My Brother's Keeper Part 1

My Brother's Keeper Part 2

Part 2 of our discussion with Illa J is live! We wrap up this exciting discussion delving into the music gene pool, looking at the state and future of music, and Illa J's creative process and history as a master of the MPC and other instruments. Don't miss it.

My Brother's Keeper Part 1

Enter episode 15 of Mastery with acclaimed music producer, John Yancey aka Illa J, younger brother to the late James Yancey aka J Dilla. In this tremendous sit-down we discuss John's new album "Hideout" with the talented singer Harleigh Blu venturing deep into his family's long history in music, basketball, and you guessed it: martial arts! Just what do music and martial arts have in common? Tap in and stay tuned for part 2 dropping soon going even deeper into the rabbit hole. Catch Illa J's NEW ALBUM w/ Harleigh Blu out NOW @: https://open.spotify.com/album/4nmdSKnF5Ro0paTK1szKnV?si=JRRgI1whRna7VbF7lkmvWg [https://open.spotify.com/album/4nmdSKnF5Ro0paTK1szKnV?si=JRRgI1whRna7VbF7lkmvWg] Illa J's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illajyanceyboy/ [https://www.instagram.com/illajyanceyboy/] Harleigh Blu's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harleighblu/ [Harleigh Blu]

The MPC is Mightier than the Sword

For the exciting TWO-PARTepisode 13 I sit down with Dan Charnas - NYU professor, acclaimed author of The Big Payback (2010) , Work Clean (2016), Dilla Time (2022) journalist for Source Magazine, A & R executive, and Kundalini Yoga practitioner/instructor. We discuss his long history in the hip-hop industry, delve deeply into the world of organization for any process, and delve into his recent work, "Dilla Time", exploring the lore & life of late hip hop producer and master, James Yancey.

Craft Your Legacy

His 1st podcast! On this 12th episode of the Mastery podcast, I am joined by black belt, musician, & master general contractor/carpenter Avonte Herrod. Hailing from Columbus, Ohio & owner/operator of AV General Contracting, Avonte discusses the links between all his trades and what it takes to master his trade: creating from nothing. How? With a white belt mentality of remaining a student! http://avgeneralcontracting.com

House Vibes

DJ House Shoes! LEGENDARY Detroit music producer/master teacher, Owner of Street Corners Music label, p and collaborator with hip-hop's finest names the likes of J Dilla, Slum Village, Proof, Pete Rock, & Jimetta Rose joins this amazing 11th episode Mastery. Listen in as we discuss the parallels of life, music, and martial arts, what it takes to produce the sounds we hear in real time, & the epic yet tragic short-lived life, career, and friendship alongside one of the all-time greatest music producers and close friend, James Dewitt Yancey aka J Dilla. Don't miss out on this tremendous conversation. Find out more about House Shoes and ongoing projects @: https://streetcornerscm.com [https://streetcornerscm.com]