Illa J
John Derek Yancey (born October 13, 1986), better known by his stage name Illa J, is an American rapper, singer, producer and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan who has released two albums on Delicious Vinyl Records. He is the younger brother of the late hip hop producer, and rapper J Dilla, and a former member of hip hop group Slum Village. He also released a collaborative album as Yancey Boys along with Frank Nitt. Illa J's second solo album ILLA J came out via the Brooklyn based record label, Bastard Jazz.
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Illa J Performing at Hip Hop You Don't Stop in Montreal in September 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Derek Yancey |
| Born | October 13, 1986 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, producer, songwriter, |
| Instrument(s) | Turntables, MPC3000, sampler, drum machine, keyboards, synthesizer, drums, vocals, bass |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Bastard Jazz Recordings, Delicious Vinyl Records, Yancey Media Group |
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