You can celebrate J Dilla's legacy with a Shinola watch in a limited edition that says “Dilla Time” that life is fearless

The luxury guards based in Detroit presented a hommage to the late hip-hop producer J Dilla with the publication of two timepieces in a limited edition as part of his Great American series. These watches, which were started on May 15, 2025, honor Dilla's innovative contributions to music and its unique approach to the rhythm, which is often referred to as a “dilla time”.

The “Dilla Time” Watch collection

The collection contains two different models:

• Shinola XJ Dilla Chronograph: Price for $ 1,095, this 40 -mm -Edelstahl watch shows a cassette band that symbolizes the early days of the beating of Dilla.
• Shinola X J Dilla skeleton: With 2,250 US dollars in retail, this 45 -mm watch offers a skeletonized design that reflects the analog sound signals that have masterfully manipulated dilla.

Both watches are made with complicated details that pay homage to Dilla's musical genius, including design elements, which are inspired by its beat tapes and the unique rhythmic patterns.

“Dilla time”

J Dilla, born James Dewitt Yancey, was a pioneering figure in hip-hop, who was known for his collaboration with artists such as a tribe called Quest, Common and Erykah Badu. His innovative use of the Akai MPC Drum Machine and its characteristic “Woozy” sound has indelibly shaped the music.

The term “Dilla Time”, popular by Dan Charnas' biography Dilla time: Life and life after the death of J Dilla, the hip-hop producer, who reinvented rhythmSold Dilla's unique rhythmic sensitivity that continues to influence musicians through genres.

The Shinola XJ Dilla collection can be bought on the official website of Shinola and in selected Shinola shops, including Detroit's flagship location. In addition to the watches, the collection includes a limited messenger bag in a limited edition at $ 895, which celebrated Dilla's reputation as a masterful box graves.

These timepieces not only serve as a functional accessories, but also as a portable homage to a musical innovator, the influence of which continues to resonate.