J Dilla: The UK Story
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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The Pharcyde
Runnin'
- Saved 8B.
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Four Tet & J Dilla
As Serious As Your Life (Jay Dee Remix) (feat. Guilty Simpson)
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The Brand New Heavies
Sometimes (Ummah Remix) (feat. Q‐Tip)
Remix Artist: Ummah.- Sometimes.
- London Music Stream/Because Music.
- 3.
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Janet Jackson
Got 'Til It's Gone (feat. Q‐Tip & Joni Mitchell)
- Virgin.
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J Dilla
Welcome To Detroit
- BBE Music.
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J Dilla
Over The Breaks
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Common & J Dilla
Nag Champa
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The Singers Unlimited
Clair
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Slum Village
Players
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J Dilla
E=MC2 (feat. Common)
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A Tribe Called Quest
Find A Way
- The Anthology.
- Jive.
- 17.
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Kojey Radical
Payback (feat. Knucks)
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Greentea Peng
Stuck In The Middle
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Venna, Yussef Dayes, Marco Bernardis & Rocco
Sicily' Box
- HILLSIDE.
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Q‐Tip
Breathe And Stop
- Breathe and Stop (Radio Mix).
- Arista.
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Atomic Kitten
Get Real
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J Dilla
African Rhythms
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D’Angelo
Feel Like Makin' Love
- Virgin Records.
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Loyle Carner
Krispy
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Disclosure
Grab Her
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J Dilla
Think Twice
- BBE Music.
Broadcast
- Tue 10 Feb 202622:00BBC Radio 1Xtra
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