Published
Tue, Nov 3, 2020, 21:15
- The 12 7-inch set includes alternate versions and in-progress recordings from Dilla's original cassette tapes.
BBE has revealed a 20th anniversary box set version of the late J Dilla's 2001 album, Welcome 2 Detroit.
Originally released in February 2001, Welcome To Detroit was James Yancey's first solo outing, and revealed his new Busta Rhymes-invented alias: J Dilla. Though already well-known for his production for the likes of Common and De La Soul, Yancey chose to focus on his native Detroit on the LP, prominently featuring Motor City rappers like Beej, Big Tone, Elzhi, Frank N Dank and Phat Kat.
BBE's 20th anniversary edition comes on 12 7-inches and digital formats and includes a remastered version of the original album, a "Think Twice" remix from legendary Japanese digger DJ Muro, a Azymuth cover of Dilla and alternate and demo versions of various Welcome 2 Detroit cuts. It'll also come with a book by John Vanderpuije comprising an oral history of with making of the album, culled from interviews from Amp Fiddler, Ma Dukes and all of the album's key contributors.
Listen to "Think Twice."
Tracklist
01. Welcome 2 Detroit
02. Y'all Ain't Ready
03. Think Twice
04. The Clapper
05. Come Get It
06. Pause
07. B.B.E. - Big Booty Express
08. Beej-n-Dem Pt. 2
09. Brazilian Groove (EWF)
10. It's Like That
11. Give It Up
12. Rico Suave Bossa Nova
13. Feat. Phat Kat
14. Shake It Down
15. African Rhythms
16. One
17. Welcome 2 Detroit (Instrumental)
18. Y'all Ain't Ready (Instrumental)
19. Think Twice (Instrumental)
20. The Clapper (Instrumental)
21. Come Get It (Instrumental)
22. Pause (Instrumental)
23. B.B.E. - Big Booty Express (Instrumental)
24. Beej-N-Dem Pt. 2 (Instrumental)
25. Brazilian Groove EWF (Instrumental)
26. It's Like That (Instrumental)
27. Give It Up (Instrumental)
28. Feat. Phat Kat (Instrumental)
29. Shake It Down (Instrumental)
30. African Rhythms (Instrumental)
31. One (Instrumental)
32. Think Twice (DJ Muro's Kg Mix)
33. Think Twice (DJ Muro's KG Mix Instrumental)
34. Rico Suave Bossa Nova
35. Beej-n-Dem (OG)
36. Brazilian Groove EWF (No Drums, No Vocal)
37. It's Like That (Alternate Version)
38. Give It Up (Acapella)
39. African Rhythms (No Drums)
40. Think Twice (Alternate Take)
41. It's Like That (Original Beat)
42. Y'all Ain't Ready (Cassette Demo)
43. Think Twice (Cassette Demo)
44. Come Get It (Cassette Demo)
45. Come Get It (Alt Beat)
46. Beej-n-Dem Pt. 2 (Alt Beat)
BBE will release Welcome 2 Detroit – The 20th Anniversary Edition on February 5, 2021
