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Learner Dri[v]er! With Illy

Jim Steps

Hip Hop artist Illy has a strong connection with fans from all corners of the country. By the end of the year the solo MC from Melbourne will have performed and played at over 70 shows, We saw him release an album earlier in the year titled Cinematic which has now gone Gold, and has followed it up with a deluxe edition of the album, Cinematic: Uncut. Today, Illy joins Channel [V]’s Marty Smiley, who has only ten hours left on his Learner Driver log book before he can sit his Ps and who better than some of the music … Continue reading Learner Dri[v]er! With Illy

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Illy Regional NSW Tour Dates

Jim Steps

Off the back of recent performances at Groovin’ The Moo and triple j’s One Night Stand, hip hop artist Illy recently announced a small run of regional tour dates across NSW in late October. The dates are the fourth in a series of tour announcements taking place each fortnight over a 10 week period. With shows in regional Western Australia, Victoria and Queensland already announced, Illy is excited to be bringing his new album Cinematic back to these regions. Here is what Illy had to say about the regional NSW dates via his Facebook page, as well as providing a hint towards … Continue reading Illy Regional NSW Tour Dates

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Illy One For The Cities Official Video

Jim Steps

From sky diving into his Splendour In The Grass show last month to crisscrossing the country this next few months on a huge regional tour, Illy shows no sign of slowing down with the recent announcement of his national One For The Cities tour.  Illy’s recent LP, Cinematic landed at #4 on the ARIA album chart, the Cinematic single Tightrope achieved platinum sales and two tracks hit the triple j hottest 100. Recorded with Executive Producer M-Phazes (Eminem, Kimbra, Bliss n Eso), Cinematic is a genre-skipping record that pushes outside of the usual musical boundaries while also delivering Illy’s trademark biting lyricism. A tale of a … Continue reading Illy One For The Cities Official Video

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Allday Startup Cult Tour

Jim Steps

Allday’s incredible debut album Startup Cult has debuted at #3 on the ARIA charts this week, only coming in behind Sia and the UK’s Ed Sheeran. To celebrate the rapper is setting off on a massive national tour presented by triple j, with special guests Remi and Baro in tow. The album is just the second release on new label ONETWO, which is a joint venture between Unified and Melbourne based rapper Illy. The label’s first release was Illy’s own album Cinematic, which peaked at #4 on the ARIA Charts late last year.  Startup Cult is an assured debut record, and one that has been racking … Continue reading Allday Startup Cult Tour

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Illy Regional QLD Tour Dates

Jim Steps

Off the back of recent performances at Groovin’ The Moo and triple j’s One Night Stand, Australian hip hop artist Illy has just announced a series of regional tour dates across Queensland throughout September. The dates are the third in a series of tour announcements taking place each fortnight over a 10 week period between now and his upcoming performance at Splendour In The Grass. With dates in regional Western Australia and Victoria already announced, Illy is excited to be bringing his new album Cinematic back to the Sunshine State. Here’s what Illy had to say about this 3rd announcement … Continue reading Illy Regional QLD Tour Dates

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Illy – The Cinematic National Tour

Jim Steps

ARIA Award Winner Illy landed two entries in the triple j hottest 100 on Australia Day, with his triple j like a version mega medley arriving at #66, following Youngbloods featuring Ahren Stringer at #77. This is Illy’s fifth consecutive year in the coveted countdown. Illy told his fans on Facebook from New York, “I grew up on the j’s with my mates, and have no shame in saying how much this shit means to me… You turned a kid writing rhymes in his bedroom, to a boy writing songs a whole country gets behind. Can’t tell you how much … Continue reading Illy – The Cinematic National Tour

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Illy – The Cinematic National Tour 2014

Jim Steps

Illy’s fourth studio album Cinematic landed loud and proud at #4 on the ARIA album chart last week. The triple j feature album is the Melbourne artist’s first top 10 debut and the second highest first week sales by an Australian hip hop artist in 2013. To celebrate the release, Illy has announced The Cinematic National Tour for March 2014. Fans will be treated to the best of Illy’s catalogue including new singles Youngbloods featuring Ahren Stringer and On & On. Tickets are on sale now! Joining Illy on The Cinematic National tour is Jackie Onassis. The Sydney hip hop … Continue reading Illy – The Cinematic National Tour 2014

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aahh Radio – Episode 5: Illy – Cinematic

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In Episode 5 of aahh Radio we are joined by ONETWO artist Illy, who has just released his 4th studio album Cinematic.  Illy speaks about working with executive producer M-Phazes on Cinematic, Thomas Jules of Rudimental, Drapht, the almighty Hilltop Hoods, Kira Puru, and planning triple j’s Like A Version performance from last week, plus a whole heap more. Official  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  Purchase Continue reading aahh Radio – Episode 5: Illy – Cinematic

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Illy – Cinematic: The Collaborators (Pt. 1)

Jim Steps

Cinematic is an apt title for an Illy album. The evolution of Illy as an artist certainly lends itself to the idea of film. It’s the tale of a smart and idealistic hip-hop storyteller who put everything on the line and, through honing his craft and sheer hard work, made it work; going from, as he himself so succinctly puts it on Yoyo, “The ground floor to the top tier”. Cinematic is an imposing musical statement from an Australian artist. And now, having taken charge of his own career path with his label ONETWO, it’s just the beginning of the … Continue reading Illy – Cinematic: The Collaborators (Pt. 1)

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Illy To Release New Album Cinematic On Friday November 8

Jim Steps

Illy has announced the release of his forthcoming album Cinematic on Friday 8 November via ONETWO. “I decided on the title Cinematic because the album plays like a movie and is true to a vision,” says Illy of the new release. “This will be my fourth album in five years; I’ve learned a lot and directed this experience into Cinematic. The concepts are tighter, the hooks are more finessed and the beats are off the chart!” Cinematic was recorded over the past year at Executive Producer M-Phazes’ Melbourne studio. Jan Skubiszewski, Styalz Fuego and Cam Bluff have also contributed to the production of … Continue reading Illy To Release New Album Cinematic On Friday November 8