Music, Podcasts - Posted by FWMJ on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 2:22 - 9 Comments

Chris “Daddy” Dave, Robert Glasper, The Experiement/The Foundation w/ Mos Def - J Dilla Tribute @ University of Michigan

Tags: Casey Benjamin, Chris Daddy Dave, De La Soul, Detroit, HEAVy, J Dilla, Live Music, Mos Def, Robert Glasper, Slum Village, The Foundation

Live recording from the J Dilla Tribute Mos Def organized in Ann Arbor several days ago. Props to Okayplayer High Voltage for originating this recording.

Mos Def & The Experiment/The Foundation - Dilla Tribute: Play Now | Download

Set List:
1. Black Radio
2. Fantastic
3. The $
4. Interlude
5. E=MC²
6. Jam
7. Ms. Fat Booty
8. THe Look of Love
9. Players
10. Bass Solo
11. Jam
12. Interlude
13. Paint The World
14. Interlude
15. Stakes Is High
16. Fall In Love

Here is an excerpt and link to an article written in the Detroit News:

The spirit of J Dilla was felt throughout Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium on Monday night, as rapper-actor Mos Def and his Big Band performed a tribute to the late Detroit producer, who died in February 2006 of complications from lupus.

During a loose 90-minute set that felt more like a jam session than a proper concert, Mos Def and his six-piece band — which included a drummer, keyboardist, bass player, trombonist, trumpet player and a multi-instrumentalist — didn’t so much remake Dilla’s songs as bring to life the feel of his compositions.

Mos Def took the stage with a bandana covering his face and a New York Yankees cap, and throughout the show he gave props to Detroit. (Close enough.) As he took the stage, Mos formed devil’s horns with his hand — the international symbol for “rock” — but instead of rocking put on a thoughtful, lively tribute to his friend James Yancey, one of the founding members of Detroit hip-hop troupe Slum Village.

Mos was clearly having fun, grooving along with his band and often grinning from ear to ear.

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James
Jan 28, 2008 13:11

Do you have any more of this show? It was probably my favorite show and I have been looking for it for a week now.

FWMJ
Jan 30, 2008 3:58

this is the full show. i’ll put up a tracklist in a moment

Hawkes
Jan 30, 2008 9:22

HOLY!!! Baby Jesus!!! This is sooo dope

ray
Feb 7, 2008 12:45

great!
thanks 4 sharing.

NovelLover
Mar 3, 2008 15:20

Mos Def is phenomenal! But have ya’ll heard of the Rapper/Emcee Novel? He was signed to Rawkus Records back when Mos Def and Talib Qweli was signed. He is coming out with his own album, “Audiobiography”. He is now signed to Capitol/Rowdy Records… and he’s produced songs on Alicia Keyes, Leona Lewis — and I heard he is now working with Beyonce!! You can see more of him at: http://www.myspace.com/novelmyspace. HE IS AMAZING!!!!!! I don’t know why he hasn’t blown up yet?? Extremely talented individual. His singing gives me the chills~~~

ConciousGirl
Mar 3, 2008 18:49

Mos Def is the shit! But have ya’ll heard of the Rapper/Emcee Novel? He was signed to Rawkus Records back when Mos Def and Talib Qweli was signed. He is coming out with his own album, “Audiobiography”. He is now signed to Capitol/Rowdy Records… and he’s produced songs on Alicia Keyes, Leona Lewis — and I heard he is now working with Beyonce!! You can see more of him at: http://www.myspace.com/novelmyspace.

Kanye West is dope as well… he helped support a ROWDY artist, Colin Munroe who re-made “Flashing Lights” entitled, “I want those flashing lights.” You all should check it out on YOU TUBE, it’s getting a lot of press!! Rowdy is coming up!! From Colin Munroe, to NOVEL the awesome Rapper/Emcee, to The Dallas Austin Experience to the NEW TLC, Just a girl and their sorry ass song RINGTONE… but they have other songs up their sleeves AND they can sing AND dance… and HOT AS HELL!!!!

James
Jul 11, 2008 18:23

Can you make this available for downloading on to itunes? sick concerts!!!!

Max
Jul 16, 2008 0:00

I was at that concert, it was so sick. I was sitting two rows behind J dilla’s mom.

Alex
May 6, 2009 9:11

who is the bass player? sick stuff.