I still love Dilla with all my heart and soul, I still rock my Jaylib plates on my car and HE will always be one of the greatest influences in my life. But Dilla... is complicated now. Because my love of Dilla is also wrapped up in my sister. His music is still magical, but it is also sad... sometimes painful. Because I spent my happiest moments celebrating Dilla with Mercy. I have been able to find more joy as the years have gone, but it’s still hard. I can’t just casually listen to Dilla... I have to be in a certain headspace, probably alone, and I will I inevitably probably cry. My love for James Yancy and his beautiful art will NEVER change, please believe that. With time I’m sure it will get easier too. But for now... it’s still just not that easy.
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