For most people, lupus can be managed and will affect only a few organs, but for Yancey, his case was extraordinary since 90 percent of Lupus sufferers are women. Coupled with a rare blood disease, his lupus complications became life-threatening to the point where dialysis (being attached to a machine for several hours two to three times a week to carry on organ functions) was crucial regularly. Since his initial diagnosis three years ago, Yancey moved in with his mother in Los Angeles. After being hospitalized for pneumonia just days before, Yancey’s mother, Maureen Yancey, found him deceased that Friday morning. For symptoms, statistics and more information regarding lupus, visit the Lupus Research Institute (www.lupusresearchinstitute.org).

Suffering greatly from the joint and kidney pain lupus caused for him, Yancey still insisted on touring in Europe this past December where he was embraced by thousands of admirers. To add, Japan was also a major hub for Yancey devotees. Always known for his dedication and persistence, Yancey has two solo albums, The Shining and Jay Love Japan set for release. He also has produced tracks on upcoming projects by Madlib, Busta Rhymes, A.G., Visionaries, Truth Hurts, Phat Kat, MF DOOM, Skillz and Frank N Dank.

James’s public viewing was held on Monday, February 13 at Los Angeles' Forest Lawn Mortuary and a private funeral followed the next day. He is survived by his mother, father, and two daughters: Ja-mya Yancey and Ty-monae Whitlow.

Yancey’s spirit will eternally exist through the influential music he created throughout the years. We will forever be grateful for the constant head nods, lyrics and overall contribution to our lives.

Rest in peace, James Yancey, a.k.a. Jay Dee and J Dilla

JAY DEE / J DILLA DISCOGRAPHY

Artist Titles (As Producer and/or MC):
1st Down - No Place To Go 12" single 1993
1st Down - A Day Wit The Homiez 12" Single 1995 (Pay Day Records)
Slum Village - Fan-Tas-Tic 12" single 1996
Slum Village - Fan-Tas-Tic (Vol. 1) CD/LP 1996 (Donut Boy Recordings) 1997 (Sudden Impact)
Slum Village - We Be Down 12" single 1997 (Sudden Impact)
Jay Dee - Jay Dee Unreleased (Remixes) 12" EP 1997 (House Shoes Records)
Slum Village - Somethin' For The People, All I Do (Remix) from "All I Do" 12" single 1997 (WB)
Slum Village - Fantastic Vol. 2 CD/LP 2000 (Goodvibe) 2002 (Capitol)
J-88 - Look Of Love (Remix) 12" single 1999 (Groove Attack)
J-88 - Best Kept Secret 12" EP 2000 (Groove Attack)
Jay Dee - Fuck The Police/Move, feat. Frank N Dank 12" single 2001 (Up Above)
Jay Dee feat. Frank-N-Dank - Pause 12" single 2001 (BBE)
Jay Dee - Welcome 2 Detroit CD/LP 2001 (BBE)
1st Down - A Day Wit The Homiez CD 2002 (RonnieCash.com)
Jay Dee - Instrumental Series Vol 1 12" EP 2002 (Bling47.com)
Jay Dee feat. Frank N Dank - Take Dem Clothes Off/Off Ya Chest 12" single 2002 (ABB)
Jaylib - The Message from Stones Throw Summer 2002 12" EP (Stones Throw)
Jay Dee -Instrumental Series Vol.2: Vintage 2003 CD/LP (Bling47.com)
Jay Dee - Ruff Draft 12" EP 2003 (Mummy/Groove Attack)
Jaylib - The Red/The Official 12" single 2003 (Stones Throw)
Jaylib - Champion Sound/Strip Club 12" single 2003 (Stones Throw)
Jaylib - Champion Sound CD/LP 2003, and Champion Sound Instrumentals LP 2004 (Stones Throw)
Jaylib - Raw Addict/Ice 12" single 2003 (Stones Throw)
Jaylib - McNasty Filth/Pillz 12"/CD single 2004 (Stones Throw)
Jaylib - Blaze Up, The Mission (Remix) from Stones Throw 101 Mix CD 2004 (Stones Throw)
Jaylib - Popshit from Stones Throw 100 12" EP 2004 (Stones Throw)
J Dilla - Welcome 2 Detroit Instrumentals CD/LP 2005 (BBE)
J Dilla - Donuts: The EP 12" EP 2005 (Promotional)
J Dilla - Donuts CD/LP 2006 Continued on page 4 »