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It’s designed for those who understand that the greatest art doesn’t always follow the rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the studio to the street, this piece represents the connection between music, identity, creativity, and personal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA TRIBUTE TO THE SOUND\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Dilla Saved My Life” speaks to the profound influence J Dilla's music has had on producers, MCs, DJs, artists, and listeners around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDilla's approach to production was never about making everything perfectly polished. It was about feeling. 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