Due to commitments every year since I last went in 2012, I’ve yet to return to J Dilla Changed My Life. It makes me sad but thems the breaks (pun intended). But the UK’s only official Dilla tribute night continues to inspire and this year’s iteration is a banger.
For veterans, you’ll spot the usual names but the biggest inclusion has to be Phat Kat who’ll be performing a live set in honour of his late friend and closest collaborator. And alongside paying respects to Jay Dee, the night is also raising money for the James Dewitt Yancey Foundation and Lupus UK, with all profits going to the charities.
Stream a clip of 2009’s edition below and peep the set list and link to buy tickets underneath.
J-Dilla Changed My Life '09
Set list
- Phat Kat (Live Set)
- Kidkanevil
- Spin Doctor
- Marc Mac
- DJ Matman (Dilla The MC set)
- DJ LoK (Dilla Breaks Set)
- Russ Ryan
- Volatile
Gig info
- Date and time: Sunday 10th Feb,
7pm – Midnight - Venue: The Jazz Cafe, Parkway, Camden London, NW1 7PG
- Regular tickets: £15
- VIP tickets: £25 (access to VIP balcony & free T-shirt)
BUY TICKETS HERE – NO ID = NO ENTRY