When 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. This version of the album takes Dillaís mixes of the album and restores his vision for the project. “Straight from the mothafuckin’ cassette,” as he phrased the sound he was going for on the EP’s intro.
Classic Black Vinyl.
Tracklist:
A1. Intro
A2. Let’s Take It Back
A3. Reckless Driving
A4. Nothing Like This
A5. The $
B1. Interlude (feat. Dank)
B2. Make’em NV
B3. Interlude
B4. Crushin’ (YEEEAAH!)
B5. Shouts
