Busta Rhymes and J Dilla are back in the limelight, announcing their reunion for the much-anticipated album, ‘Dillagence 2.’
On a lively Thursday night in New York City, Busta Rhymes hosted an exclusive listening party, giving a select group of fans the first taste of his latest collaboration with the legendary producer J Dilla. The air was electric with anticipation, especially with rumors swirling about a potential collaboration with Lil Wayne.
DJ Statik Selektah added to the buzz, sharing a snippet from the party on Instagram Stories. The clip featured a track with Weezy, hinting at Lil Wayne’s first venture over a Dilla-produced beat. This prospect alone has fans on the edge of their seats, eager to hear what’s in store.
Leading up to the event, Busta took to Instagram to share his excitement. He posted energetically, ‘THE BLESSINGS DON’T STOP SO WE DON’T STOP!!! NEVERRR!!!’ alongside eye and fire emojis, hyping the night’s listening session. However, details such as the official release date and complete tracklist remain under wraps.
Busta’s history with J Dilla goes way back. In 2007, they paid homage to the late producer with ‘Dillagence,’ which featured iconic beats and instrumental gems from Dilla. These works elevated their status as one of hip-hop’s formidable rapper-producer duos, crafting classics like ‘Still Shining’ and ‘Turn Me Up Some.’ The chemistry they created is legendary.
In an insightful 2020 interview, Busta revealed that J Dilla had entrusted him with over 300 beats before his passing. Busta expressed his devotion, handling them with care and only selectively sharing them with artists like Raekwon. His admiration for Dilla shines through in every project, with Busta declaring that Dilla ranks among his top three producers, alongside Dr. Dre and Q-Tip.
The reunion of Busta Rhymes and J Dilla on ‘Dillagence 2’ promises a nostalgic and exciting journey for hip-hop fans, blending the past and present of these two iconic artists.
