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{{Infobox album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
{{Infobox album
| Name = Jay Stay Paid
| name = Jay Stay Paid
| Type = [[Album]]
| type = studio
| Artist = [[J Dilla]]
| artist = [[J Dilla]]
| Cover = J-dilla414.jpg
| cover = J-dilla414.jpg
| Released = June 2, 2009
| alt =
| Recorded = 2003 - 2006 (J Dilla's Vocals)
| released = June 2, 2009
| recorded = 2003–2006 {{small|(J Dilla's vocals)}}
| Genre = [[hip hop music|Hip hop]]<br />[[Instrumental hip hop]]
| Length = 57:54
| studio =
| Label = [[Nature Sounds]]
| genre = * [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
* [[instrumental hip hop]]
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| Producer = [[J Dilla]], Ma Dukes <small>(exec.)</small>
| length = 57:54
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| Last album = ''[[Jay Deelicious: The Delicious Vinyl Years]]''<br />(2007)
| label = [[Nature Sounds]]
| This album = '''''Jay Stay Paid'''''<br />(2009)
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| producer = {{hlist|[[J Dilla]]|Ma Dukes <small>(exec.)</small>}}
| Next album = ''[[Donut Shop]]''<br />(2010)
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| prev_title = [[Jay Deelicious: The Delicious Vinyl Years]]
{{Singles
| prev_year = 2007
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|Name = Jay Stay Paid
| next_title = [[Dillatronic]]
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|Type = studio
| next_year = 2015
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|single 1 = Reality Check
| misc = {{Singles
⚫
|single 1 date = May 12, 2009
⚫
| name = Jay Stay Paid
⚫
}}}}
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| type = studio
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| single1 = Reality Check
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| single1date = May 12, 2009
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}}
}}
{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
| MC = 81/100<ref name=metacritic>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/jay-stay-paid/j-dilla-aka-jay-dee |title=Reviews for Jay Stay Paid by J Dilla aka Jay Dee |work=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=February 21, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119232028/http://www.metacritic.com/music/jay-stay-paid/j-dilla-aka-jay-dee |archive-date=2015-01-19 |url-status=live}}</ref>
| MC = 81/100
|rev1 = [[Allmusic]]
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|rev1score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref>[{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r1540123|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic review]</ref>
|rev1score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref>[{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r1540123|pure_url=yes}} AllMusic review]</ref>
|rev2 = ''[[The A.V. Club]]''
|rev2 = ''[[The A.V. Club]]''
|rev2score = (A-)<ref>{{cite web|last=Rabin |first=Nathan |url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/j-dilla,28930/ |title=The A.V. Club review |publisher=Avclub.com |date=2009-06-09 |accessdate=2014-02-20}}</ref>
|rev2score = A−<ref>{{cite web |last=Rabin |first=Nathan |url=https://www.avclub.com/j-dilla-donuts-1798201455 |title=The A.V. Club review |publisher=[[The A.V. Club]] |date=2009-06-09 |access-date=2014-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090614051915/http://www.avclub.com/articles/j-dilla,28930/ |archive-date=2009-06-14 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|rev3 = [[Robert Christgau]]
|rev3 = [[Robert Christgau]]
|rev3score = (B+)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.msn.com/music/consumerguide/?photoidx=34 |title=Robert Christgau review |publisher=Music.msn.com |date= |accessdate=2014-02-20}}</ref>
|rev3score = B+<ref>{{cite web |url=http://music.msn.com/music/consumerguide/?photoidx=34 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120712080644/http://music.msn.com/music/consumerguide/?photoidx=34 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-07-12 |title=Robert Christgau review |publisher=Music.msn.com |date= |accessdate=2014-02-20 }}</ref>
|rev4 = ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''
|rev4 = ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''
|rev4score = {{rating|4|4}}<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2009/06/album-review-the-parting-gift-of-jay-stay-paid-.html |title=Los Angeles Times review |publisher=Latimesblogs.latimes.com |date=2009-06-09 |accessdate=2014-02-20}}</ref>
|rev4score = {{rating|4|4}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2009/06/album-review-the-parting-gift-of-jay-stay-paid-.html |title=Los Angeles Times review |publisher=Latimesblogs.latimes.com |date=2009-06-09 |accessdate=2014-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140506073114/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2009/06/album-review-the-parting-gift-of-jay-stay-paid-.html |archive-date=2014-05-06 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|rev5 = [[Pitchfork Media]]
|rev5 = ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]''
|rev5score = (8.1/10)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13152-jay-stay-paid/ |title=Pitchfork Media review |publisher=Pitchfork.com |date=2009-06-02 |accessdate=2014-02-20}}</ref>
|rev5score = 8.1/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13152-jay-stay-paid/ |title=Pitchfork Media review |publisher=Pitchfork.com |date=2009-06-02 |accessdate=2014-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140217182457/http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13152-jay-stay-paid/ |archive-date=2014-02-17 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|rev6 = [[PopMatters]]
|rev6 = ''[[PopMatters]]''
|rev6score = (6/10)<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin |first=Andrew |url=http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/106797-j-dilla-jay-stay-paid |title=PopMatters review |publisher=Popmatters.com |date= |accessdate=2014-02-20}}</ref>
|rev6score = 6/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Martin |first=Andrew |url=http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/106797-j-dilla-jay-stay-paid |title=PopMatters review |website=PopMatters |accessdate=2014-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018080831/http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/106797-j-dilla-jay-stay-paid/ |archive-date=2012-10-18 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|rev7 = ''[[Rolling Stone]]''
|rev7 = ''[[Rolling Stone]]''
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|rev9score = 4/5<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=47609 |title=XXL review |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2009-06-02 |accessdate=2014-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100816035205/http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=47609 |archive-date=2010-08-16 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|rev10score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=47609 |title=XXL review |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2009-06-02 |accessdate=2014-02-20}}</ref>
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'''''Jay Stay Paid''''' is an album from late hip hop musician [[J Dilla]], mixed like a radio show by [[Pete Rock]]. It is was released as his fourth a posthumous album, but his sixth overall, on June 2, 2009 under [[Nature Sounds]].<ref>[{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r1540123|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic information]</ref> Despite the fact that the album has contributing vocals from several artists, it is roughly classified as an [[instrumental hip hop]] album.
'''''Jay Stay Paid''''' is the fifth [[studio album]] by album by American [[hip hop production|hip hop producer]] and rapper [[J Dilla]]. It was released as a posthumous album on June 2, 2009, by [[Nature Sounds]].<ref>[{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r1540123|pure_url=yes}} AllMusic information]</ref> Despite the fact that the album has contributing vocals from several artists, it is roughly classified as an [[instrumental hip hop]] album.


==Background==
==Background==
The album is a 28 track collection of unreleased Dilla beats mixed and arranged by Pete Rock. Although ''Jay Stay Paid'' is mostly instrumental, it includes guests vocals from several artists that Dilla worked with or admired, such as [[Black Thought]], [[Havoc (Mobb Deep)|Havoc]], [[Raekwon]], [[MF DOOM]], and [[M.O.P.]] It was executive produced by Dilla’s mother Maureen "Ma Dukes" Yancey along with the musical supervision of Dilla’s musical idol, Pete Rock. In regard to the album's feel and direction Ma Dukes stated:
The album is a 28-track collection of unreleased Dilla beats mixed and arranged by [[Pete Rock]]. Although ''Jay Stay Paid'' is mostly instrumental, it includes guests vocals from several artists that Dilla worked with or admired, such as [[Black Thought]], [[Havoc (Mobb Deep)|Havoc]], [[Raekwon]], [[MF DOOM]], and [[M.O.P.]] It was executive produced by Dilla's mother Maureen "Ma Dukes" Yancey along with the musical supervision of Dilla's musical idol, Pete Rock. In regard to the album's feel and direction Ma Dukes stated:


{{cquote|It wasn’t rushed and it wasn’t haphazard. This album combines what he did in the beginning of his career, what he did in some of our early hospital stays, which was very deep, and some stuff pulled from old [[floppy disk]]s & [[Digital Audio Tape|DATs]]. It's mind blowing... this is like the missing links to Dilla’s legacy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00235461Y |title=Amazon information |publisher=Amazon.com |date= |accessdate=2014-02-20}}</ref>}}
{{cquote|It wasn't rushed and it wasn't haphazard. This album combines what he did in the beginning of his career, what he did in some of our early hospital stays, which was very deep, and some stuff pulled from old [[floppy disk]]s & [[Digital Audio Tape|DATs]]. It's mind blowing... this is like the missing links to Dilla's legacy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00235461Y |title=Amazon information |website=Amazon |date= |accessdate=2014-02-20}}</ref>}}


Art Direction and illustrations for Jay Stay Paid were contributed by world-renowned graphic artist Mike Orduna (Fatoe) for Fatoe.com.
Art Direction and illustrations for ''Jay Stay Paid'' were contributed by graphic artist Mike Orduna (Fatoe) for Fatoe.com.


In promotion for the album, the [[Beat Junkies]] released a free sampler of the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nahright.com/news/2009/05/13/the-beat-junkies-j-dillas-jay-stay-paid-album-sampler-mix/ |title=Nahright |publisher=Nahright |date=2009-05-13 |accessdate=2014-02-20}}</ref>
In promotion for the album, the [[Beat Junkies]] released a free sampler of the album.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nahright.com/news/2009/05/13/the-beat-junkies-j-dillas-jay-stay-paid-album-sampler-mix/ |title=Nahright |publisher=Nahright |date=2009-05-13 |accessdate=2014-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151101173703/http://nahright.com/news/2009/05/13/the-beat-junkies-j-dillas-jay-stay-paid-album-sampler-mix/ |archive-date=2015-11-01 |url-status=live}}</ref>


The format of the album plays like a radio show with Pete Rock as the program director. With regards to Pete’s involvement, Ms. Yancey gets very excited, “Dilla wanted to pattern himself behind Pete. His dream was to become as close as possible to what Pete stood for. Pete meant everything to him. Dilla would have just been flabbergasted! ” Pete’s sentiments were the same toward Dilla, “Dude was amazing. He just kinda came outta nowhere and the more you heard his beats the better they got. He may not be here with us, but it’s all good we’re going to keep his music alive and well.”
The format of the album plays like a radio show with Pete Rock as the program director. With regards to Pete's involvement, Ms. Yancey has stated, "Dilla wanted to pattern himself behind Pete. His dream was to become as close as possible to what Pete stood for. Pete meant everything to him. Dilla would have just been flabbergasted!" Pete has reciprocated Dilla's admiration, stating, "Dude was amazing. He just kinda came outta nowhere and the more you heard his beats the better they got. He may not be here with us, but it's all good; we're going to keep his music alive and well."{{cn|date=August 2023}}


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The album debuted at the No. 96 on the Billboard charts with a total of 5,400 copies sold in its first week.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=48916 |title=Update: Eminem Comes Close To Platinum Status, New CDs From AZ & Torae Fail To Chart |publisher=Xxlmag.Com |date=2009-06-10 |accessdate=2012-02-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100130213424/http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=48916 |archive-date=2010-01-30 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
In the 1990s, Dilla founded the rap group [[Slum Village]] and put Detroit hip-hop on the map, while also playing a major role in the production team The Ummah with Q-Tip and Ali Shaheed Muhammad doing extensive work on Tribe Called Quest’s last two albums.

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The album debuted at the No. 96 on the Billboard charts with a total of 5,400 copies sold in its first week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=48916 |title=Update: Eminem Comes Close To Platinum Status, New CDs From AZ & Torae Fail To Chart |publisher=Xxlmag.Com |date=2009-06-10 |accessdate=2012-02-25}}</ref>


In July 2009, video director [[Derek Pike]] shot a video for the single "24k Rap" featuring [[Havoc (musician)|Havoc]] and [[Raekwon]].
In July 2009, video director [[Derek Pike]] shot a video for the single "24k Rap" featuring [[Havoc (musician)|Havoc]] and [[Raekwon]].


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nahright.com/news/2009/05/12/j-dilla-jay-stay-paid-cover-track-list/ |title=Nahright |publisher=Nahright |date=2009-05-12 |accessdate=2014-02-20}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nahright.com/news/2009/05/12/j-dilla-jay-stay-paid-cover-track-list/ |title=Nahright |publisher=Nahright |date=2009-05-12 |accessdate=2014-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216181543/http://nahright.com/news/2009/05/12/j-dilla-jay-stay-paid-cover-track-list/ |archive-date=2012-02-16 |url-status=live}}</ref>
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|<small>*"King of the Beats" by [[Mantronix]], "Theme from Hurricane David" by [[R. Stevie Moore]]
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|<small>*"A Treatise on Cosmic Fire: Intro - Prana" by [[Todd Rundgren]]
|<small>*"A Treatise on Cosmic Fire: Intro - Prana" by [[Todd Rundgren]]</small>
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|<small>*"1984 (Part 1)" by [[Anthony Phillips]]</small>
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|<small>*"Snow Creatures" by [[Quincy Jones]]<br>"Make the Move" ([[Caddyshack (soundtrack)|Caddyshack soundtrack]]) by [[Kenny Loggins]]
|<small>*"Snow Creatures" by [[Quincy Jones]]<br>"Make the Move" ([[Caddyshack (soundtrack)|Caddyshack soundtrack]]) by [[Kenny Loggins]]</small>
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|<small>*"Let the Sunshine In" by [[Mort Garson]]</small>
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|[[Black Thought]]
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|<small>*"Bup Ba Bup Bup Ba Ba Ba" by J Dilla<br>Also known as "Reality TV"
|<small>*"Bup Ba Bup Bup Ba Ba Ba" by J Dilla<br>Also known as "Reality TV"</small>
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|[[MF DOOM|DOOM]]
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|<small>*"Hey Hey Hey Heyyyy" by J Dilla
|<small>*"Hey Hey Hey Heyyyy" by J Dilla</small>
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|<small>*"[[Thief's Theme]]"* by [Nas]]
|<small>*"[[Thief's Theme]]"* by [[Nas]]</small>
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|<small>*"Oh No I Don't Believe It" by [[Fraternity of Man]]
|<small>*"Oh No I Don't Believe It" by [[Fraternity of Man]]</small>
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|Diz Gibran
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|<small>*"Rock N Roll" by J Dilla
|<small>*"Rock N Roll" by J Dilla</small>
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|[[Havoc (Mobb Deep)|Havoc]] & [[Raekwon]]
|[[Havoc (Mobb Deep)|Havoc]] & [[Raekwon]]
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|<small>*"(Don't Want No) Woman" by [[Lee Michaels]]
|<small>*"(Don't Want No) Woman" by [[Lee Michaels]]</small>
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|[[Illa J]] & Cue D
|[[Illa J]] & Cue D
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|<small>*"Flyyyyy" by J Dilla
|<small>*"Flyyyyy" by J Dilla</small>
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|<small>*"The Affair" by Brother to Brother (1974)
|<small>*"The Affair" by Brother to Brother (1974)</small>
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|<small>*"The Wisdom of Time" by [[The Supremes]]
|<small>*"The Wisdom of Time" by [[The Supremes]]</small>
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.nature-sounds.net/releases/id/50/ Official website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090427174607/http://www.nature-sounds.net/releases/id/50/ Official website]


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Latest revision as of 18:36, 13 December 2024

Jay Stay Paid
Studio album by
J Dilla
ReleasedJune 2, 2009
Recorded2003–2006 (J Dilla's vocals)
Genre
Length57:54
LabelNature Sounds
Producer
J Dilla chronology
Jay Deelicious: The Delicious Vinyl Years
(2007) 		Jay Stay Paid
(2009) 		Dillatronic
(2015)
Singles from Jay Stay Paid
  1. "Reality Check"
    Released: May 12, 2009
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic81/100[1]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
The A.V. ClubA−[3]
Robert ChristgauB+[4]
Los Angeles Times[5]
Pitchfork8.1/10[6]
PopMatters6/10[7]
Rolling Stone[8]
URB[9]
XXL4/5[10]

Jay Stay Paid is the fifth studio album by album by American hip hop producer and rapper J Dilla. It was released as a posthumous album on June 2, 2009, by Nature Sounds.[11] Despite the fact that the album has contributing vocals from several artists, it is roughly classified as an instrumental hip hop album.

Background

[edit]

The album is a 28-track collection of unreleased Dilla beats mixed and arranged by Pete Rock. Although Jay Stay Paid is mostly instrumental, it includes guests vocals from several artists that Dilla worked with or admired, such as Black Thought, Havoc, Raekwon, MF DOOM, and M.O.P. It was executive produced by Dilla's mother Maureen "Ma Dukes" Yancey along with the musical supervision of Dilla's musical idol, Pete Rock. In regard to the album's feel and direction Ma Dukes stated:

It wasn't rushed and it wasn't haphazard. This album combines what he did in the beginning of his career, what he did in some of our early hospital stays, which was very deep, and some stuff pulled from old floppy disks & DATs. It's mind blowing... this is like the missing links to Dilla's legacy.[12]

Art Direction and illustrations for Jay Stay Paid were contributed by graphic artist Mike Orduna (Fatoe) for Fatoe.com.

In promotion for the album, the Beat Junkies released a free sampler of the album.[13]

The format of the album plays like a radio show with Pete Rock as the program director. With regards to Pete's involvement, Ms. Yancey has stated, "Dilla wanted to pattern himself behind Pete. His dream was to become as close as possible to what Pete stood for. Pete meant everything to him. Dilla would have just been flabbergasted!" Pete has reciprocated Dilla's admiration, stating, "Dude was amazing. He just kinda came outta nowhere and the more you heard his beats the better they got. He may not be here with us, but it's all good; we're going to keep his music alive and well."[citation needed]

The album debuted at the No. 96 on the Billboard charts with a total of 5,400 copies sold in its first week.[14]

In July 2009, video director Derek Pike shot a video for the single "24k Rap" featuring Havoc and Raekwon.

Track listing

[edit]

[15]

# Title Featuring Time Sample(s)
1 KJay FM Dedication Pete Rock 0:56 *"King of the Beats" by Mantronix, "Theme from Hurricane David" by R. Stevie Moore
2 King 1:28 *"A Treatise on Cosmic Fire: Intro - Prana" by Todd Rundgren
3 I Told Yall 2:49 *"Basketball Throwdown" by The Cold Crush Brothers
4 Lazer Gunne Funke 1:21 *"King of the Beats" by Mantronix
5 In The Night (Owl N Out) / While You Slept (I Crept) 2:00
6 Smoke Blu 2:09 *"King of the Beats" by Mantronix and *"The Fairy Garden" by Isao Tomita
7 Blood Sport Lil' Fame 2:58
8 CaDILLAc 2:01
9 Expensive Whip 1:25
10 Kaklow (Jump On It) 0:56 *"1984 (Part 1)" by Anthony Phillips
11 Digi Dirt Phat Kat 0:54
12 Dilla Bot Vs. The Hybrid Danny Brown & Constantine 2:24
13 Milk Money 1:27 *"Snow Creatures" by Quincy Jones
"Make the Move" (Caddyshack soundtrack) by Kenny Loggins
14 Spacecowboy Vs. Bobble Head 2:38 *"Let the Sunshine In" by Mort Garson
15 Reality Check Black Thought 2:40 *"Bup Ba Bup Bup Ba Ba Ba" by J Dilla
Also known as "Reality TV"
16 On Stilts 1:26 *"Talybont" by Gentle Giant
17 Fire Wood Drumstix DOOM 1:31 *"Hey Hey Hey Heyyyy" by J Dilla
18 Glamour Sho75 (09) 3:02 "Come Give Your Love To Me" by Janet Jackson
19 10,000 Watts 1:42 *"Thief's Theme"* by Nas
20 9th Caller 1:53 *"Oh No I Don't Believe It" by Fraternity of Man
21 Make It Fast (Unadulterated Mix) Diz Gibran 5:01 *"Rock N Roll" by J Dilla
22 24K Rap Havoc & Raekwon 4:22 *"(Don't Want No) Woman" by Lee Michaels
23 Big City 1:02
24 Pay Day Frank Nitty of Frank n Dank 1:25
25 See That Boy Fly Illa J & Cue D 3:44 *"Flyyyyy" by J Dilla
26 Coming Back 1:13 *"The Affair" by Brother to Brother (1974)
27 Mythsysizer 1:44
28 KJay & We Out Pete Rock 1:58 *"The Wisdom of Time" by The Supremes
29 Make It Fast (Vinyl Bonus Track) Bun B & Termanology 2:48

References

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