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Off of Big Sean’s “Finally Famous”

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“The Talent Show” Album Release Party

Live Performances By:
Live Band
DJ C4
Rafael Casal
Tree City

Friday February 20, 2009
The Blind Pig
208 S. First St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (map)
Doors @ 9:30pm
18+ w/ID
21+ $7
18+ $10

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Since J Dilla’s death in 2006, everyone has done their part in making sure his legacy continues: artists have recorded tributes and performed in benefit shows, DJs have played his music during their sets, and fans have copped everything from music to T-shirts to show their allegiance to the Detroit superproducer. But who’s better to keep the spirit of J Dilla alive than his own flesh and blood?

Illa J has already shined through cameos on The Boondocks’ Hip-Hop Docktrine Two mixtape and Black Milk’s Caltroit compilation, but his debut album sees him putting family first. On Yancey Boys, the 22-year-old sings and rhymes self-written material over 14 Dilla beats that had been locked down for more than a decade.

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Danny Brown “Contra (Feat. eLZhi)”
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Off Danny Brown’s “The Hybrid,” coming soon.

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