Amazing album, for me this kind of sounds like his good bye letter to his fans. With all the hidden messages in there, it's creativity at its best! Buy this album it's worth every penny!!!

One of the best ever... Instant classic... RIP Jay Deezy

There are rare moments in musical history when an artist or group will produce an album, which not only stands the test of time, but revolutionises how we think about music, how its produced, and how much further back the boundaries of acceptability have been pushed.

Like the Beatles' Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club, or Marvin Gaye's Whats Goin On, Donuts by Dilla is one such album guaranteed to have people talking in years to come (as it is now) about where they were when they first heard it, and how ground breaking they found it at the time.

The thing with Donuts is that you have to forget about the conventional. Jay Dee is not about the conventional. Donuts (and I might be wrong but I doubt it) may well be a prophetic glimpse into the future of a stagnated genre dominated by big corporate interests, which is perpetuating the current superfluous mediocrity masquerading as Hip-Hop.

As for the meat of the album itself, crate diggers and beat junkies will revel in the tantalising sample-fest Dilla serves up.

Donuts is a statement. A commentary on post WW2 black American music; an analysis of the various genres and a schizophrenic reinterpretation of them.

All in all, Donuts is one of the most creative montages of sonic art this side of the millennium, and arguably of the 20 years prior to it.

An amazing and absolutely beautiful piece of sound imagination coming straight from the heart to the heart. A one off.

Such a deep, soulful record. Stick it on your ipod and enjoy. Classic.

such a good album throughout

this guy was seriously talented - waaay ahead of the game.

Really soulful tracks n full of emotion, everything about this album flows well - worth every single penny

what a producer he was... r.i.p.

Jay Dee was one of the best that ever did it. Ever since "Runnin" is became obvious that the dude was ahead of his time. This album is perfect for the iPod (maybe Dilla and Madlib arrived at the concept together on the Champion Sound album); add this album to your on-the-go playlist and you

have a wicked soundtrack to commute to...

R.I.P. Dilla!

I think that sometimes special people come along and speak in a voice only audible to the subconscious. In my very humble opinion, J Dilla (aka) J Dee (aka) James Yancy’s Donuts is all about love. Creativity on this level is only acquired with a heart heavy with love and a soul free from inhibition or fear.

This is evident in the paired down “U-Love” sampled from Jerry Butlers sweet Philadelphia soul ballad – one of many examples that demonstrate bare boned emotional intelligence. For me, the beauty of J Dee’s collection of emotional expressions is it’s brutal simplicity and bravery to communicate as rambling thoughts that only truly begin to make sense when we, as the listener become the missing instrument with our receptiveness to an expression from one soul to another. Personally I believe J Dee’s, Donuts resonates with a rare clarity usually only ever found in nature.

well worth the cash. Can't keep it off the car CD player.

Soulful. A true Hip Hop star!!!

This Album stands as a true testament to one of the most under-rated producers of all time. Many more well known producers have bit his style (Kanye et al) but cop this joint and witness the true master of hookin' up a dusty soul loop with the dopest drum patterns you ever heard.The mainstream media all but ignored his passing but those in the know recognise that a true genius has passed through. The sampled vocal refrain of "You're gonna want me back" on "Stop" says it best. Hip Hop will miss J-Dilla.

Solid beats and great use of sampling equal a hugely enjoyable listen. Been a fan since 'Labcabincalifornia', rest in peace...

This stunning album showcases a musician at the height of his creativity. Recorded in hospital while recovering from a disease (Lupus) which has now sadly claimed his life. Dilla will live forever through his music. The album is a crazy collection : 31 very brief beats (averaging 1min 30), but what beats! The samples - hugely varied- are worked over until they're barely recognizable. The end result is incredibly soulful. Never cluttered, simple yet with great depth. If you're unsure about downloading this, check the tracks The Diff'rence, Time:The Donut of The Heart, Airworks, Two Can Win, Dilla Says Go. But really, get the whole album to experience the full range of a true hip-hop hero. Rest in Peace Dilla

Fantastic soulful album, a must buy. R.I.P J Dilla

You will be truely missed!

Crazy that this comes out a week before he dies... A producer that will be greatly missed

Please do yourself a favor and cop this - Dilla is one of the hottest producers out there and this instrumental joint is butter. For those looking for the usual vanilla, stay on the top 40. If you're looking for substance, style and dope beats - you'll dig it more each time you spin it....trust me.

Also listen out for the vocal remixes from people such as black thought, raw dice, oh no and rocc c.

I have had this album on advance promo and listen to it almost every day - still going to get the proper copy also.