A behind the scenes look at original animatic storyboard Konee Rok presented to Phife of A Tribe Called Quest & music producer, Dj Rasta Root; compared side by side with the videos final outcome. The animatic was presented on 10/17/13. The video was planned with shooting completed exactly one month later on 11/17/13 . The final edit with animation was completed by 12/21/13. The video was premiered at the Atlanta Landmark Midtown Art Cinema on 2/7/14 & in Detroit at The Fillmore Theater for Dilla Day on 2/8/14. Phife's "Dear Dilla" was added to MTV Jams, Hits, U ,BET Centric & Vevo rotation & released worldwide 2/11/14. http://deardilla.com Okayplayer post : bit.ly/dearDilla Soundcloud : soundcloud.com/djrastaroot/deardilla #dearDilla is now available on itunes. All proceeds go directly to Dilla's daughters. itunes.apple.com/us/album/dear-dilla-feat.-dj-rasta/id808588497 Smokin' Needles Records Presents: a Konee Rok film Lyrics: Malik "Phife" Taylor Music: Dion "Rasta Root" Liverpool Produced, Written, Edited, Animated, Directed: KoneeRok.com Executive Producers: Malik "Phife" Taylor & Dion "Rasta Root" Liverpool Cinematography: Jason "Intel" Deuchler Lighting: Jonathan Young Cast: Malik "Phife Dawg" TaylorDion Liverpool Maureen Yancey Ja'Mya Yancey Ty~Monae' Paige Whitlow Young RJ, Illa J, T3 Uncle Herm Dwele Nicole Humphrey Ali Shaheed Muhammad Lisa Dillon Kris "A.K." Santiago Vincent "V.Rich" Richardson Dilla's Delights Group Shot: Amp Fiddler Brian "Cryzko" DeBois (2:37am) Ron Estill Phife Dwele Uncle Herm Dion "Rasta Root" Liverpool Antwan Gardner Crew: Nicole Luna Rok Ryan Campbell Josh Tyron Joel McGinty Deanna Cotaquispe Kevin Epperson Jenny Luna Special Contributors: DJ Chrismix American Junkie Tyson Simmons Amy Nowaske Mark Jara Romeo Franklin Croix UrcinaUncle Herm Dilla’s Delights The Mighty Junebugg Amy Hubbarth Mike Vanover Joylette Hunter Monica Whitlow Stringz (Hardcore Detroit) Cryzko (2:37am) Dan Gary Memories & Melodies Marcel Morin Sarah Mueller Vitae Sessions Brandon Riley N2ition Al’s Restaurant Marcel Jean Zzaje 5th Element CJ A/V Chicago Berto Vasquez InoPrints Jorge Danny CesarNorthrock 360 Jenny Luna Ron Punsalan Rane Aiaiai Mono Nike Adidas Señor Kaos DeMo Jewelry Designs Lacer Headwear Jodi at Original Penguin Camping World RV Rentals Shure Corporation Acrylick Bird Club Clothing Sarah Mom Dad Tips Emjay Ro-Z Snickers Locations: Konee Rok Studios - Chicago, IL Conant Gardens - Detroit, MI Dilla's Delights - Detroit, MI Comerica Park - Detroit, MI Memories and Melodies - Eastpointe, MI Hip Hop Shop - Detroit, MI St. Andrews - Detroit, MI RJ Rice Studios - Detroit, MI The Fillmore Theater - Detroit, MI Avalon International Breads - Detroit, MI Al's Restaurant - Detroit, MI American Junkie - Chicago, IL Rentals: Vitae Sessions Josh Tyron N2ition A/V Chicago Dream Digital PropAbilities Thank you! Ma Dukes Ja'Mya JoyletteTy~Monae' Monica Uncle Herm Amp Fiddler Slum Village Dwele V.Rich Ali Shaheed Muhammad 4-Ize Ron Estill Northrock Jorge Cesar Danny Deanna (Make-up) Lisa (Doctor) Nicole (Nurse) Dj Fudge Our moms and dads Deisha Karli Nikki Julien "Dear Dilla" Written by: Malik 'Phife' Taylor, Dion 'Rasta Root" Liverpool, Vincent "V.Rich" Richardson Demonterious "DETOXXX" Lawrence Produced by: Dj Rasta Root for Riddim Kidz Productions Scratches by: Dj Rasta Root for Riddim Kidz Productions Keys: Vincent "V.Rich" Richardson Bass by : Demonterious "DETOXXX" Lawrence Mixed by: Mark "Exit" Goodchild Mastered by: Johnny Ho for One Up Mastering Recorded by Dion Decibels at Project West Studios M. Taylor (Diggy Tunez) ASCAP D. Liverpool (Sound Of Julien) ASCAP Vincent "V.Rich" Richardson (Vibrato Sound Publishing) ASCAP D. Lawrence (DETOXXX MUSIC) BMI In Loving Memory of: Eugenia "#GrannyPhife" Boyce Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Cumberbatch Grandma Tina "Baby Chris" Lighty Uncle Carlisle "Uncle Kenny" & "Uncle D.D.” Wilson Cesar A. Soto Sr. Jax Dj Ox Dedric 'Fudge' Darcelin Baatin Heavy D Beverly Dewitt Yancey J Dilla © 2014 Smokin’ Needles Records For more info on Diabetes & Lupus go to Kidney.org | LupusResearch.org
