January 21, 2026
Dilla Time book and Morgan Cooper

How Dilla Time Changed the Way the World Hears Beats

In this episode, host Chris Collins sits down with Morgan Stevenson Cooper, writer, director, and creator of Bel-Air, the reimagining of the iconic Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. A passionate storyteller and now the author of I CAN MAKE A MOVIE!, Morgan joins us to talk about the book that changed his life: Dilla Time by Dan Charnas.

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They dive deep into the genius of J Dilla, how he “made a drum machine sound human,” and why his story became a creative compass for Morgan — shaping his art, his mindset, and even his healing. From discovering Madvillainy at age 12 to building Bel-Air and finding meaning in loss, this is a raw, inspiring conversation about creativity, purpose, and the power of rhythm.

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