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Acclaimed hip-hop producer James Yancey released this instrumental disc shortly before his death at the age of 32.
| LABEL: | Stones Throw |
| RELEASE DATE: | 07 February 2006 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Rap |
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The average user rating for this album is 8.7 (out of 10) based on 40 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
NV White gave it a10:
It was released more than 2 years ago, and I still listen to it daily. This album will still be relevant in 15+ years. How many other recent releases can you say that about?
An'Dre H. gave it a9:
The CD sounds like a different Jay Dee than usual. Tracks like "Lightworks" prove this. I just love "Mash". Its one of the greatest beats I've heard along with "The Red" and "The Light" (both by Jay Dilla. But, Donuts too me is the perfect project. Its set up perfectly, It has the perfect track titles, and Jay Dee just communicates with us through instrumentals. Keep in mind though, that this was made on Jay Dilla's death beath while he was suffering from an incureable sickness!! C'mon now. I can't even watch cartoons the right way when I catch a minor cold. Jay Dilla is the best producer thats ever roamed the earth!!
Jon G gave it a10:
I don't' know how dilla did it nor do i have any clue about recording and its techniques. neither did i know about his death, but... yes but... the first moment i heard this album i immediately loved it. and as it is with every good album, i didnt "loved" every song the same as earcatchers like waves, airworks, one eleven u-luv or last donut of the night. but after hearing it for some times, especially the earcatchers, i couldn't stop hearing every song of this awesome album day after day after day! its just amazing and touches me in a way just few songs every did. i don't understand the critics in any way if they say "there is no heart in this recycling of music" or "the songs are just short snippets thrown at the listener". YES, they are short snippets thrown at you, YES its made out of samples and all of them make me shudder and shake every time i listen to them. its just music how it should be. soulful, touching your beating heart with of which i cant put in a word. it makes me feel alive, happy, sad and thousand other things at the same time.
Tolu O. gave it a10:
When we elaborate on the ingenuity of this man, it is impossible to fully cover all grounds. Donuts is merely a justification of his magic. When you hear songs like lightworks, the composition alone is enough to give you the quick jitters, let alone Time: Donut of the Heart. To all Dilla fans, Cherish this album, cause you most likely would'nt get anyone identical in the next "bleak" future. SHINE ON DILLA!!!!!
Vincent H gave it a10:
Infinitely beautiful and rewarding...and I'm only talking about "Two Can Win", probably the most exciting and amazing song on this album (there are 30 others!!). I regret that I was so late to the game (I've been a Dilla fan for 5+ years now, but I just copped this album a week ago), but I am so glad I picked it up. It's honestly as good as everyone says...seriously...it's that good. The last album that made me shed a tear was the final Elliott Smith, and I didn't think any kind of music could affect me like that again. Parts of the album were recorded by Dilla when he was on a hospital bed, sick from an incurable disease, which makes the record all that more poignant. It's hands-down the most emotional, honest, and straght-up dopest hip hop release of 2006 by far. As other reviewers have said, Dilla seemed here like he was almost inventing new ways of sampling and new ways of looking at beat production, which makes the record even more sad in a way. The man probably hadn't even made his masterpiece yet...but this is it.
Mike M gave it a10:
This is one of the most moving pieces of hip hop music and it's entirely instrumental... Classic - in my top ten best albums ever I own it on wax and cd.
Todd S gave it a9:
J Dilla's "Donuts" is a delicious treat for any beat junkie. Created on his deathbed, Dilla shows why he is revered as one of hip-hop's all-time greatest producers. RIP Jay Dee and thanks for leaving your listeners with one more bangin' album before your passing.
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