The Shining is the third studio album by American hip hop recording artist J Dilla, who died February 10, 2006, discounting the instrumental album "Donuts", released on February 7, 2006 by which organization, "The Shining" was his first full-length solo release?
The Shining (J Dilla album) The Shining is the third studio album by American hip hop recording artist J Dilla, who died February 10, 2006. "The Shining" was incomplete at the time of J Dilla's passing and was posthumously completed. Discounting the instrumental album "Donuts", "The Shining" was the first full-length solo release by J Dilla (featuring vocals) since "Welcome 2 Detroit" five years earlier, and as such was highly anticipated. It was released on August 22, 2006 through BBE Records. An instrumental version of the album followed its release shortly afterward.
The Bronx (2006 album) The Bronx is The Bronx's second LP and the first recording by the band on a major label, Island Def Jam. Released on July 18, 2006, this album is the band's second self-titled album and features a change in musical style. It was leaked online April 26, 2006, almost two months before it was released on vinyl LP.