Donuts is the second and final studio album by American hip hop producer J Dilla. It was released on February 7, 2006, by Stones Throw Records, on his 32nd birthday, just three days before his death. Dilla's health began to decline following a tour in early 2002.

Released on his 32nd birthday, Donuts was the final J Dilla album released during his lifetime. The instrumental hip hop album’s 31 tracks reflect J Dilla’s age at the time of recording, during...

May 15, 2021 · J Dilla is likely referring to the dire news of his illness from the doctors during his stay at Cedars-Sinai Hospital. Geek Down Sample-wise, this track mainly consists of a section taken from Charlie’s Theme by the Jimi Entley Sound with a sound effect from ESG’s UFO.

Feb 7, 2006 · J Dilla's Donuts is a 31 track inspired mish mash of classic soul, funk and whatever else he found amusing to insert. We can get sections borrowed from the great Isley Brothers or Shuggie Otis, then we swing to Martha Reeves, then it's something from 10cc, Smokey Robinson or …

Feb 8, 2006 · J Dilla's eagerly awaited Donuts, the follow-up to 2001's Welcome 2 Detroit (released as Jay Dee), is, like its predecessor, a stark departure from the cozy-socks-and-Xbox feel of his former...

Dec 23, 2022 · In case you’re completely out of the loop on what Donuts is, it’s an album entirely composed of sample-based rap instrumentals by legendary producer James Yancey, who is better known as J Dilla. It’s his most celebrated project, but …

Jul 10, 2022 · J Dilla's legendary beat tape "Donuts" and its influenced has rippled through of the time and space of hip-hop as a genre.

Feb 9, 2016 · In honor of the 10th anniversary of Donuts, the Observer gathered together an elite handful of friends and fans of Dilla and his contributions to modern music to speak on how the influence of...

Feb 8, 2016 · With TIDAL Rewind, we blow the dust off an old album that’s begging to be heard again. Here we look back at J Dilla’s ‘Donuts’, which just turned ten years old. * * * What is Donuts? Donuts is the lionized instrumental hip-hop album by revered producer J Dilla.

Feb 7, 2006 · Welcome to the Show Donuts began simply enough as an idea to turn a particularly good demo beat tape into a full-length release, and has since became a classic hip-hop album, one of the defining works of the artist's life.