INSPIRATION: the roots, capleton, mos def, miles, talib kwali, sizzla, common, immortal technique, jr gong, motown, stax, coltrane, hendrix, led zeppelin, sonny rollins, erykah badu, the police, bach, john fruciante, d'angelo, steve mag, booker t and the mg's, the meters, albert king, johnny cash, bob marley, django, lauren hill, gary ablett, fela and femi, james brown, dj shadow, jay z, ?uestlove, jean grae, ............
For bookings, media and all other inquiries contact: info@illzilla.com
Combining expert musicianship with incisive, thoughtful lyricism, this 6 piece Melbourne-based Hip-Hop outfit has certainly come a long way since their humble beginnings in 2004. After securing a reputation as one of the best live acts in the country, Illzilla have gone on to release their first full-length studio album Wasteland (2008) to widespread critical acclaim, Rolling Stone heralding it a “brilliant debut” in a glowing 4-star review. The singles Cut Feet, Live Enough and Break Loose all enjoyed high rotation on national radio network Triple J, and the group was nominated in the categories of “Best Album” and “Best Live Act” in the ozhiphop.com awards.
Comprising a 4-piece rhythm section and two razor-sharp MCs, Illzilla succeed where many bands in the genre have failed, producing cutting-edge, hard-hitting Hip-Hop music of a universal standard. This is not good Australian Hip-Hop. This is good Hip-Hop period.
Dynamic front men Mantra and 1/6 spit effortless, technically flawless flows and deliver an electrifying live show. Their energetic on-stage antics and charismatic crowd banter have become synonymous with the Illzilla live-experience. Lyrically, the boys are in no rush to regale you with tales of “chillin’ in the club”, or “getting their hustle on”, opting instead for deeper, more thought-provoking subject matter, addressing a wide range of social, political and personal issues. Storytellers, poets and party-rockers, Mantra and 1/6 have become known as two of Australia’s most talented lyricists.
Behind them, the Zillanova Rhythm Combination lays the foundation for the Illzilla sound. Tough, upbeat boom-bap one minute, stirring neo-soul the next, these four accomplished musicians set a vivid and diverse backdrop for the MCs. The line-up sees internationally acclaimed reggae artist Mista Savona (keys), joined by Tom Martin (guitar), Bobzilla (bass) and Julian Goyma, formerly of Blue King Brown (drums). Cutting their teeth on Melbourne’s thriving live music circuit has played a key role in making the ZRC the tight, slick unit that it is.
So what’s next? After the release of Wasteland, two successful national tours in 08 and an impressive festival calendar over summer, the boys are back in the studio working on new material. No rest for the wicked.
hey fellass! do you happen to know by any chance who you are playing with at the espy shows. i'll definately be coming down with some mates now that im 18 hope all is well, peej
HI BOYZ!!! ITS MY BIRTHDAY :) SOOO WISH U GUYS WERE PLAYING TONIGHT! IVE MISSED RECENT GIGS FOR NOT PAYING ATTENTION :p BUT HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SOON! MWAH! X0X0X0X
Woah, I so didn't even see your comment on my page! Thats such an old pic now lol... I was meant to be in Melbs in July for a holida but had to cancel the day before I was leaving... However, I will be there at some stage in the next few months, what gigs do you have coming up? Love your tunes, I totally got some of them on the play list at the gym that I go to!!! Hope yu're all good...
Sitars n Bleeps - Melbournes first Eastern Electro and Dub festival! This Saturday 17th October at First Floor, 393 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. 9 PM!! Featuring Dub the Magic Dragon, Bulke, DJ Lord Lingham, DJ BP, with Visual Arts from Arnold Eye and Irons! It will be a call for racial harmony in the wake of recent violence towards Indian immigrants living in Australia! We will celebrate our cultural diversity and human likeness with performances from artists of a wide variety of racial and cultural backgrounds. One world, One people, One love!
Hey, come to my exhibition! Brunswick St Gallery. Opening night this Friday 23rd Oct 6-8pm. Runs until the 5th of Nov 322 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, Cnr Argyle St. Wed-Sun 11am-6pm. x Claire.
checking out the trax on ya page right now and my head is noddin fa sho!!! feelin it no doubt!!! Hard to pick a favorite...I like "how it goes" and "I can't take it" the most I think....You know I'm taking on new clients all the time because I always provide artists with what they are looking for, hot beats and diamond polished mixes! Let me know if I can do something for you by shooting me your contact number to cmpbeats@hotmail.com. Looking foward to hearing more from you! Thanks for your time! Steve Lojik - Clouded Moon Productions. www.cloudedmoonproductions.com
Killer hip hop coming from "The Land Down Under"!!!!!! "Break Loose" is madd tight!!!! You know I'm taking on new clients all the time because I always provide artists with what they are looking for, hot beats and diamond polished mixes! Let me know if I can do something for you by shooting me your contact number to cmpbeats@hotmail.com. Looking foward to hearing more from you! Thanks for your time! Steve Lojik - Clouded Moon Productions. www.cloudedmoonproductions.com
Sorry for another comment, I just wanted to let you know that PART 3 of my New Track Previews has been released, titled: 'Some Days'. If you have a free moment, you can listen to it at the MySpace Page!
The Full Version will be available on my next Mixtape, 'The Intern'.
Also, I have started a FACEBOOK Fan Page, so if Facebook is now more of you're thing, feel free to join up!
It's available at: http://www.facebook.com/thisisryanegan
London’s only monthly jam strictly for the B-Boys and B-Girls.
From 11pm – 2pm DJ’s SKAMROK and JOHNNY DETT will dropping nothing but the illest breaks and beats purely for the B-Boys and B-Girl’s.
The place to be is: The Big Chill Bar 257-259 Pentonville Rd King’s Cross London N1 9NL
Entry £5 (with also includes admission to London Hip Hop night SCRATCH wcich will be taking place downstairs in the Big Chill House)
ALSO CHECK OUT MY MUSIC AND SHOWS PAGE FOR INFO OF THE NEW B-BEAT MIX "ROK WITH STYLE" + VIDEO CLIPS AND INFO OF UPCOMING SHOWS www.myspace.com/skamrok2
hey mantra whats been happening? im still writting rymes trying to get out a demo cd who the best ppl to go through for that? how can i get my stuff out there? im having a little boy tyson due 31st decemeber this year cant wait take care and get back soon from angel
