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CassKidd uncovers how the UK connected with J Dilla before the world caught on, tracing early co-signs with guests including Dan Charnas, Lord Apex, Pete Tong and Slowe.

Long before the wider world caught on, the UK had already formed a deep connection with J Dilla. In this documentary, CassKidd explores how Britain recognised Dilla’s genius early, how key UK artists and tastemakers championed his work, and how Dilla absorbed UK music in return.

Featuring voices including Dan Charnas, Phat Kat, Jamz Supernova, Yemi Abiade, Pete Tong, Slowe, Lord Apex and Benji B, the programme traces why Dilla’s feel still runs through UK rap, soul, jazz and club culture today. It’s a story of mutual influence and a legacy that continues to shape British music.

Produced by The Resonate Agency for BBC Radio 1Xtra.

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Tue 10 Feb 202622:00
BBC Radio 1Xtra

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Music Played

  • The Pharcyde

    Runnin'

    • Saved 8B.

  • Four Tet & J Dilla

    As Serious As Your Life (Jay Dee Remix) (feat. Guilty Simpson)

  • The Brand New Heavies

    Sometimes (Ummah Remix) (feat. Q‐Tip)

    Remix Artist: Ummah.
    • Sometimes.
    • London Music Stream/Because Music.
    • 3.

  • Janet Jackson

    Got 'Til It's Gone (feat. Q‐Tip & Joni Mitchell)

    • Virgin.

  • J Dilla

    Welcome To Detroit

    • BBE Music.

  • J Dilla

    Over The Breaks

  • Common & J Dilla

    Nag Champa

  • The Singers Unlimited

    Clair

  • Slum Village

    Players

  • J Dilla

    E=MC2 (feat. Common)

  • A Tribe Called Quest

    Find A Way

    • The Anthology.
    • Jive.
    • 17.

  • Kojey Radical

    Payback (feat. Knucks)

  • Greentea Peng

    Stuck In The Middle

  • Venna, Yussef Dayes, Marco Bernardis & Rocco

    Sicily' Box

    • HILLSIDE.

  • Q‐Tip

    Breathe And Stop

    • Breathe and Stop (Radio Mix).
    • Arista.

  • Atomic Kitten

    Get Real

  • J Dilla

    African Rhythms

  • D’Angelo

    Feel Like Makin' Love

    • Virgin Records.

  • Loyle Carner

    Krispy

  • Disclosure

    Grab Her

  • J Dilla

    Think Twice

    • BBE Music.

Broadcast

  • Tue 10 Feb 202622:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

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