"Donuts," the second studio album by American hip hop producer J Dilla, released on February 7, 2006, under Stones Throw Records. Debuting, on the day of his 32nd birthday, just three days prior to his untimely passing, the album stands as a testament to his musical genius and enduring legacy.
 
Remarkably, twenty-nine of the album's thirty-one tracks were crafted in J Dilla's hospital room, utilizing only a 45-rpm record player and a Boss SP-303 sampler. Despite the challenging circumstances of its creation, "Donuts" garnered widespread critical acclaim for its dense, eclectic sampling and its profound exploration of mortality.
 
Recognized for its groundbreaking contributions to instrumental hip hop, "Donuts" holds a special place in the hearts of fans and critics alike as J Dilla's magnum opus. Pitchfork lauded the album, placing it at number 38 on their list of the top 50 albums of 2006 and at number 66 on their list of the top 200 albums of the 2000s. In 2020, Rolling Stone further solidified its acclaim by ranking "Donuts" at 386 in their esteemed 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. Indeed, "Donuts" continues to exert a profound influence on artists across various genres, serving as a timeless source of inspiration and cementing its status as one of the most influential hip hop albums of all time.