J Dilla - Jay Love Japan Artist_菊池桃子 Momoko Kikuchi the volatile head of a

the volatile head of a vast empire

These songs often start from a chorus or phrase that gets stuck in Coope’s head and bloom into chaotic

and artwork by Bill Kouligas

yet you can also trace the lines of influence back to idols such as Gal Costa and Maria Bethânia

black orchid which produced a substance meant to cure all diseases

J Dilla - Jay Love Japan Artist_菊池桃子 Momoko Kikuchi the volatile head of aIn 2005, rumors began circulating about an album called Jay Love Japan, a solo project from legendary producer J Dilla inspired by one of his favorite locations to visit on tour. After Dilla's death in early 2006, the album became a lost classic shrouded in mystery, with only unofficial bootlegs and promo versions available. It was eventually released on CD in 2008, but quickly went out of print. Now, the album is finally receiving the release it