# Busta Rhymes releases Dillagence II featuring J Dilla beats

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> Updated: 2026-08-26T23:25:19.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 5.

Busta Rhymes has released ‘Dillagence II’, his twelfth studio album, constructed from an archive of nearly 300 unreleased beats left by the late producer J Dilla prior to his death in 2006. The project was made possible with the involvement and approval of Dilla’s mother, Maureen ‘Ma Dukes’ Yancey.

The 19-track album features a diverse roster of guest artists, including Lil Wayne, Talib Kweli, Anderson .Paak, Ludacris, Big Sean, Common, and Honey Bxby. Notable tracks include ‘This Woman’, a posthumous collaboration with D’Angelo utilizing a 20-year-old scratch vocal, ‘Wait 4 U’ featuring Big Sean and Honey Bxby, ‘Kingpin [Knock Ya Head Off]’ featuring Ludacris and Anderson .Paak, and ‘Talk Ya Shit’ featuring Lil Wayne.

Busta Rhymes has been meticulously assembling these unreleased beats since 2020. Moving away from contemporary hip-hop trends designed for streaming playlists, the project focuses on Dilla’s signature production aesthetic, characterized by complex loops, unconventional grooves, and his unique, non-quantized style. The release follows the original ‘Dillagence’ mixtape from 2007 and the single ‘SPAZZZ’.

## Claims

- Busta Rhymes released his twelfth studio album, Dillagence II, on August 25, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The album is composed of nearly 300 unreleased beats provided by the late producer J Dilla before his death in 2006. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The album includes 19 tracks. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The track 'This Woman' features a previously unreleased vocal session between J Dilla and D'Angelo from approximately 20 years ago. (single source)
- The project features guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Talib Kweli, Anderson .Paak, and Ludacris. (single source)
- Maureen 'Ma Dukes' Yancey, J Dilla's mother, was involved in the selection process of the beats. (single source)
- Hype Williams is directing the official music video for 'This Woman'. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Busta Rhymes releases ‘DILLAGENCE II’ produced by J Dilla

Busta Rhymes releases ‘DILLAGENCE II’, a 19-song hip-hop album produced using unreleased beats by the late J Dilla.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/busta-rhymes-releases-dillagence-ii-produced-by-j-dilla

### 2026-08-24: Busta Rhymes releases Dillagence II featuring J Dilla beats

Busta Rhymes has released “Dillagence II”, a 19-track album produced entirely from unreleased J Dilla beats, featuring guest appearances by Lil Wayne and a posthumous D'Angelo collaboration.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/busta-rhymes-releases-dillagence-ii-featuring-unreleased-j-dilla-beats

### 2026-08-20: Busta Rhymes announces “Dillagence 2” album featuring J Dilla beats

Busta Rhymes will release “Dillagence 2” on August 25, an album featuring 26 tracks produced entirely from unreleased beats by the late legendary producer J Dilla.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/busta-rhymes-announces-tracklist-for-j-dilla-tribute-album

### 2026-08-11: Busta Rhymes announces collaborative album with J Dilla

Busta Rhymes announces ‘Dillagence 2’, a collaborative album with the late producer J Dilla, set for release on August 25, featuring the lead single ‘SPAZZZ’.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/busta-rhymes-announces-collaborative-album-with-j-dilla

### 2026-08-08: Busta Rhymes releases “SPAZZZ” single built on J Dilla beats

Busta Rhymes released “SPAZZZ,” claiming J Dilla production, but fans identified contributions from producers Nottz and Kev Brown, who confirmed his beat was used without payment.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/busta-rhymes-releases-spazzz-single-built-on-j-dilla-beats

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