Yancey Media Group
For
Immediate Release
– Detroit, MI
‘DILLA
DAY DETROIT’
J.
Dilla Tribute Concert Live @ The Fillmore Theater in Detroit
Friday
February 10, 2012
On Friday February 10th, 2012 Detroit will be the epicenter
of a worldwide happening to celebrate the life of James ‘J Dilla’ Yancey.
Although ‘J Dilla Day’ will be celebrated in over 20 major cities worldwide,
only one venue will play host to these events in the hometown of one of the
greatest producers in music history. ‘DILLA DAY DETROIT’ will be held at The Fillmore
in the heart of downtown Detroit. The event will feature live performances in
tribute to the late great producer by local and national hip hop artists. The event will also serve as a launch
party for the Yancey Media Group in the advance promotion of ‘Rebirth of
Detroit’, a genre defining record.
James ‘J Dilla’ Yancey succumbed to Lupus in the year 2006 at the age of
32. Within the first 2 weeks of his passing, the Detroit Free Press, Metro
Times, Real Detroit Weekly, MTV.com, Source Magazine, Los Angeles Times and countless
more publications published articles which hailed his short career of 12 years
as one of the most prolific in the history of hip hop. From his work on chart
topping singles for Common, D’Angelo, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Mos Def, Q Tip, Janet
Jackson, etc. to his own genre redefining solo releases, J Dilla’s work touched
all seven continents, and left an indelible mark on the history of popular
music. In 2011, his mother Maureen Yancey (Ma Dukes) assembled a team of
industry professionals and native Detroiters to ensure that his legacy in music
carries on through positive philanthropic initiatives that focus on youth music
programs and scholarship endowments for higher education in the musical arts.
To encompass these endeavors, she has commissioned the creation of ‘Rebirth of
Detroit’, a recording which features J Dilla’s productions accompanied by
Detroit emcees, singers, and musicians in an effort that crosses both racial
and generational divisions. The ‘Rebirth of Detroit’ will serve as a flashpoint
for signifying the artist community can unify for the common good of both J
Dilla’s family, the youth of the Detroit and metropolitan area, as well as his
fans worldwide.
The mention of J Dilla’s name in almost any circle of the entertainment
business emits both reverence and unwavering respect. This tribute concert will
not be short on star power. Hosting the evening will be Academy Award Nominated
Actress Taraji P. Henson, with headliners that include Busta Rhymes, Jay
Electronica, Phife (A Tribe Called Quest), Phat Kat, Danny Brown (No. 1 Rap
Album of 2011/Spin Magazine) and the Nick Speed Orchestra. J Rocc, from the
legendary Beat Junkies Crew, will be DJ’ing the event. Also expected to attend
include a who’s who in the world’s of popular music, professional sports and ‘A’
list entertainers. In conjunction with worldwide celebrations, Planet.TV will
be webcasting The Fillmore concert and showcasing J Dilla birthday events in
Sao Paulo, Brazil, London, Tokyo and Melbourne, Australia among the many
celebrations throughout the globe.
More information about this event
and the J Dilla Foundation, go to www.jdillarebirthofdetroit.com
.
PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS TO:
Tate McBroom
MEDIA DIRECTOR – Yancey Media
Group
Cell: 248-789-8889
Email: yanceymediagroup@gmail.com
