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PinBoardBlog.com Exclusive: The ILLA J Interview

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Uploaded by on Aug 4, 2009

In his first ever UK interview, PinBoard sat down with the next roughest diamond in the Yancey crown... Illa J.

He tells us about his debut album Yancey Boys, artistry, reminisces on Slum Village as a child and speaks sincerely on his brother J-Dilla; coming out of his shadow & aiming to prove he is an artist in his own right whilst still honouring family.

Featuring live footage of classic Yancey Boys, Dilla & SV tracks from his debut London gig at Bar Rhumba this July 23rd.

This interview was also conducted before Baatin's passing, so our condolences go out to their entire crew of friends and family. We dedicate this piece to our fallen SV heroes.

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  • illa j seems like a really cool guy

  • damn he reminds me so much of dilla at times

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  • long live J Dilla! big ups to Illa J! i'm working on a project consisting of all Dilla beats (released or un-released) & if anyone can get in touch with the Yancey Estate please inbox me. i want them to see how Dilla's work inspired me. i already uploaded a few on my channel anything with a picture of Dilla feel free to check it out & give your input i want to make sure i'm doing his work justice. peace & blessings!

  • @zoo2you07 it's called 'me and my brother' off illa j ep

  • Damn we think we have it bad losing a great Musician. Illa J lost his own brother. A loved one. I'm glad he is staying positive though. He is a pretty good rapper.

  • the age of the soul aquarians

  • @zoo2you07 me and my brother illa j

  • somebody please tell me the name of the track that drops at 2:00 it would be well appricated thanx

    RIP DILLA DAWG

  • 7:33-8:51

    yo man....MAD, MAD, MAD....respect illa J....

    thats a HUGE boulder to carry...

  • peace to the whole yancey family

    DILLA DAWG FOREVER

  • he should do a show in albq nm

  • cause they know what real Hiphop is!!...

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