iLL ZakieL
Elko, Nevada, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2015 | SELF
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BLOG[Press Play] ILL ZakieL ‘Against All Odds’By Bryson "Boom" Paul | July 19, 2021SHARETWEETSHARESHARE0 COMMENTS
Bilingual, immigrant recording artist ILL ZakieL’s journey in the rap game inspired the concept behind the buzzing artist’s new album, Against All Odds. On the new project, Zakiel teams up with an underground great, Kung Fu Vampire, for a witty and energetic sound that talks about the pitfalls of underground hip-hop. ILL has come a long way from where he started and this album is a testament to that. The sky’s the limit for this talented artist and he should be on any hip-hop fan’s music library.
A brief history on ILL Zakiel, the Mexican born, Nevada raised has had to earn everything he has gotten in the rap game from the very beginning, ILL learned how to grow his own fan base from scratch and with zero guidance using the internet and social media as the main source of growth. This self-taught producer/engineer/MC really had no choice but to figure things out on his own, having to cultivate his craft in an area with virtually no music scene whatsoever.
Best known for breakout songs “America” and “Mexicano,” which charted on iTunes Latin and Urban Latin charts as well as garnered more than 200k views on youtube in just one month, he displays his undying love for his heritage while also recounting his and his family’s journey from Mexico to the United States. ILL is inspiring while telling a story of triumph in what he and his family have been able to accomplish while pursuing the American Dream. He also touches on the current border and immigration issues so many people are facing today.
Without further ado, stream the entire project, below via Ill Zakiel Music LLC. - LizzieBrodie.com
Discography
Organized Chaos - 2015 (Album)
Beatslayer - 2016 (Mixtape)
One For The Dreamers And None Believers - 2017(Album)
Mentally Ill - 2018(Album)
ILL Sherm - 2019(Album)
I.L.L. - 2020 (Album)
El Fuego E.P. - 2020
Born Ill E.P. - 2020
Against All Odds - 2021(Album)
El Loco - 2022(Album)
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Having crossed the U.S. border illegally at the age of 5 on foot, ILL comes from humble beginnings. His family’s story is one of persevering through the struggles, starting from the bottom with nothing, and through hard work and dedication they have made it a long way. The same could be said for his music career. ILL worked in the northern Nevada gold mines underground for 11 years to put himself in the position to pursue his music career full time. Starting from the bottom with nothing, he’s taken his blue collar background and applied that relentless work ethic to his music career, having released 7 albums, 2 EPs, a mixtape, countless remixes and a plethora of singles and collaboration tracks since his debut in 2015. ILL has been able to go viral many times with his “BEATSLAYER” series of videos where he displays his lyrical abilities over multiple beats back to back in one take. These videos gained him recognition from some of Chicano raps biggest legends including Kid Frost, Mr Lil One, Knight Owl, Conejo and more. Having stacked up over 13 million views and plays across platforms his vast and diverse body of work has garnered him a loyal following independently having reached more than 150k total online followers, listeners, followers and growing. Notable tracks include “Zero Fucks” where ILL in a clever and comedic way releases himself from the judgment of others. His biggest hit to date “Mexicano” a song detailing his immigrant story, love and pride for his culture and heritage with a hard hitting Mexican Hip-Hop fusion instrumental has amassed over 1 million combined plays across platforms. Always technically strong on every track ILL’s bilingual rapid fire flow is a breath of fresh air. Giving listeners a look into his life from childhood to present in his body of work ILL can always paint a picture that captivates listeners. Having toured most of the U.S. and parts of Canada he has proved time and time again he can energize virtually any crowd.
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