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June 9, 2009 @ 4:19 am | Written by: Karen Civil

Charles Hamilton Speaks on J. Dilla Conflict

Demevolist front man, Charles Hamilton, has never been one to “follow the crowd”. In an act that has several members of the Detroit hip-hop community upset, Hamilton, who is prepping the release of his Interscope debut, The Perfect Life, named the late producer/rapper, James Dewitt Yancey (J. Dilla), as executive producer. Charles reached out to KarenCivil.com to explain his rationale behind the decision.

“I believe in the paranormal,” said Hamilton.  “My thing is there was a certain sound I was looking for and hoping for, and dare I say most people can believe me if they want to, but post life, J. Dilla guided me through the mastering process.”

The “Sonic The Hedgehog” infatuated rapper also wanted to ensure that if Dilla’s sound would be prevalent on the album, it would be done in the most authentic fashion. “I also used a sample that Dilla used called “To The Other Man” by James Ingram. You know like in order to achieve a vintage sound, I received instruction on how to record a song from digital to vinyl and then vinyl to back to digital and master the entire album from there, ” said Charles Hamilton. Regardless if many view the move as odd, Hamilton’s stances remain true. While he never met the acclaimed producer, his inspiration was enough to make such a bold move. A move so bold that C.H. has promised proceeds to the Yancey estate.

“I know Ma Dukes Yancey has been suffering financially for some time. There is an eccentric story behind his publishing and estate in general and the least I can do is give him credit because I did use his spirit to help me mold the sound,” said Charles. “And helping give finances to the Yancey Estate… now the relationship that I have is irrelevant because most people haven’t given a dime, because if they have she wouldn’t be in the position she’s in.”

While not confirmed, Hamilton has marked June 23 as the release date for The Perfect Life.

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  1. Xilla

    June 9, 2009 @ 4:29 am

    Dope article K, I still think it’s certain things you need to do before you do something like this… but eh! i hope it all works out for this lil boy.

  2. Eric Hundin

    June 9, 2009 @ 5:00 am

    I found your blog on MSN Search. Nice writing. I will check back to read more.

    Eric Hundin

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    June 9, 2009 @ 5:43 am

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  4. b-side

    June 9, 2009 @ 9:03 am

    To Karen and all you other folks that support Charles hamilton, it is evident to me that through the course of horrible hip hop journalism (The Source, XXL ect) over the past 10 years or so the current Hip Hop generation is completely ignorant to happenings going further back than 3 or so years. Bold move? This is not bold, its an asshole move. This is not an altruistic move in the least, his album is free and furthermore, there is no need to put Dilla’s name on your album in order to credit and pay his family. It does not make any sense. Hamilton represents a hip hop generation with no respect for their predecessors (you might argue that his credit to Dilla is respect but I would argue that it is of the greatest disrespect) This shit is fucked up for real.

  5. Clif Soulo

    June 9, 2009 @ 9:41 am

    I don’t think Charles Hamilton initially was trying to be an asshole or disrespectful, but it was all about how he handled the situation, in my humble opinion.

    Had he went to J.Dilla’s family and asked would this be ok prior to announcing online that J Dilla was the executive producer, then in my opinion, that would have been showing respect and being respectful of Dilla’s family, and would have prevented the negative reactions that he is now receiving.

    In my opinion.

  6. Belize

    June 9, 2009 @ 10:18 am

    Ya’ll love to make the next nigga’s headache’s yours. Leave this pink fool alone..i dont fuck with him; but i dont see noone else putting Pun, BIG, ODB or Big L on their album so they fam could eat. My advice? Dig a hole and find ur butthole

  7. sweeneykovar

    June 9, 2009 @ 10:46 am

    this is all nice and cute, but he has yet to address HOW he knows the Yancey family since Ma Dukes already said she does not know him.

    HOW he knows Phat Kat and all the other D artists he’s been shouting out since they too have already stated they dont know this guy

    and HOW he was planning to donate to a foundation that hasn’t existed in years?

    you guys try to defend this dude waaay too much.

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