gratitude for the great contribution to world culture presented by this man, the work of this artist is immeasurable, as it is something unique and exclusive to his creative spirit... living in the time of Dilla was an ecstasy, a gift, which I was allowed to perceive. 🍀

Heard the piano riff before going to sleep and I had to listen to it a bit just to chill out before getting some good rest. R.I.P Dilla and thank you for all the beautiful music you put out. It will always be a huge source of inspiration for us to keep making what we love and to keep seeking beauty everywhere around us.

12 years without Dilla , keep on shining King !

YOU SEE, A BEAT CAN BE PERFECT IN A SIMPLE WAY. WORDS FROM J DILLA. LONG LIVE DILLA. WE LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS.

J Dilla is completely a master, his beats teleports you to the best memories you've ever had..

If my life had loading screens… this would be the music playing.

Sometimes when life feels like it’s too much to deal with I just sit and vibe to this Rest in peace Dilla

Man i been listening to this song for years yo i was just a kid but man how much has jdilla and nujabes has changed my whole life Edit/Feb 7 2018: Happy Birthday Jdilla And Nujabes may you legends rest in beats 🌊🙏🏽💙

Wound up here from an Uncle Chael trash talk gone wrong video. Greatest random click of all time.

First drop of beat and soothing note . I was JUST into it. And love so much this heart pounding beat. 💓

ah 3am and i'm here again thinking about life RIP Dilla

I keep coming back to this beat in every hard time its like this song feels like a hug to my heart. My brother actually showed me this beat the night my dad left after a long abusive life with him, that night my brother taught me what free styling is and how it can help get your stress and mental out. He made me feel safe at that moment and helped me forget and i can still remember the feeling i got when i first heard this and books of war that night. Its kinda funny seeing how this song pulls in all kinds of people with there own stories or reasons why there here maybe thats why i feel so warm and at peace when i hear this. All our souls are here and you can feel it when you hear it. life is hard but i gotta say this beat harder. I wish i could thank j dilla and thank my brother another million times for showing me this world of music. Its been 6 years sence he left and as much as i dont like to think about it but when i do i listen to this, close my eyes, and freestyle just like i did that night. All of you stay safe and keep listing with hopefully some hope and strength in your heart to keep fighting.

Crazy how this legend is still connecting the world together

This beat is definitely one of Dilla’s best. Makes me want to chill out and think about life

J Dilla had to die. The man put his whole life essence into these beats. He fused himself with the melody. His body left to rot, his soul-lingers as long as his music plays.

Something about this beat always takes my mind to another place, our journey through life and all the things we experience with it and the dudes who lose their way along the path and may never see the light of day. Big Salute to all the real ones out there. R.I.P. Jay Dee. Stay Real Y’all.

R. I. P. Dilla ❤ Это жизнь, ты должен оставаться цельным , На своих ошибках учится дурак, Тяжело признать что был не прав, и внести поправки, новый день как трамплин для старта, Так люблю хип-хоп, мой отчаянный бартер, выручал когда не верил в завтра, опыт миллионов укрепился в правду , достучаться до небес к антракту , боже сохрани все эти арты, все проблемы забываю, когда слышу парты, это словно люкс аппарты, не гадаю на таро, совсем другие карты, ценность жизни, ставки , не поверю никому , оберегает ангел, Верь как в это верю я, мои вторые латы, Не страшат и в сомали пираты, Устрашают дилетанты, усадил за парты , осознай о чем ведутся диалоги, только ты и автор, если хочешь называй терактом, покушаюсь на дерьмо из уст продажных вафлей , этот путь особен , не продал бы за рубли на карте, даже евро в банке, не разрушит мою веру, Ганди 👳🙏✌

this beat really just wrenches my soul god

Thank you J Dilla for influencing Lo-FI

Who's chillin 2022?

Legend… it sounds like he put his soul into this and J never knew this is where x got this beat from

This song means a lot to me. It was my gateway into hip hop. After hearing this from an xxxtentacion playlist I really loved the production which caused me to discover this gem. This would lead me into diving into donuts and Dilla remixes. The production of J Dilla would lead me to discover groups like The Pharcyde and ATCQ. Without this track I would still have the music taste of an anxiety teenage boy like when I was 12 so glad this track could show me such a diverse and great sound of music

J Dilla, the father of lo-fi hip hop

Can’t imagine the blues when people heard the news Some world was split in two while others sad confused I know hearts were infused to the life in your tunes Melodies for the vibing sessions of a crew Food for the silent tears and vibrant years of the youth Personally, you guided my life when it looped So thank you, I will never forget what you’ve produced Your music influenced the world... if you only knew

I’m a 22 year old music addict lol. Rock n roll showed me my love for music. Then J Dilla and hip hop showed me the feel of music. I’ve always dreamed of creating music played guitar from a young age now I’m flipping samples. Thanks, JayDee

Just lost someone really close to me and haven’t really felt the same since… Dilla helps me remember that they’re only truly gone if you forget them. Gone but not forgotten brother🙏

Blue in green RIP Miles Davis RIP Jay Dee

This track right here is what is played when Jay and Nujabes meet up above on a bench smoking an L. R.I.P

I love Dilla. When he died my fellow friend said to me "he left something, go and take it". I'm 35 right now, and I'm still going through that on my music, that it's of him. Thank you Dilla to give me a full life adventure. Can't imagine my life without your music. Beat in Peace.

Man no song hits like this, it always makes me think and sobres me up

Thats the best snare I've ever heard

This man was reflecting a whole cluster of emotions through his beats, just like Nujabes and other pioneers... They both didn't like being in the spotlight too much, maybe that's why their art is so full of colors and value, compared with the artists of todays artificial commercial machine. Rest in beats!

This school never gets old.

Dilla, Great, beautiful, hip hop for ever, from France, big up for this vibe and energy peace in the world

Had to come here after Kobe died 😢😢😢 R.I.P. Kobe and j Dilla true legends 💯😭❤️

Dilla never ceases to amaze me, RIP.

👑RM from BTS got me here. It made me want to learn more about the artist and his work. This is a good song. So melodic and emotional. RM did him justice lyrically and rapping 💜

The year is 2022 and this joint lives in my mind rent free. RIP J DILLA & RIP PROOF