[VIDEO] J Dilla - "Won't Do"

In memory of James Dewitt Yancey aka Jay Dee aka J Dilla. (1974 - 2006)

[VIDEO] Illa J - "R U Listenin" & "We Here"

The first two videos from Illa J, off his album Yancey Boys. Both tracks were produced by you know who...Mr. J Dilla. In fact, the whole album was.

Illa J Interview - Part 2

Here is Part 2 of our interview with Illa J. He talks about his brother's influence on him and hip-hop, as well as his own mission with his music. If you missed Part 1, go here. Shout out to Fat Beats for letting us shoot the interview there.

Illa J Interview - Part 1

In this first of a 2 part series, Illa J talks about his musical roots that stem from his family bloodline, including his brother, the late great J Dilla. Like his brother, Illa J is a triple threat, excelling as a talented emcee, singer, and producer. He also talks about his brand new album which dropped Nov 4th, Yancey Boys, in which he sings and spits over classic Jay Dee beats from his days on Delicious Vinyl back in 1995-1997. I just copped the album, and you should too.

Part 2 drops tomorrow.

Ill J on VIMBY

J Dilla’s lil bro Illa J holds it down for Detroit and keeps the legacy alive. VIMBY goes behind-the-scenes of his new music video single “R U Listenin.” His album Yancy Boys drops this Tuesday, Nov 4th. It features Illa J rhyming and singing over unheard Dilla beats from 1995-1998. I've heard it and it's nice.

Illa J.

We set up an interview with Illa J yesterday at Fat Beats in Los Angeles. Very cool and humble dude. For those of you not knowing, he's J Dilla's little brother and is releasing an album on Delicious Vinyl on Nov. 4th (Election Day) called Yancy Boys in which he rhymes over old Dilla beats, circa '95. This kid has serious talent, not to mention he's a splitting image of Jay Dee. It's crazy.

It was dope talking to him about his family and older brother. He had some cool stories about the entire Yancy family, who are all talented musicians in their own right. He basically grew up in a house full of musicians, so music is almost second nature to him. Besides, having Dilla making beats for the likes of the Pharcyde, Tibe, Common, and De La in your basement when you're a little kid couldn't hurt either.

Here are some pics from the day. interview coming shortly...

[NEW] Illa J - R U Listen' (feat Guilty Simpson)

The younger of the Yancy Boys drops a new joint featuring Guilty Simpson. The one is again produced by his older brother, J Dilla, and the more music I hear from Illa J, the more I'm convinced this kid has natural ability embedded in his DNA and he's starting to tap into the inner Yancy talent. Nice to hear the Dilla torch being carried on.

DOWNLOAD: R U Listen' (feat Guilty Simpson)

[NEW] Illa J - We Here (prod by J Dilla)

For those of you unfamilar with Illa J, he is the late great J Dilla's little brother. He might recognize him as the lead from Dilla's video "Won't Do." Well, considering his bloodline, the kid is a talented musician. He's releasing an LP titled, Yancy Boys, and this is the first offering produced by J Dilla. Little J has a cool little flow to him, and the same smooth and soul vibe his brother provided. The song is a feel good joint, celebrating life.

"One of the things I learned from my brother is that you don’t get that much time, so make the most of it. That’s why I’ve decided to dedicate my life to doing what I love: music." - Illa J

DOWNLOAD: Illa J - We Here (prod by J Dilla)