J Dilla is set to be honored in his home city of Detroit by having a street named after him.
The late producer was confirmed on Tuesday (October 22) to be one of five historical figures from the city to be bestowed the honor alongside fellow producer Amp Fiddler, Detroit Piston Earl Cureton, civil rights leader Horace Sheffield Jr. and murdered local man Vincent Chin.
“Everyone here that was recommended is notable, is honorable, has done great things for our city, and we appreciate that this is very difficult for us to only select five,” said City Council President Mary Sheffield, per Detroit News.
Dilla will get an honorary street sign on the intersection of Nevada and Charest Streets near his family home where he famously recorded in a basement studio.
Amp Fiddler, a former member of George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic who mentored Dilla early on and introduced him to both the MPC drum machine and future collaborator Q-Tip, will have his sign at the intersection of Seven Mile Road and Revere Avenue where he grew up.
Dan Charnas, author of the acclaimed book Dilla Time: The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm, welcomed the news on social media.
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The late producer was confirmed on Tuesday (October 22) to be one of five historical figures from the city to be bestowed the honor alongside fellow producer Amp Fiddler, Detroit Piston Earl Cureton, civil rights leader Horace Sheffield Jr. and murdered local man Vincent Chin.
“Everyone here that was recommended is notable, is honorable, has done great things for our city, and we appreciate that this is very difficult for us to only select five,” said City Council President Mary Sheffield, per Detroit News.
Dilla will get an honorary street sign on the intersection of Nevada and Charest Streets near his family home where he famously recorded in a basement studio.
Amp Fiddler, a former member of George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic who mentored Dilla early on and introduced him to both the MPC drum machine and future collaborator Q-Tip, will have his sign at the intersection of Seven Mile Road and Revere Avenue where he grew up.
Dan Charnas, author of the acclaimed book Dilla Time: The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm, welcomed the news on social media.
J Dilla To Be Honored With His Own Street In Detroit
J Dilla is set to be honored with his own street in Detroit after being selected as one of five honorees who have made an impact on the city.
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