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27 Aug

Posted at 22:41h in Interviews, Music

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The legacy J Dilla has left on Hip Hop is continually noted by consumers and creators of Hip Hop culture. However, beyond leaving a legacy with his passing, Dilla inspired his younger brother, 22 year old Illa J (born John Yancey) to dedicate himself to music while providing another vessel for Dilla's productions to live on. With the release of The Yancey Boys, Illa J exhibits his vocal and lyrical agility over unreleased J Dilla beats. Whilst over in London last month, SoulCulture spoke to Illa J about being a new artist, adlibbing to Al Green and why he's not trying to be another J Dilla.