
Ruff Draft: Dilla's Mix revisits one of the most beloved projects in J Dilla's catalog, the 2003 Ruff Draft EP, in the form of his own original mixes. Created during a pivotal period in the Detroit producer's career, the material presents a raw, intimate side of an artist whose influence on hip-hop production is hard to overstate.
The music is loose, gritty, and full of character, with drums that stumble and swing, dusty samples, and a hands-on feel that defines Dilla's craft. Previously unreleased tracks like "Wild" and "Take Notice" add fresh angles to a project fans already cherish, while the album as a whole offers a closer look at how Dilla shaped and sequenced his ideas.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Pay Jay Productions
- Genre: Hip-Hop
- Release Date: 03/03/2023
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TRACKS
A1. Intro
A2. Let's Take It Back
A3. Reckless Driving
A4. Nothing Like This
A5. The $
B1. Interlude
B2. Make'em NV
B3. Interlude
B4. Crushin' (Yeeaah)
B5. Shouts
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