Sep 16, 2016


The Diary is the sixth posthumous studio album by American hip hop recording artist J Dilla. The album which was originally intended for release in 2002 via MCA Records under the title "Pay Jay".[13][14] This long-lost album is the final batch of unissued material that J Dilla had assembled for release during his lifetime.[13] It also represents his first rap album released since Ruff Draft (2003) and Champion Sound (2003).[15] Unlike previous full-length releases – from Jay Stay Paid (2009) to Dillatronic (2015) – all edited with unreleased instrumentals, The Diary is a collection of Dilla's vocal performances over his production and that of other producers, such as Madlib, Pete Rock, Nottz, Hi-Tek and Karriem Riggins among others.[16] The album also features vocal performances by Snoop Dogg, Bilal, Kokane, Frank n Dank, Nottz, Boogie and Kenny Wray.[17] Recording sessions for the album took place from September 16, 2001 to April 2, 2002 at The Spaceship in Clinton Township and Studio A in Detroit, and it was mastered by Dave Cooley at Elysian Masters in Los Angeles.[1]

The Diary was released on April 15, 2016 through Pay Jay Productions, Inc. in conjunction with Nas' record label, Mass Appeal Records. The album was supported by the singles "The Anthem", "Diamonds", "Give Them What They Want", "The Introduction", "Gangsta Boogie", and also includes the 2001 underground classic "Fuck the Police".

Tracklist

1. The Introduction
2. The Anthem (featuring Frank n Dank)
3. Fight Club (featuring Nottz and Boogie)
4. The Shining, Pt. 1 (Diamonds) (featuring Kenny Wray)
5. The Shining, Pt. 2 (Ice)
6. Trucks
7. Gangsta Boogie (featuring Snoop Dogg and Kokane)
8. Drive Me Wild
9. Give Them What They Want
10. The Creep (The O)
11. The Ex (featuring Bilal)
12. So Far
13. Fuck the Police
14. The Diary

iTunes bonus tracks
15. The Sickness (featuring Nas)
16. The Doe

The Diary: Limited Edition Bonus 45 LP
1. The Ex (Album Version) (featuring Bilal)
2. The Ex (R&B Version) (featuring Bilal)

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