RILL LYRICS
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States | INDIE
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What's the meaning behind the band's name?Well the name some what speaks for itself. I use to go by PROPHET but i found trouble trying to brand that name. So, one day i sat and I thought... What do i want the people to remember me for? What do i want them to think of when they think of me? As an artist what do i stand for? And just like that it hit me. REAL LYRICS plain and simple. But i wasnt done there, i still wanted to brand myself with something unique. I thought of the word ill, a word often used to describe a rapper with wit and skill. It was a process that felt confortable for me and it felt natural to go by this name because for me music is not just about beats and hooks, its about... RILL LYRICS
Click the link to read the full interview - Vents Magazine
What's the meaning behind the band's name?Well the name some what speaks for itself. I use to go by PROPHET but i found trouble trying to brand that name. So, one day i sat and I thought... What do i want the people to remember me for? What do i want them to think of when they think of me? As an artist what do i stand for? And just like that it hit me. REAL LYRICS plain and simple. But i wasnt done there, i still wanted to brand myself with something unique. I thought of the word ill, a word often used to describe a rapper with wit and skill. It was a process that felt confortable for me and it felt natural to go by this name because for me music is not just about beats and hooks, its about... RILL LYRICS
Click the link to read the full interview - Vents Magazine
"Can We Talk! Radio has had the pleasure of knowing RILL LYRICS since January 2008. When we first met this artist, he was performing at an open mic hosted by Can We Talk! Radio at Babylon Futbol. His performance was captivating to say the least. He gave a show stopping performance with a vast variety of content. His songs spoke to the hearts and minds of the audience while providing a rhythm that everyone could rock to. After that performance we asked RILL LYRICS to perform at our Hip-Hop & Go-Go youth Forum which was held January 20th 2008. Later, he appeared on our Internet radio show. During the show, we discussed the influences of music videos. RILL shared his views and gave us some insight from the perspective of an artist. RILL LYRICS' ability to give a mind boggling performance, give back to the community and share his views on the social issues of today have been the reason we have continued to have a professional relationship with this talented gentleman. " - MISS KRIS
"Can We Talk! Radio has had the pleasure of knowing RILL LYRICS since January 2008. When we first met this artist, he was performing at an open mic hosted by Can We Talk! Radio at Babylon Futbol. His performance was captivating to say the least. He gave a show stopping performance with a vast variety of content. His songs spoke to the hearts and minds of the audience while providing a rhythm that everyone could rock to. After that performance we asked RILL LYRICS to perform at our Hip-Hop & Go-Go youth Forum which was held January 20th 2008. Later, he appeared on our Internet radio show. During the show, we discussed the influences of music videos. RILL shared his views and gave us some insight from the perspective of an artist. RILL LYRICS' ability to give a mind boggling performance, give back to the community and share his views on the social issues of today have been the reason we have continued to have a professional relationship with this talented gentleman. " - MISS KRIS
"RILL LYRICS is truly an eclectic artist with a versatile style. He is a refreshing addition to the Hip Hop culture & community. From his strong & soulful words in Poetry in Motion to his freeing & relaxing vibe in Time to Think, his music has a way of pulling you in. Of course, with his track Foxxy, the ladies are digging his cool & complementing sound. RILL LYRICS is definitely an artist that will climb the ranks to true success." - CARIBGEM
"RILL LYRICS is truly an eclectic artist with a versatile style. He is a refreshing addition to the Hip Hop culture & community. From his strong & soulful words in Poetry in Motion to his freeing & relaxing vibe in Time to Think, his music has a way of pulling you in. Of course, with his track Foxxy, the ladies are digging his cool & complementing sound. RILL LYRICS is definitely an artist that will climb the ranks to true success." - CARIBGEM
Discography
2013 -THE FUTURE OF HIP-HOP VOL. 2
2011 -INDIE CASTLE & INDEPENDENT BUT MAJOR PRESENTS INDIE CAST VOL 4
2009 -THE FUTURE OF HIP-HOP VOL. 1
2008 -THE BOOK OF MUSIC
(SOLO PROJECT)
-TARGET PRACTICE
(CCP MIXTAPE)
-THE PARKWAY KID
(EX. PRODUCED FOR MUGGS MALONE)
(RESENTLY SIGNED ARTIST)
-R.W.P EP
(FEAT ON EP BY R.W.P)
(RESENTLY SIGNED ARTIST)
2007 -EVICTION NOTICE
("GRADE A MATERIAL" FOLLOW UP ALBUM)
-DJ POMPAY PRESENTS
(MIXTAPE HOSTED BY DJ POMPAY)
-CCP PRESENTS CAPCITY PRODUCTION
(FEAT. ON ALBUM PRODUCED BY CCP)
2006 -SCRIPTURE 2: THE BOOK OF LUCK
(SOLO MIXTAPE)
-VALUABLE MERCHANDISE
(FEAT. ON ALBUM BY "GRADE A MATERIAL")
2005 -THE PREVIEW
(SOLO EP)
2004 -NONE BETTER
(SOLO MIXTAPE)
2003 -WELL CONNECTED VOLUME 2
(95 CONNECT COLLABERTATION PROJECT)
-SCRIPTURES
(SOLO DEBUT ALBUM)
2002 -WELL CONNECTED
(95 CONNECT COLLABERTATION PROJECT)
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Bio
Biography:
Hip-Hop Artist
Songwriter
Poet
Born and raised in New Jersey, Rill Lyrics developed his ingenious verbal wit on street corners in various ciphers. This artist/entrepreneur is consistently growing and redefining himself as he branches out to songwriting and poetry to showcase his versatility.
Influenced by legends such as Tupac, Biggie and Jay-Z, Rill Lyrics (formally known as PROPHET) is often compared to legendary artists such as Nas, Big L, and MOS DEF because of his lyrical ability.
After majoring in Business Marketing at Virgina State University, Rill moved to the DMV metropolitan area, broadened his performance career and also became an influential and founding member of a large movement known as 95 Connect. 95 Connect linked artists and producers from NJ and the DMV areas. With time, he was able to incorporate publishers and graphic designers from both areas and positioned three of the six original members to sign record deals.
As a solo artist, Rill is truly an entertaining, skillful artist with a dynamic stage presence and is more than a force to be reckoned with. He continuously proves himself to be a true, genuine, and relate-able artist with a number of shows and musical releases under his belt. After the successful release of The Future of Hip-Hop Vol. 1 (2009), he's established and continues to run Rill Connected Entertainment L.L.C. which is a record label and publishing company. He also operates Q.V.S. Studios, a Multimedia company specializing in recording, video production, and photography.
Concurrently with his business ventures, Rill Lyrics is the host of The 5 O'clock Mix Up on WLVS Radio (listenvisionlive.com 5pm Tuesdays EST) and is officially releasing The Future of Hip-Hop Vol. 2 in November 2013.
The Future of Hip-Hop Vol. 2 is available now via Youtube.com/Rilltv100
Rill Lyrics' talent not only shows his ability to interconnect with the hearts of his listeners, but also to write radio and club friendly records that keeps people moving on the dance floor. He is a fan favorite and continues to grow his resume as an accomplished businessman.
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