J Dillalude
Robert Glasper Lyrics

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First saved message:
Yo, Rob yo, Rob G, what' up? It's your man
Tip q Tip, boy yeah yo, Rob, dude
Y'all should play some Dilla
Joints like trio-style, though
Ya know i think it'd be fresh
Nobody never really did that i
Know you could put it

Down, boy you know that's my
Dude ya know what I
Mean? So, um, you should why
Don't you do that, man? Play
A Dilla joint on your album
But with the trio a'ight

Hit me back, lemme know if you did it a'ight
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Robert Glasper's song "J Dillalude" are actually a phone message left by rapper Q-Tip (also known as Tip) to Robert Glasper himself. The message suggests that Glasper should play some J Dilla joints in a trio-style on his album. Q-Tip believes that this would be a fresh and unique approach since nobody has really done that before. He expresses his confidence in Glasper's ability to put it down and acknowledges their mutual appreciation for Dilla's music. Q-Tip concludes by requesting Glasper to let him know if he pursued the idea.

These lyrics represent the influence and impact of J Dilla, a highly acclaimed producer and rapper, on the music community. J Dilla, also known as James Yancey, was known for his innovative production techniques and his distinct musical style. He is considered one of the greatest and most influential hip-hop producers of all time.

Line by Line Meaning

Yo, Rob yo, Rob G, what' up? It's your man
Hey, Robert Glasper! It's me, your friend, reaching out to see how you're doing.

Tip q Tip, boy yeah yo, Rob, dude
I'm referring to Q-Tip, another artist, to emphasize the point I'm about to make.

Y'all should play some Dilla
You should incorporate J Dilla's music into your own.

Joints like trio-style, though
Specifically, you should create Dilla-inspired songs with a trio arrangement.

Ya know i think it'd be fresh
I believe it would be a unique and exciting concept.

Nobody never really did that i
No one has ever truly explored this idea.

Know you could put it
I know you have the musical talent and ability to execute it.

Down, boy you know that's my
You have my full support and encouragement.

Dude ya know what I
You understand what I'm getting at, right?

Mean? So, um, you should why
In other words, why don't you go ahead and do it?

Don't you do that, man? Play
Wouldn't it be great if you included a Dilla joint on your album?

A Dilla joint on your album
I'm suggesting you feature a track produced by J Dilla on your album.

But with the trio a'ight
Specifically, it should have a trio arrangement.

Hit me back, lemme know if you did it a'ight
Please reply and let me know if you decide to follow through with this idea.

One to replay, press 4
This message is worth replaying, so just press 4 to hear it again.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES DEWITT YANCEY, RONALD BAKER, NORMAN RAY HARRIS, ALLAN WAYNE FELDER

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