Name: Yancey Boys Instrumentals
Brand: J Dilla

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DV9095LP

Colour

Blue

Colour details

Random Colours

Discogs ID

[r25219273]

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-11-25

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Cargo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0829357909510

Total Cap

2 / Blue / LP

Artist

J Dilla

Genre GB

Hip Hop

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Delicious Vinyl

Welcome to Delicious Vinyl, a renowned U.S. West Coast label that emerged in the late '80s. Founded by Michael Ross and Matt Dike, this influential label specializes in releasing exceptional hip hop, rap, acid jazz, and reggae dancehall music. Tone Loc was our first signing, and his debut single "Wild Thing" marked our initial release. Our roster boasts remarkable talents such as *Tone Loc*, *Young MC*, and The Brand New Heavies‎.

With an impressive catalog of groundbreaking releases spanning several genres, Delicious Vinyl has become synonymous with innovation and quality in the music industry. We pride ourselves on discovering extraordinary artists who push boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide.

Whether you're a dedicated fan or a curious listener seeking fresh sounds, explore our diverse selection of albums from iconic acts like *Tone Loc* with his infectious hits like "Funky Cold Medina," or delve into the smooth grooves of *Young MC's* chart-topping tracks such as "Bust a Move." Additionally, don't miss out on experiencing the soulful melodies of The Brand New Heavies‎.

Black Friday 2022

James Dewitt Yancey, better known as J Dilla or Jay Dee, was an American hip hop DJ and producer. He emerged from the underground hip-hop scene in Detroit during the mid-1990s. Throughout his career, he collaborated with artists such as Common, A Tribe Called Quest, and Madlib. He was a member of the group Slum Village and the production team trio The Ummah. J Dilla's work had a major influence on his peers and played a defining role in the rise of neo-soul music. Despite battling health issues, he continued to create music until his untimely death at the age of 32.

J Dilla started his career under the name Jay Dee but later adopted the name J Dilla. In 2002, he formed the group Jaylib with Madlib and released their album "Champion Sound" in 2003. After relocating to Los Angeles due to health reasons, they toured together as Jaylib in 2004.

J Dilla suffered from TTP, a rare blood disease, and Lupus which affected his immune system. Despite his declining health, he remained highly regarded within his core audience. His last album released during his lifetime was "Donuts" on February 7th, 2006 - coinciding with his 32nd birthday - before passing away three days later from cardiac arrest.

Delicious Vinyl presents this key material from Jay Dee’s output in a never before issued and not to be repeated random coloured vinyl assortment. Shortly after Jay Dee’s younger brother Illa J’s solo debut was issued on Delicious Vinyl, the label and the artist knew the next step in honouring Jay Dee’s legacy was to issue the complete instrumentals from Yancey Boys as a stand-alone release. This mother lode of previously untouched (at the time) beats dates as far back as Jay Dee’s time working on the Pharcyde’s sophomore album, 1995’s Labcabincalifornia. As Delicious Vinyl owner Michael Ross explains, “From ‘95 through ’98 Jay Dee was my go-to guy for hot beats and remixes. He was always making beats, always. So there was a select amount of tracks that he composed for me during that time, tracks as good as anything he’d done, only they never got used.” Once these beats were used for Illa J’s Yancey Boys they were presented to the public on Yancey Boys Instrumentals.

Tracks: A Side 1. Timeless (Instrumental) 2. We Here (Instrumental) 3. R U Listenin'? (Instrumental). B Side 1. Alien Family (Instrumental) 2. Strugglin (Instrumental) 3. Showtime (Instrumental) 4. Swagger (Instrumental). C Side 1. DFTF (Instrumental) 2. All Good (Instrumental) 3. Sounds Like Love (Instrumental). D Side 1. Everytime (Instrumental) 2. Illasoul (Instrumental) 3. Air Signs (Instrumental).

Yancey Boys Instrumentals

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