Jay Dee needs no introduction.
Widely regarded as one of the most important figures in hiphop alongside Pete Rock, Kanye West, Pharell, and Dr.
Dre, his influence has reached far beyond the genre.
Known widely as your favourite producers 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 59"the list is endlessthere is no questioning Jay Dees genius.
Many have tried, but none have been able to duplicate his sound.

Originally released in 2001, Welcome 2 Detroit marked Jay Dees first solo project and the groundbreaking debut of BBEs 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 Dees production in its purest form.
Stripped of vocals, the intricacy, texture, and brilliance of his work shine brighter than everrevealing details you may have missed the first time around.
Make sure you grab a piece of history.