#J Dilla

J Dilla, born James Dewitt Yancey, was an influential American record producer, rapper, and DJ. He emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip-hop scene in Detroit, Michigan, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in hip-hop production, shaping the sound of modern hip-hop, neo-soul, and electronic music. His innovative use of rhythm and melody in sampling redefined music production.