On
their debut self-titled EP, the duo of ILLYZILLA—Nigerian rapper
iLLBLISS and producer/DJ Teck-Zilla—deliver the sound of two gifted
artists at the top of their respective games. Lyrically, iLLBLISS
commands the attention of his opposition and followers with an
authoritative voice and tack-sharp bars. The immediacy of his rhymes is
complemented perfectly by Teck’s always-on-point production that injects
modern touches into Golden Era boom-bap.
It’s
obvious to anyone listening that these two were destined to work
together, which makes the EP’s conception that much more magical. They
wrote and recorded the six tracks in less than a week’s time—Dec. 26-31,
2018—and the end result is something you’d think they painstakingly
crafted for months and months. Their instant-kinship status fuels the
energy of ILLYZILLA, from the aspirational imagery of “Be Great” (“Show
love even when they show you hate/ That’s why God made you great”) to
the confident, raw vibes of “We Are Not Mates” (“Always knew my DNA was
different”).
ILLYZILLA
also nail it when experimenting with R&B on “Queens,” a
heartwarming ode to iLLBLISS’s wife featuring unique vocal appearances
from singer Uzezi and emcee Phlow. They provide the female side of the
relationship perspective and do so with honesty and emotion, bringing
depth to the track. The warmth of “Queens” extends to “DON” as well,
though this Phlow-assisted cut is less romantic and more an anthem for
those who pave their own paths in this life. Still, the soulful touches
from Teck help to balance iLLBLISS’s assertive vocals and Phlow’s
presence on the hook.
It’s
that same sense of balance that makes ILLYZILLA successful as a
complete project. Everyone on here is bringing their best to the table
without stepping on each other, and it provides a feeling of harmony
that makes the EP such an addictive listen. Head over to your preferred
digital retailer or streaming platform to support ILLYZILLA, which is
available now via Str8Buttah Productions!
Tracklist:
01. Be Great
2. We Are Not Mates
3. Synergy (Iteriba)
4. Queens (feat. Phlow & Uzezi)
5. DON (feat. Phlow)
6. Lead or Follow
*Additional background vocals on “Lead or Follow” by Khandie
01. Be Great
2. We Are Not Mates
3. Synergy (Iteriba)
4. Queens (feat. Phlow & Uzezi)
5. DON (feat. Phlow)
6. Lead or Follow
*Additional background vocals on “Lead or Follow” by Khandie
ILLYZILLA Online:
https://twitter.com/illyzilla
https://instagram.com/ illyzilla
https://www.facebook.com/ illyzilla
https://twitter.com/illyzilla
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https://www.facebook.com/
Illbliss Online:
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ illBlissGoretti
• Instagram: https://instagram. com/illBlissGoretti
• SoundCloud: https:// soundcloud.com/illbliss
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/
• Instagram: https://instagram.
• SoundCloud: https://
Teck-Zilla Online:
• Spotify: http://bit.ly/ TeckZillaSpotify
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ TeckZilla108
• Instagram: https://www. instagram.com/TeckZilla108
• Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/teck.zilla.1
• Spotify: http://bit.ly/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/
• Instagram: https://www.
• Facebook: https://www.
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