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Illy
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Illy

Illy is a hip-hop artist from Australia formed in 1986. 50 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Hip-Hop · Australia · Best hip-hop albums

50
Releases
2009–2024
Active years
1986
Formed

Discography

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The Chase cover

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The Chase

2010 · 14 tracks

Singles & EPs

41

Collaborators

1

Past shows

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Community

More about Illy

Illy at a glance

Born in
Victoria
From
Australia
Active since
2009
Instruments
voice

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Children listed are those with their own public record, so the list may be incomplete.

About

Illy (born 1986) is an emcee from Melbourne, Victoria. With his solo repertoire forged in his two-volume mixtape (released in 2007 and 2008 respectively), Illy marches forward as the new voice in Generation Now hip hop. A writer, a lyrical activist, an observer, and a poet, he treks through the global jigsaw with firm optimism and understanding of its rollercoaster nature. Influenced by a kaleidoscope of artists from Nas to Bob Marley, Biggie to Bob Dylan, the 23-year-old MC boasts a spitfire flow, both youthful and intelligent but ripe with attitude; complimenting his world-traversing musical vision. A vision he calls a privilege, the act of creating art meaningful to complete strangers. Having shared the rush of performing live with Bliss n Eso, Phrase, Spit Syndicate, and Dialectrix to name some, his aural journey takes the next step with the debut of his full length album, Long Story Short. Tales, tribulations and tributes to the nature of his youth, his culture, and the inevitable questions faced. He is the heart and soul of the underdog, the future flag-bearer of a much maligned generation.

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Stream tunes: http://www.myspace.com/illyal Long Story Short hits stores May 16th, 2009.

Illy in brief

How many Illy releases are on Riffiter?
50 releases are catalogued, spanning 2009 to 2024.
When was Illy formed?
Illy formed in 1986, in Australia.
What genre is Illy?
Illy is catalogued under Hip-Hop, Australian Hip-Hop.
What is the most recent Illy release on Riffiter?
5 Days On A Floating Board, released in 2024.