Ruff Draft (CD) Blues which was released as its

which was released as its own single in 1988

Petula Clark (“Call Me”) and Axelrod himself

have taken action by building a pillar in the ruins of whats left of true school hip hop

releasing Hustle With Speed in 1975

frequently dubbed The Golden Age

Ruff Draft (CD) Blues which was released as itsWhen Ruff Draft saw its initial release in 2003, J Dilla possessed production skills on par with anyone in hip hop technically and creatively. At the top of his game, says longtime friend and collaborator, Karriem Riggins. After years of building while modestly deferring to others of both greater and lesser notoriety, Dilla finally completed the first solo endeavor on his own label, entirely on his own terms. The significance of such an autonomous