Phife – “Dear Dilla” (Video)
In possibly the best tribute I’ve yet to see for J Dilla, Phife Dawg drops a stellar visual in “Dear Dilla”. The track was produced and cut up by DJ Rasta Root, and the video was directed by Konee Rok. Check out all of the additional credits below. #Dilla #Phife
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Smokin’ Needles Records Presents: a Konee Rok film
Lyrics: Malik “Phife” Taylor
Music: Dion “Rasta Root” Liverpool
Produced, Written, Edited, Animated, Directed: KoneeRok.com
Executive Producers: Malik “Phife” Taylor & Dion “Rasta Root” Liverpool
Cinematography: Jason “Intel” Deuchler
Lighting: Jonathan Young
Cast:
Malik “Phife Dawg” TaylorDion Liverpool
Maureen Yancey
Ja’Mya Yancey
Ty~Monae’ Paige Whitlow
Young RJ, Illa J, T3
Uncle Herm
Dwele
Nicole Humphrey
Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Lisa Dillon
Kris “A.K.” Santiago
Vincent “V.Rich” Richardson
Dilla’s Delights Group Shot:
Amp Fiddler
Brian “Cryzko” DeBois (2:37am)
Ron Estill
Phife
Dwele
Uncle Herm
Dion “Rasta Root” Liverpool
Antwan Gardner
Crew:
Nicole Luna Rok
Ryan Campbell
Josh Tyron
Joel McGinty
Deanna Cotaquispe
Kevin Epperson
Jenny Luna
Special Contributors:
DJ Chrismix American Junkie
Tyson Simmons Amy Nowaske Mark Jara
Romeo Franklin Croix UrcinaUncle Herm Dilla’s Delights The Mighty Junebugg
Amy Hubbarth Mike Vanover
Joylette Hunter Monica Whitlow
Stringz (Hardcore Detroit) Cryzko (2:37am)
Dan Gary Memories & Melodies
Marcel Morin Sarah Mueller Vitae Sessions
Brandon Riley N2ition Al’s Restaurant
Marcel Jean Zzaje 5th Element CJ A/V Chicago Berto Vasquez InoPrints Jorge Danny CesarNorthrock 360 Jenny Luna Ron Punsalan
Rane Aiaiai Mono Nike Adidas Señor Kaos
DeMo Jewelry Designs Lacer Headwear
Jodi at Original Penguin Camping World RV Rentals Shure Corporation Acrylick Bird Club Clothing Sarah Mom Dad Tips Emjay Ro-Z Snickers
Locations:
Konee Rok Studios – Chicago, IL
Conant Gardens – Detroit, MI
Dilla’s Delights – Detroit, MI
Comerica Park – Detroit, MI
Memories and Melodies – Eastpointe, MI
Hip Hop Shop – Detroit, MI
St. Andrews – Detroit, MI
RJ Rice Studios – Detroit, MI
The Fillmore Theater – Detroit, MI
Avalon International Breads – Detroit, MI
Al’s Restaurant – Detroit, MI
American Junkie – Chicago, IL
Rentals:
Vitae Sessions
Josh Tyron
N2ition
A/V Chicago
Dream Digital
PropAbilities
Thank you!
Ma Dukes Ja’Mya JoyletteTy~Monae’ Monica
Uncle Herm Amp Fiddler
Slum Village Dwele V.Rich
Ali Shaheed Muhammad
4-Ize Ron Estill
Northrock Jorge Cesar Danny
Deanna (Make-up)
Lisa (Doctor) Nicole (Nurse)
Dj Fudge
Our moms and dads
Deisha Karli Nikki Julien
Additional Credits:
Written by: Malik ‘Phife’ Taylor, Dion ‘Rasta Root” Liverpool, Vincent “V.Rich” Richardson, Demonterious “DETOXXX” Lawrence
Produced by: DJ Rasta Root for Riddim Kidz Productions
Scratches by: DJ Rasta Root for Riddim Kidz Productions
Keys: Vincent “V.Rich” Richardson
Bass by: Demonterious “DETOXXX” Lawrence
Mixed by: Mark “Exit” Goodchild
Mastered by: Johnny Ho for One Up Mastering
Recorded by: Dion Decibels at Project West Studios
M. Taylor (Diggy Tunez) ASCAP
D. Liverpool (Sound Of Julien) ASCAP
Vincent “V.Rich” Richardson (Vibrato Sound Publishing) ASCAP
D. Lawrence (DETOXXX MUSIC) BMI
In Loving Memory of:
Eugenia “#GrannyPhife” Boyce
Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Cumberbatch
Grandma Tina
“Baby Chris” Lighty
Uncle Carlisle
“Uncle Kenny” & “Uncle D.D.” Wilson
Cesar A. Soto Sr.
Jax
Dj Ox
Dedric ‘Fudge’ Darcelin
Baatin
Heavy D
Beverly Dewitt Yancey
J Dilla
