Born: February 7, 1974
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
Died:
February 10, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
James Dewitt, better known by the
stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an American record producer, drummer,
rapper, and songwriter.
He emerged in the mid-1990s underground
hip-hop scene as a member of the group Slum Village.
He was also a member of the Soulquarians,
a musical collective active during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Yancey died at 32 from a combination
of TTP and lupus.
He is considered one of the most
influential producers in hip-hop and popular music