A love project in memory of James Dewitt Yancey, better known under the name Jaydee or J-Dilla. An idea of Do The Right Print, Food for ya Soul & Feelin’ Music, bringing different beatmakers from around the world to perpetuate J-Dilla’s art, in order to give to the audience a new vision of his creations…

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James Dewitt Yancey, better known under the name Jaydee or J-Dilla left us on february 10th 2006 at the age of 33. This american producer and composer has worked with a lot of artists such as Busta Rhymes, Common, Slum Village, A Tribe called Quest or Madlib. Through his creation, he in- fluenced many artists and musicians across the world which is not limited to the hip hop scene. Recognize by his peers for the imprint he has left in the musical landscape, this avant-garde is today considered like being simply a genius, a virtuoso, a precursor.
For the 6th year anniversary of his death, the Food for ya Soul collective (soundcloud.com/foodforyasoul), the silkscreen print Do the Right Print studio (dotherightprint.ch) & the label Feelin Music (feelinmusic.ch) came together around a common project in memory of J-Dilla. The Do The Dilla concept is born.
The idea is to bring together different artists to work and perpetuate J-Dilla’s art in order to give the audience a new visions of Dilla’s creations. A selection of beatmakers from across the world, as well as FFYS, DTRP & Feelin Music members worked for free to create a record containing Jaydee’s classics remixed.
The album is in line (and will be given away to the audience) with a live event called «Do The Dilla» which will take place on february 11th 2012 at Le Romandie in Lausanne with guests like Brussels own DJ Lefto from the famous jazz label Blue Note, Fatoosan from the Supafly collective along with Chief, founder of Feelin’ Music and of course the Helvetico- Belgian group Food for ya Soul in full force with Ngoc Lan, DJ Chikano, Mr Comb & Boo. Like last year, the event will be hosted by Parisian Gyver Hypman.

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Ozay Moore collaboration with mc/producer Stro Elliot from the Procussions.  Ozay's signature low slung flows over Stro's soulful, yet classic boom bap instrumental.  This is another free download single leading up to Ozay Moore's anticipated forth coming album, "Taking L'$", on Mellow Orange.


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Ozay Moore - Don't Cry (prod. by Stro Elliot)

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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

What Women Want - Stro Elliot

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--Lyrics--
Copyright: Isatta Sheriff 

Yeah I had it hard 
But I ain't had it like this
I sit and jog my memory 
As I try and reminisce 
I was only 17 and my life took a dip
Family suicide 
I felt like I wanted to quit 
Fast forward 
See another version of me opposite 
We're so similar 
That in my gut I felt sick
Except I'm on the other side now
That child calls me miss
I said I understand 
While not letting the tears drip
As we sit 
On top of that
It seems their home life is a myth
I know mine weren't the best
I'll admit but my mum never quit 
These days it's so much harder 
Just to fit 
Their gotta find themselves a clique
At a click 
And their fight net drama 
And pornograpy pics
The sensation leaves a dip
When their emotions hit 
But why resist huh?
It's seems that Facebook’s 
Tryna disprove Christ 
So now their just deleting God 
From their life
Is that right? 

-Hook-

Hey little brother
Hey little sister
Do you know your ready?
Try to remember 
When they're looking heavy 
Don't feel the pressure 
Your skills are many 
We'll pull together 
Hey little brother 
Hey little sister 
Do you know your ready
Try to remember
They can't tell you different 
You can be whatever 
I see the way your thinking
Your mind’s really clever 

It seems like every kid that I've met
at some point has been bullied 
He might be estranged 
Then again
His dad might be at the bookies 
Or his mum might be pushy 
Put herself first rookie 
You might just see a hoodie 
He's a sheep in wolves clothing really 
I see them 
souls that will make your heart melt 
Sitting their 
I can't tell you how I felt 
He's a product of society 
And now he needs our help 
If he could only see the skills 
In himself 
He's got a heart full of wealth 
Your talented
Don't kill you mind with Cannbis 
I know you've seen calamity 
Through sweat and tears 
You've managed it 
Articulated analyst 
Just use it as a catalyst 
The makings of an activist 
Yeah you can beat the challenges 
You got big tracks 
And spit game 
But sometimes you don't come in 
Because you can't afford the train
It's ok young Donny 
Theirs no need to be ashamed 
No need to overcompensate 
When you talk of Cash 
And big chains 

-Hook-

Hey little brother
Hey little sister
Do you know your ready?
Try to remember 
When they're looking heavy 
Don't feel the pressure 
Your skills are many 
We'll pull together 
Hey little brother 
Hey little sister 
Do you know your ready
Try to remember
They can't tell you different 
You can be whatever 
I see the way your thinking
Your mind’s really clever 

I ain't tryna knock you
I see you got that hood fame 
You can spit a sick verse 
Create a picture 
No frame
I see you got it in your veins
Some of your tracks are insane
No I don't want you detained 
So I don't back it 
when you rap 'bout cocaine (Na man)
My little friend 
I ain't seen him in a while 
Give him praise 
He'll light up the whole room 
With his smile   
Now his missing 
I know you got our problems 
Yeah I feel frustrated 
Cause I can't cure any of them 
Plus 
I'm Aunty Tor 
I'm thinking bout 
My nieces and my nephews 
There's dramas 
And I'm tryna think of ways 
That I can rescue 
Its hurts so much 
Be need to see that God 
He is the refuge
It's not what I do
You're gonna be incredible 
You're reaching for the stars 
Leave behind all your baggage 
You won't even need a car 
I ain't talking bout the riches 
When I say you'll go far 
Free your mind and you'll be higher
Than The shard 
You're large 

-Hook-

Hey little brother
Hey little sister
Do you know your ready?
Try to remember 
When they're looking heavy 
Don't feel the pressure 
Your skills are many 
We'll pull together 
Hey little brother 
Hey little sister 
Do you know your ready
Try to remember
They can't tell you different 
You can be whatever 
I see the way your thinking
Your mind’s really clever

9. FLASHLIGHT W/ MXXWLL

my official remix for the band @deetreemusic

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Dee Tree - Don't Play (Micbeatz Remix)

First single from the project "rakotep" with Stacy Epps and Astronote.

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