Originally released independently in 2003 on vinyl, the late J Dilla's RUFF DRAFT returns in 2007 as an expanded double album (the second disc is instrumentals) on Stones Throw. In hindsight, RUFF DRAFT clearly marks a pivotal point in Dilla's creative evolution, displaying a nascent interest in zooming early-hip-hop synthesizers and a plethora of soul loops and samples. These tendencies would come into full fruition in CHAMPION SOUND, his later collabo with Madlib, and in his 2006 masterpiece, DONUTS. J handles the rhymes (and some crooning) on most tracks, though Guilty Simpson makes an appearance, but it's the production wizardry that makes this album something special.
- Format: Vinyl
- Released: 02/14/2012
- Genre: Hip Hop, Instrumental
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Track Listing:
A1 Let's Take It Back (Instrumental)
A2 Reckless Driving (Instrumental)
A3 Nothin Like This (Instrumental)
A4 The $ (Instrumental)
A5 Make'em NV (Instrumental)
B1 Crushin' (Instrumental)
B2 Intro (Instrumental)
B3 Wild (Instrumental)
B4 Take Notice (Instrumental)
B5 Shouts (Instrumental)
