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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4 Past Midnite Instrumentals (Instrumental)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Ne'Astra Music on 21 Dec 2010
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Truck Talk
Calvin Valentine, Lawz Spoken, Illa J
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Cream Dream Records on 8 Feb 2023
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Sounds Like Love
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Delicious Vinyl on 4 Aug 2009
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Wanna Ride
Electronic - Released by McNasty Records on 4 Apr 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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