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Artist Interviews

Jayda G on Jay Dee (aka J Dilla)’s heartfelt touch

Canadian DJ and producer Jayda G shares how Jay Dee (aka J Dilla)'s work has influenced hers.

Stories

Dez Andrés on hearing his friend Jay Dee (aka J Dilla)’s beats for the first time

Legendary producer and drummer Dez Andrés speaks to us about Jay Dee’s unique musical style.

Stories

Thelonious Martin on the legacy of Jay Dee (aka J Dilla)

We sat down with Thelonious Martin to speak with him about creating his "Fantastic Loops" companion pack, how he’s been influenced by Jay Dee (aka J Dilla), and more.

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Stories

Around the World with Jay Dee: Part 5 – The U.K.

For the final installment of "Around the World with Jay Dee," we venture to the U.K to explore the likes of Stereolab, David Essex, and more.

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Stories

Around the World with Jay Dee: Part 4 – Europe (continued)

We continue our "Around the World with Jay Dee" series with sonic explorations spanning the lush synths of Vangelis to the Italo-disco grooves of Giorgio Moroder.

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Features

Around the World with Jay Dee: Part 3 – Europe

In our third installment of "Around the World with Jay Dee," let’s take a look at how Jay Dee was inspired by the sounds of Europe.

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Features

Around the World with Jay Dee: Part 2 – Asia

In this entry, let’s break down a few samples that inspired Jay Dee from Tomita and other Japanese artists, as well as his forays into Indian music.

Tools

How to use iZotope’s Nectar 3

This feature guide gives you a glimpse into some of the new and best features iZotope's Nectar 3 brings to the table.

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Features

Around the World with Jay Dee: Part 1 – South America

This week, we explore Jay Dee’s world of sample choices in “Around the World with Jay Dee,” starting with South America and his love for Brazilian jazz.