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KOEN - 1496 (OUTPUTS VOL. 9 out now!)

Slum Village Ft. Little Brother - Where Do We Go From Here

demoGRAPHIC II is the sequel to a SoundCloud fan favorite project 'demoGRAPHIC EP'. I'm usually against artist making sequels to projects however since the first installment in 2017, I find myself in the exact same position in every which way, with the exact same hunger. I began curating the theme & jotting ideas during the pandemic and I'm happy to finally have this recreation of early 2000 demo tapes out into the world for your consumption!

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A new track off the upcoming J Dilla collection "Dillatronic", a series of unreleased electronic-influenced instrumentals from the iconic producer. Order now at http://dillatronic.com.  Presented by Ma Dukes and Vintage Vibez Music Group.

J Dilla - Dillatronic #7

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From deep musical origins in Detroit, rapper/singer/songwriter Illa J has been slowly navigating his way through the oft-turbulent waters of Hip-Hop since the tender age of 13, when the young John Yancey aka Illa J wrote his first rhyme alongside his brother, the late great J Dilla. After his brother’s passing in ‘06, he began teaching himself piano, bass and taking vocal lessons while finding himself touring the world and recording a slew of Dilla-related projects, notably being an active member of Slum Village until 2014. His first solo album, '08s Yancey Boys and the Frank Nitt 2013 collaborative album Sunset BLVD were both released on seminal label Delicious Vinyl. Feeling the need for a change creatively as well as geographically, in 2012 John moved to the future music hotbed that is Montreal ultimately making the connection with Canadian producers Nick Wisdom & AstroLogical aka Potatohead People (whose acclaimed Bastard Jazz debut album Big Luxury in Spring 2015 featured Illa J on two hit singles). The success of their initial collaborations inspired the team to dive into the studio and embark on Illa J's new self-titled solo album, and present an entirely fresh sound of his own.
 
The album Illa J, produced without any samples by Potatohead People alongside a few groundbreaking co-producers, showcases a more mature and at-ease Illa J who is equally comfortable on top of an electronic boogie-inspired beat (“Universe”) as he is getting grimey over a trunk rattling G-Funk joint (the Kaytranada co-produced “Strippers”). On tracks like the sparse, Rhodes driven “Cannonball” (co-produced by Montreal’s Noo Bap), and the early 90s Spiritual / Acid Jazz inspired “Sunflower”, Illa flexes his muscles through both song and rhyme. And of course being true to his roots, the classic Detroit boom-bap sound is ever present on joints like “French Kiss”, “Perfect Game” (quite possibly Rap’s only ode to bowling), and “Never Left”, a touching tribute to his brother and a call-out to abusers of Dilla's legacy.  Vancouver mainstay MC Moka Only contributes invaluably to the cohesive sound of the album as well, providing signature smoothed-out vocal choruses to tracks like “She Burned My Art”, “All Good Pt. 2” and “Who Got It” (co-produced by Mosaic). Dropping Fall 2015 on Bastard Jazz Recordings, Illa J is a brilliantly-produced, diverse, and long overdue solo effort from Yancey.


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Illa J -  All I Need Ft. Moka Only

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MC Melodee - Yes Yes Yo ft. Chuuwee (prod. Cookin Soul)

Dear Dilla, you shaped my perception for music in ways I can't describe in words. Music has always touched my heart, but your music moved my soul. You had a gift of making the most creative music using samples from the most unlikely sources. I'll never understand why someone like you, who could have given the world so much more, would be taken way so soon. Dilla, you "literally" changed lives and you probably saved lives too, because when you make music "straight from the heart," it's not just music anymore.

You will always be my favorite musician of all time....

Thank You Dilla, Rest In Peace

---- I DO NOT OWN ANY PART OF THIS TRACK --- I'm simply trying to express my soul, support my favorite artists and help spread good music to those who might not have heard it.

*LOVE, PEACE & MUSIC*

J Dilla - Will Be Some Static

Jaylib - React Feat. Quasimoto

FROM THE SOUL
http://revolutionaryrhythm.bandcamp.com/album/from-the-soul

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R2 - Los Angeles Haze (prod. Waahiid)

• Features an all-star production line up including Madlib, Nottz, Black Milk, MNDSGN, Karriem Riggins, 14KT, Exile and Apollo Brown

J Dilla’s protege Guilty Simpson first collaborated with Madlib’s protege MED on the hard hitting ‘Jungle Love’ track off J Dilla's ‘The Shining’ LP. They continued to reunite on several tracks after, and now offer us the Child Of The Jungle LP. With beats by Madlib, Nottz, Black Milk, MNDSGN, Karriem Riggins, Apollo Brown and more... the duo have no choice but to come correct with the lyrics, and they do.

From Cali to Detroit, MED and Guilty Simpson deliver a banging 12 track LP this year on Bang Ya Head Entertainment.

Child Of The Jungle

(4) The Hundreds feat Kokane m

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Jaylib - React Feat. Quasimoto

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