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J Dilla - The Diary (LP)

Name: J Dilla - The Diary (LP)
Brand: J Dilla
SKU: 1UlKPwnaKEuCcbCIW6vrNf
Rating: 3 (2 reviews)

J Dilla

LP
1 piece(s)
2016
16 tracks
41 min
alternative hip hop

The Diary

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Product description

J Dilla's 'The Diary' is a captivating 41-minute alternative hip hop and jazz rap masterpiece, released on 16 April 2016 via Pay Jay. This intricately crafted album weaves together a diverse array of sounds, showcasing J Dilla's innovative production style. From the introductory notes of 'The Introduction' to the final beats of 'The Doe', J Dilla takes listeners on a sonic journey through 14 distinctive tracks, including 'The Shining Pt. 1 - Diamonds', 'Gangsta Boogie', and 'So Far'. With its unique blend of genres, 'The Diary' is a testament to J Dilla's creative genius, offering an immersive experience that will resonate with fans of alternative hip hop and jazz rap alike.

This LP is pressed on Marbled vinyl.

Tracks

The IntroductionJ Dilla
3:16
The AnthemJ Dilla, Frank N Dank
2:48
Fight ClubJ Dilla, Nottz, WESTSIDE BOOGIE
2:24
The Shining Pt. 1 - DiamondsJ Dilla, Kenny Wray
2:53
The Shining Pt. 2 - IceJ Dilla
1:09
TrucksJ Dilla
3:41
Gangsta BoogieJ Dilla, Snoop, Kokane
3:18
Drive Me WildJ Dilla
2:23
Give Them What They WantJ Dilla
2:28
The Creep - The OJ Dilla
2:50
The ExJ Dilla, Bilal
3:32
So FarJ Dilla
2:17
Fuck the PoliceJ Dilla
2:33
The DiaryJ Dilla
1:27
The SicknessJ Dilla, Nas
2:38
The DoeJ Dilla
2:12

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Product specifications

Details

Album: The Diary
Artist: J Dilla
LP release year: 2022
Album release date: April 16, 2016
Label: Vinyl Me, Please
EAN: 196006787219
Available: No

Product information

Format: LP
Quantity: 1 piece(s)
Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 41 min
Tracks: 16 tracks
Color: Purple

EAN

EAN: 196006787219

Other

Limited Edition: No
Country: US
Genre: Alternative hip hop
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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Reviews

3.0

Average of 2 reviews

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Subdued Colors, Great Sound
4 out of 5 stars
jpoyyopSeptember 5, 2025United States🇺🇸
The audio quality is fantastic, but the colors don't quite match the mock up - they're much more subdued. The pressing is solid, with minimal noise. The sound is flat, not as dynamic as other hip hop remasters from VMP.
Dilla's Missed Mark
2 out of 5 stars
xugcrxuJune 22, 2025United States🇺🇸
I've always been into Dilla's early stuff and his team-ups with Madlib and Slum Village, but let's be real, there's a reason this album was put on the shelf... it's just not good. The lyrics are full of boastful and disrespectful talk towards women, and the beats are mostly weak (though there are a couple of standouts, like the tracks produced by Madlib and Pete Rock). This album really misses the mark. It's definitely not one of Dilla's shining moments (no joke intended). If you're looking for that classic Dilla sound, you'd be better off checking out "The Shining," "Ruff Draft," or even "Jay Stay Paid" – all albums where he had full control over the production.