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J Rocc Flips Erykah Badu's "The Healer" On The Vibe-Heavy Instrumental "Fire Dancer"

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J Rocc comes through with a chop of Erykah Badu's "The Healer" on the slow-burning instrumental treatment "Fire Dancer." The bones of The Analogue Girl's Madlib-crafted tribute to J Dilla are barely visible, except for the familiar and haunting chant that runs through the track. The Blessed Coast's captain of turntablism inserts touches of grand piano, strings and Jay Dee's vocal chops to accent Badula's chant, which remains slightly off-key, building the displacing, sort of unsettling vibe of the track. "Fire Dancer" can be found on the Stones Throw cassette exclusive Beats On Tap(E), which is available to purchase on their site today. Get with the new heat from J Rocc and listen to his criminally short instrumental "Fire Dancer" below.