Today marks the 20th anniversary of Dilla's final album, Donuts, an instrumental tape with a lore so deep that every chop, sample, and pattern has meaning to it.

Every creative hopes to leave a legacy with their work. Some get to witness the fullness of their work and who it impacts in real time; others are so far ahead of their time that their impact outlives them. J Dilla falls in the latter category.

With that said, this essay from the archives is about man and the myth himself. Hit the link below to check it out!