“J Dilla Interviews Pt 2,” YouTube video, 1:43. Posted by “stonesthrow,” March 11, 2007. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVoWm9qcxo0
“J Dilla Interviews Pt 3,” YouTube video, 3:05. Posted by “stonesthrow,” March 20, 2007. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAlmingNBFg
“J Dilla Interviews Pt 4,” YouTube video, 3:12. Posted by “stonesthrow,” March 28, 2007. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7lbBS0f86c
“J Dilla Interviews Pt 6,” YouTube video, 3:07. Posted by “stonesthrow,” April 16, 2007. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47olSdWCo0k
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Ferguson, Jordan, 1977- author.
J Dilla’s Donuts / Jordan Ferguson.
pages cm. -- (33 1/3)
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-1-62356-183-3 (pbk.)
1. J Dilla, 1974-2006. Donuts. 2. J Dilla, 1974-2006--Criticism and interpretation. 3. Rap (Music)--History and criticism. I. Title.
ML420.J113F47 2014
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