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Enjoy some tunes to bump while you're workin' the BBQ in the sun.

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Last year we went to this event and had an absolutely incredible experience with the people, the vibe and the performances at the show.   Expect nothing less this year, HoodHype will be in the building shooting performances, interviews and photos.  Be sure to follow HoodHype on Twitter/Instagram and Facebook  or follow MOLA1 on Twitter/Instagram to get updates throughout the show!

Come join us at the Fillmore Theater in Detroit, it going to be an incredible show!

Get Tickets to Dilla Day Detroit Here! 

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It's no secret that Detroit is home to some of the most talented artists in the industry that a lot of people aren't too familiar with (yet).  But that's not what amazes me about events like this in the D.  Every time we visit these events that pull in a mixture of talent and fans from around Detroit to attend and perform, we're incredibly humbled by the amount of love and the general feeling of family we get.  Especially when its for a good cause.  This event was no exception.

Even though we were hammered with 2-3 inches of snow in the D and the event suffered a few no-show performers,  Detroit still paid a very honorable tribute to it's legendary fallen hip-hop hero, J.Dilla.

More footage from some speakers and presentations at the event as well as performances by Danny Brown and the Nick Speed orchestra are yet to come.

Check out Matt's photos from the event in the Event Flix section as well!

Performances by Slum Village, Guilty Simpson, Fat Ray and Moe Dirdee after the jump

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Definitely looking forward to this event.  If you're in or around Detroit, make sure you come through to support a good cause and celebrate the life and music of James J.Dilla Yancey.  We'll be in the house getting some still photos and footage so drop your boys a shout if you see the "H" in the building!

Get more info on Dilla Day Detroit at: http://jdillarebirthofdetroit.com

What up doe?!  Peep this really well put together doc featuring words with Peanut Butter Wolf, House Shoes, J. Rocc, DJ Rhettmatic and Frank Nitty.

Check out the Stussy and Stones Throw collab...

So good to hear all these people supporting a legend that I think was slept on even in all his success.  On a related note, what's with all these "Dilla Tribute" shows not taking place in Detroit.  What up LA and NYC?

New joint produced by Madlib off the Villa Manifesto EP which will be available thru digital retailers tomorrow. Check out the video of T3 explaining Slum's history after the jump.

Slum Village - "Money Right"
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I don't know how many of you are up to speed on the Charles Hamilton x DJ House Shoes x J Dilla controversey that unfolded largely on Twitter this past week, but if you didn't catch it this should put you up to speed on what happened and why Charles Hamilton may wanna avoid the mitten.

What up doe?  One of the most underrated independent MC's in the D right now.  This joint is from J. Dilla's upcoming album Jay $tay Paid. You can hear alot of D.Brown's music here, here(3 albums), here and here FREE and LEGAL.

LISTEN: J. Dilla “Dilla Bot Vs. The Hybrid” ft. Danny Brown

Get at Danny Brown via his MySpace and give the dude a shout!

Shouts to FWMJ (thanks for the interview last night fam) and RenSoul (K.Fresh).

Putting together the video for the track "R U Listenin" off of the Yancey Boys LP album dropping November 4.