J. Dilla's daughters, Ja'Mya Yancey and Ty-Monae Whitlow, posed in city hall yesterday with the resolution recognizing Feb. 7 as J. Dilla Day. Photo: Annalise Frank/Axios
Friday is Detroit's first J. Dilla Day in honor of the local music legend.
The big picture: Family members of the late J. Dilla attended City Council yesterday as the lawmakers passed a resolution to recognize Feb. 7, J. Dilla's birthday.
The resolution calls him "one of the most influential musicians and music producers of our era."
What they're saying: "Words cannot describe how grateful we are for this declaration," Ja'Mya Yancey, daughter of J. Dilla, told council. "My sister and I continue to try to uplift and honor his name and legacy and this is such a monumental step to help us continue on with the work he left behind."
Joylette Hunter, spokesperson for the James Dewitt Yancey (J. Dilla) Estate, added that she had recently been given some found music of his, and it's being assessed to see if it could be released.
What's next: The reveal of the J. Dilla Street Sign is Thursday at 9am at Nevada Avenue and Charest Street.
