Celebrating 25 Years of J Dilla’s Debut Studio Album ‘Welcome 2 Detroit’ (2001)

February 27, 2026 Albumism Staff

ARTIST: Jay Dee a.k.a. J Dilla
TITLE: Welcome 2 Detroit (debut studio album)
RELEASED: February 27, 2001
LABEL: BBE
RUNNING TIME: 41 minutes

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