James ‘J Dilla’ Yancey leaves behind an impression on Hip Hop that will last the test of time. A bridge between Hip Hop’s underground and mainstream, Dilla’s contributions ranged from single handedly defining Detroit Hip Hop as a founding member of Slum Village to providing his production talents to Common, D’Angelo, Busta Rhymes, Erykah Badu, a Tribe Called Quest, the Pharcyde, the Roots, Janet Jackson and Macy Gray. The Shining marked the reunion of J Dilla & BBE, who had released Welcome 2 Detroit, J Dilla’s debut album. The Shining serves as showcase of J Dilla’s talents which features him not only as a producer, but also as a rapper, singer and musician. Featured guests on this album include Busta Rhymes, Common, Pharoahe Monch, D’Angelo, Madlib, Black Thought, Medaphor aka MED, and Guilty Simpson.

Tracklist:

1. Geek Down – Busta Rhymes, J Dilla, J Dilla, Jay Dee
2. E=Mc2 – Common, J Dilla, J Dilla, Jay Dee
3. Love Jones – J Dilla, J Dilla, Jay Dee
4. Love – J Dilla, J Dilla, Jay Dee, Pharoahe Monch
5. Baby – J Dilla, J Dilla, Jay Dee, Madlib, Guilty Simpson
6. So Far to Go – Common, J Dilla, J Dilla, Jay Dee
7. Jungle Love – J Dilla, J Dilla, Jay Dee, Med, Guilty Simpson
8. Over the Breaks – J Dilla, J Dilla, Jay Dee
9. Body Movin’ – J Dilla, J Dilla, J-Rocc, Jay Dee, Karriem Riggins 1
10. Dime Piece [Remix] – Dwele, J Dilla, J Dilla, Jay Dee 1
11. Love Movin’ – Black Thought, J Dilla, J Dilla, Jay Dee 1
12. Won’t Do – J Dilla, J Dilla, Jay Dee

UPC: 187646000035
Label: Bbe
Release Date: 8.22.06
Format: Vinyl