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Busta Rhymes releases 'Dillagence II' featuring unreleased J Dilla beats
Nearly two decades after the original mixtape, the 19-track posthumous collaboration includes features from Lil Wayne, Big Sean, and the late D'Angelo.
The short version
- Busta Rhymes released the 19-track project 'Dillagence II', serving as a sequel to his 2007 mixtape with the late producer J Dilla.
- The album incorporates a portion of nearly 300 J Dilla beats that Busta Rhymes holds in his possession.
- Featured artists include Ludacris, Lil Wayne, Big Sean, Common, Talib Kweli, Anderson .Paak, J Dilla's mother Ma Dukes, and the late singer D'Angelo.
- A music video directed by Hype Williams for the track 'This Woman' is expected following social media teases.
Key facts
- Busta Rhymes released 'Dillagence II' on streaming platforms on August 25, nearly 20 years after the original 2007 'Dillagence' mixtape.[Billboard]
- The project consists of 19 tracks constructed using beats produced by the late J Dilla, who passed away in February 2006.[Billboard]
- The track 'This Woman' features the late R&B singer D'Angelo and was completed from an unfinished recording between D'Angelo and J Dilla from over 20 years ago.[Billboard]
- Additional guest features on the album include Big Sean, Ludacris, Lil Wayne, Common, Talib Kweli, Anderson .Paak, La Reezy, Honey Bxby, and J Dilla's mother, Ma Dukes.[Billboard]
- Busta Rhymes holds approximately 300 J Dilla beats in his vault, a selection of which were used to finish 'Dillagence II'.[Billboard]
What remains uncertain
- The release date for the teased 'This Woman' music video directed by Hype Williams has not been specified.[Billboard]