Illa J
After the passing of his brother, Detroit producer/MC Jay Dee, Illa J (born John Yancey) dropped out of Central Michigan University, put aside his inhibitions, and stepped out as an MC and producer. Previously apprehensive about living up to the genius-level standard set by his elder sibling, Illa J became visible outside his local circle through the video for his brother's "Won't Do" -- where he was shown lip-syncing the rhymes -- as well as the Dilla Changed My Life tour, which allowed him to perform for Dilla admirers across the globe. He then got into recording, collaborating with the likes of Karriem Riggins, Guilty Simpson, Black Milk, and Little Brother's Big Pooh. A self-released EP was issued in 2007, featuring self-productions, with the exception of one track ("Me and My Brother") produced by Jay Dee.
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Yancey Boys (Instrumentals)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Delicious Vinyl Inc on 4 Nov 2008
24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Illa J Instrumentals (Instrumental)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Bastard Jazz Recordings on 13 May 2016
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
The Bakery
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Inner Ocean Records on 10 May 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Second Record
Electronic - Released by McNasty Records on 6 Apr 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Sunflower (DJ Spinna Remix)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Bastard Jazz Recordings on 4 Dec 2015
24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Late Night Banger
Miscellaneous - Released by Inner Ocean Records on 21 Jun 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Written
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Inner Ocean Records on 8 Oct 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Soulsearching
Soul - Released by 1410109 Records DK2 on 22 Apr 2022
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -