JAY DEE (J DILLA)
WELCOME TO DETROIT: INSTRUMENTALS - LP

UPC: 199538313048
Label: BBE
Format: LP
Release Date: November 28, 2025
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Jay Dee needs no introduction. Widely regarded as one of the most important figures in hip–hop alongside Pete Rock, Kanye West, Pharell, and Dr. Dre, his influence has reached far beyond the genre. Known widely as your favourite producer’s favourite producer, and having produced and remixed for legends like Janet Jackson, Daft Punk, A Tribe Called Quest, Brand New Heavies, Busta Rhymes, Common, Erykah Badu, Guru, The Pharcyde, The Roots, De La Soul, and Royce Da 5’9″—the list is endless—there is no questioning Jay Dee’s genius. Many have tried, but none have been able to duplicate his sound.

Originally released in 2001, Welcome 2 Detroit marked Jay Dee’s first solo project and the groundbreaking debut of BBE’s Beat Generation series, where producers stepped into the spotlight with complete creative freedom. A paradigm-shifting record, it was short-listed for Artistic Achievement in Music in October 2001 (the U.S. equivalent of the Mercury Prize) and instantly set the bar for everything that followed.

Now, 25 years later, Welcome 2 Detroit returns in a long-awaited repress, celebrating a quarter-century of influence and innovation. This anniversary edition brings the instrumental version of the album back into circulation after years out of print, allowing listeners to experience the full depth and complexity of Jay Dee’s production in its purest form. Stripped of vocals, the intricacy, texture, and brilliance of his work shine brighter than ever—revealing details you may have missed the first time around.

Make sure you grab a piece of history.
– Long Out-of-Print Repress of Jay Dee’s paradigm-shifting solo debut that redefined the role of the producer in hip–hop

– Special edition of the Instrumental album, including one extra track (Rico Suave Bossa Nova)

– Instrumental Album Release – Experience Jay Dee’s production in its purest form

TRACK LIST:

Disc 1

1. Welcome 2 Detroit (Instrumental)
2. Y’all Ain’t Ready (Instrumental)
3. Think Twice (Instrumental)
4. The Clapper (Instrumental)
5. Come Get It (Instrumental)
6. Pause (Instrumental)
7. B.B.E. (Big Booty Express) (Instrumental)
8. Beej-N-Dem Pt.2 (Instrumental)

Disc 2

1. Brazilian Groove (Instrumental)
2. It’s Like That (Instrumental)
3. Give It Up (Instrumental)
4. Rico Suave Bossa Nova
5. Featuring Phat Kat (Instrumental)
6. Shake It Down (Instrumental)
7. African Rhythms (Instrumental)
8. One (Instrumental)