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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 - Cannonball (prod. Potatohead People & Noo-Bap)

Production by
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Lyrics VVV

 Yeah ain't it obvious, I do this for the audience
Mainstream raps get a file, new document and
No sugar coat, you can keep the condiment
Straight Hip Hop up in its prime like Optimus
See me if you in the need of an accomplice
To navigate the waters when you do not have a com•pa•ss
Face it like a monument, be honest
It is not about the show, it is about the people watching it like 
Hey folks, how you doin' tonight
Hope you doin' it, an doin' it, and doin' alright
Yes yes ya'll, eyes in the view of the light
Yo if life's got ya down, you ain't viewin' it right
Yeah stay +, keep on rockin' it
We can do it all if we maintain confidence
Face it like a monument, I'm honest kid 
The world will give challenges the longer you revolve on it but


Life moves on so we better move with it
Understand there's consequence to ev•er•y decision
Trail + Error is wisdom
Listen, you'll never find the IS without addition
See but I ain't buggin' cause


I keep that + vibe
No need for talkin' that jive
I'm on the top in my mind
Ain't no stoppin' the climb
You're the reason I grind
I'm changin' lives all the time
Without the drop of a dime
You can join me if you like
Like together we light brite bright type 
Maybe take flight like Mike might
We could live in Shan•ga•ri•La
It's a long shot but Sonnie I don't mind, I like to aim from a far
Equip thermal, I could could aim from a fog
Makin' moves in my pursuit of happiness and never wait for tomorrow
From the music, to my art, to every walk in the park
Lend a hand along the way, and pray I'm doing my part
Cause love be the motive, hope is what I'm provokin'
Leavin' it on the table, no secret out in the open
And remember, never let your heart Harden like James
And try keep an open mind cause we one and the same like

Life moves on, so we better move with it
Understand there's consequence to ev•er•y decision
Trail + Error is wisdom
Listen, you'll never find the IS without addition

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Bill Evans - Little Lulu (iwamizu Remix)

Featured Artists:
Teddy Willson, Eiji Kitamura, Hank Jones, Monty Alexander, Michel Petrucciani, Kunihiko Sugano, Chick Corea, Bobby McFerrin, Eddy Louiss, Hank Mobley, The Andy Ezrin Trio and my former teacher Shuhei Mizuno

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100% Jazz #1

Featured Artists:
Jutta Hipp, Oscar Peterson, Teddy Wilson, Joe Pass, Ray Kennedt, Isao Suzuki, Barry Harris, Hank Mobley, Dom Vickery & Tom Vickery, Haywyre, Kunihiko Sugano

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The Zzyzzx - The Rhythm (feat. Monie Love)

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Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes - What Kinda Music 

Song credits:

Produced by Tom Misch
Executive Production by Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes
Mixed by Russell Elevado & Tom Misch
Recorded & Engineered at Unwound Studios by Syed Adam Jaffrey
Vocals and Synth by Tom Misch
Drums & Percussion by Yussef Dayes
Strings by Tobie Tripp
Written by Tom Misch, Yussef Dayes, Jessica Carmody Nathan, Max Pope

Taken from the album of the same name "What Kinda Music" which is out now on Beyond The Groove / Blue Note Records.

Watch the official video here: https://youtu.be/4az3mKDOrEo

You can purchase or stream the album here:
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