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.

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

Illa J's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illajyanceyboy/

Harleigh Blu's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harleighblu/

My special guest for this episode is none other than Rob Ingram better known as McDojo Life! His mission? Crusading to expose fake martial artists and otherwise dangerous instructors around the world that prey on unsuspecting students of all ages. His social media account and witty repartee with the non-legit are both humorous and scary while asking the simple question: why aren't people in today's information age doing more research on martial arts instructors before joining a school? Tune in to find out!

Find out more about McDojo Life and the big events on the horizon @:

instagram.com/mcdojolife

https://deadlyartofsurvival.com (Issue #6)

For the exciting TWO-PART episode 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.

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

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

In this exciting 10th installment of the Mastery Podcast, Romanian-born martial artist and trainer Laszlo Huve eloquently dissects what makes a martial artist and a fighter. Offering a nuanced perspective of bountiful international travel, exhaustive background of time spent in various disciplines, evolved philosophy, and a volume of unique field experience, this stop in our podcast journey will not disappoint.

Gracie! You've heard the name, you've seen the family of martial artists, and now one of them joins us! Live all the way from New Zealand, Kauan Gracie is the daughter of the legendary and undefeated Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor, Rickson Gracie, author of the new memoir "Breathe: A Life in Flow."

Episode 9 of the Mastery podcast is chocked full of jewels and gems about martial arts, life off the mat, dance, cooking, and what it's like growing up Gracie as the daughter to a living legend. The audio is a little choppy in the beginning but ride the wave and it promises to clear up the further in you listen!

Falling can be scary but this guest promises to make your trip to the floor much smoother! Tune in for an education and demonstration in applied physics of the martial arts with Danzan Ryu Jujutsu 6th degree black belt Professor Thabiti Sabahive. Venture alongside this amazing conversation as Professor Sabahive breaks down human anatomy, our relationship with the ground, and shares his philosophy on the benefits of a long-term involvement with martial arts and science.

Take a trip back to the golden era of martial arts! From 1974 to 1996, Taekwon-Do Master Mark Williams dominated with emphatic style in both the national & international tournament circuits under the tutelage of the late Grandmaster Ki Chung Kim. Later translating his skills as a competitor to a leading coach for some of Taekwon-Do's best talent on the big stage, Master Williams left an indelible impact on generations. What can staying focused do for us when compounded by time? Tune in & find out.