To all my fans all over the globe I would like to say thank you sincerely for all of your love and support over the years. I apologize for not having posted a bio or anything of the sort of myself since I started this myspace thing. I am writing this however to acknowledge a human being that significantly changed my life. James "J-Dilla" Yancey is my hero!

J-Dilla's passing has saddened me to the highest degree of sadness. As a fellow beat technician and friend I totally understand and appreciate his contributions to the music world. He changed black music as we know it today. You cannot listen to the radio without hearing how he strongly influenced r&b, future soul, and hip hop. He created a whole new breed of sonics and production techniques. He was incredible on the mic, on the cuts and on the beats. He used a part of his brain that no one has ever used before. Listening to his music now brings me feelings of joy and pain. Knowing some of the records he sampled and how he put them to bed will forever floor me. I stand strong on the belief that we have lost the Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis or Marvin Gaye of this hip hop generation. Dilla's innovative energy is unmatchable. When he noticed that cats caught wind of his style he simply stayed in the lab and concocted left hooks and upper cuts with the beats on some Muhammad Ali ish. I don't know if I'll ever get over the fact that I can't call him to physically tell him how crazy he is or give him a pound. I'm composing these sentiments on a return flight home from his physical farewell in LA. I'm banging Dilla beats in my ipod with tears in my eyes. This is a hard blow to my soul.

I was happy to witness so many people that have been associated with his existence on this planet. The presence of renowned artists like Busta, Badu, Common, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, Phife & Ali, Amp Fiddler, ?uestlove & Black Thought, etc exemplified how significant a role Dilla had on people's careers and personal lives. You definitely felt the love. He not only was a genius but a super humble, laid back and genuine individual.

The one thing that was so surreal were the two hearts that formed in the heavens by a skywriter at the burial sight during the final moments. Granted this happened on Valentine's day, but perhaps this was the creator saying welcome! It also could have been a symbol of all the love that flowed up from people's hearts at that actual moment. The timing could not have been more perfect. Man...

I realize that he's not suffering anymore from illness and he's in a better place. Part of my healing process is to let people know what he meant to me and music. As debilitating as this situation is, I will try my best to keep his legacy alive. I feel like I owe it to him. My suggestion to those who are unaware of his work is to get on your job and do your research. You might be in for a shock. For those who are aware, continue to bang it out! Celebrate his life and keep his music alive. It's important that the next generation understands that J-Dilla is a pioneer.

To the Yancey family and close friends, stay strong.
J-Dilla, I love you brother.
Help me get through this please.
God Bless your soul.

Spinna