About this episode

Busta Rhymes discusses his new album 'Dillagence 2', created from unreleased J Dilla beats, and shares insights on music, influence, and artist advocacy.

Busta Rhymes sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss his new album, “Dillagence 2,” out Aug. 25 – a project curated from hundreds of unreleased J Dilla beats and featuring D’Angelo, Lil Wayne and Common. He spoke about the emotional weight of creating music with the work of friends who have passed away; his enduring influence on artists like Kendrick Lamar and Doechii; touring across genres ranging from Missy Elliott to David Bowie; and why artists should never stop advocating for themselves, no matter their age.

People in this episode

Hosts: Joe, Jon

Guest: Busta Rhymes

Topics covered

• Busta Rhymes
• J Dilla
• music creation
• emotional impact
• artist advocacy
• collaboration
• influence

Keywords

• Busta Rhymes
• J Dilla
• Dillagence 2
• music
• emotional weight
• artist influence
• collaboration
• advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Dillagence 2

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