The Yancey Bros J Dilla and Illa J

Delicious Vinyl announced the imminent release of Yancey Boys, the debut album by Illa J, younger brother of the late producer James Yancey (AKA Jay Dee AKA J Dilla). With Illa J rhyming and singing over untouched Jay Dee instrumentals, the project represents both a full-circle collaboration and a whole new beginning in the story of the exceptionally musical Yancey brothers.

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

Check out his release party @ The Root Down Nov 20

Levi Stubbs R.I.P Lead Singer of The Four Tops

Levi Stubbles or Levi Stubbs as we went by on stage, the Lead singer of The Four Tops passed away yesterday at the age of 72, after battling with cancer for over 12 years. A main player in the developmental sound of Motown records in their earlier years. He was widely recognized as one of the best of his generation.