Illy (rapper)

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birth_nameAlasdair David George Murray
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birth_placeFrankston, Victoria, Australia
genreHip hop, Australian hip hop
occupationRapper, singer, songwriter
years_active2009–present
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Alasdair David George Murray (born 6 September 1985), professionally known as Illy, is an Australian rapper from Frankston, Victoria. Illy first emerged onto the hip hop scene in 2009. He has released five studio albums and has won multiple ARIA Music Awards. Illy has performed at many Australian music festivals including headline spots at Groovin' the Moo, Splendour in the Grass, Spilt Milk and Yours and Owls.

Early life

Alasdair David George Murray was born on 6 September 1985 in Frankston, Melbourne, Australia.

Career

2009–2011: ''Long Story Short'' and ''The Chase''

Before his solo career, Illy was a member of Crooked Eye, but opted to leave the group.

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Illy released his first album, Long Story Short in 2009. Long Story Short reached No. 24 on the ARIA Top 40 Urban Albums chart and the lead single, "Pictures", was placed on national rotation on Triple J. In April 2010, Illy embarked on his first national headlining tour, playing 12 dates nationally. In September the same year, Illy toured nationally alongside Australian rappers 360 and Skryptcha for "The Three Up Tour". Illy featured on the track "Take It from Me" on producer M-Phazes' 2010 debut album Good Gracious.

In 2010, Illy released the singles "The Chase" and "Cigarettes" and in October 2010, released his second studio album The Chase. The Chase peaked at number 25 on the ARIA Charts. The album's third single, "It Can Wait" became Illy's first charting single on the Australian Singles Chart, peaking at number fifty-eight. In February 2011, Illy embarked on his 14-date nationwide "The Chase Tour", with special guest M-Phazes. In October 2011, "It Can Wait" was certified Gold by ARIA after selling 35,000 copies. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2011 The Chase was nominated for the ARIA Award for Best Urban Album.

2012–2015: ''Bring It Back'' and ''Cinematic''

In May 2012, Illy released "Heard It All", the lead single from his third studio album. In September 2012, Illy released his third album, Bring It Back, which peaked at number 15 on the ARIA Charts. Illy described the album as a "passion project" and a "tribute" to the Australian hip hop scene. A 24-date nationwide tour supported the release, with Australian hip-hop producer Chasm and Skryptcha as support acts.

At the ARIA Music Awards of 2013, Bring It Back won Illy his first ARIA Music Award, winning ARIA Award for Best Urban Album. In September 2013, Illy left Obese Records to set up his own label, ONETWO records, and signed South Australian hip hop artist Allday.

In November 2013, Illy released his fourth studio album, Cinematic. The album debuted at number 4 on the ARIA Charts. In March 2014, the album's fourth single "Tightrope" became Illy's first top 20 single, peaking at number 18.

2016–2021: ''Two Degrees'' and ''The Space Between''

In July 2016, Illy released "Papercuts", featuring Vera Blue, which peaked at number 2 on the ARIA charts. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2016, the song was nominated for four awards. In October 2016, Illy released "Catch 22" featuring Anne-Marie, which peaked at number 11 on the ARIA charts. In November 2016, Illy released his fifth studio album, Two Degrees which debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA charts. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2017, the album was nominated for three awards. "You Say When" and "Oh My" were released as singles in 2017. Illy toured the album and won ARIA Award for Best Australian Live Act at the ARIA Music Awards of 2017.

On 24 May 2019, Illy released "Then What"; his first new release in two years. Singles "Codes" and "Lean on Me" followed in 2019. On 13 February 2020, Illy released "Last Laugh"

On 22 May 2020, Australian radio station Triple J premiered a new song by Illy titled "Parmas In June", created as part of a COVID-19 self-isolation musical challenge nicknamed Quarantune.

The Space Between was released in 2021.

2022–present: Return to Warner and ''Good Life''

In October 2022, Illy re-signed with Warner Music and released "Like You". This was followed in October 2023 by "Hopeless".

Discography

Main article: Illy discography

Awards

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's independent music sector. |- | rowspan="2" | 2011 | "It Can Wait" | Best Independent Single/EP | |- | The Chase | Best Independent Hip Hop/Urban Album | |- | 2013 |Bring it Back | Best Independent Hip Hop/Urban Album | |-

APRA Awards

The Australasian Performing Right Association Awards of 2017 (generally known as APRA Awards) are an annual awards ceremony to award outstanding achievements in contemporary songwriting, composing and publishing. Illy has won three awards from eight nominations.

|- | rowspan="2"| 2014 || "On and On" || Urban Work of the Year || |- | "Youngbloods" || Urban Work of the Year || |- | 2015 || "Tightrope" (featuring Scarlett Stevens) || Urban Work of the Year || |- | 2017 || "Papercuts" (featuring Vera Blue) || Urban Work of the Year || |- | rowspan="2"| 2018 || "Catch 22" (featuring Anne-Marie) || Urban Work of the Year || |- | "Oh My" (featuring Jenna McDougall) || Urban Work of the Year || |- | rowspan="2"| 2020 || "Exit Sign" (Hilltop Hoods featuring Illy and Ecca Vandal) || Most Performed Urban Work of the Year || |- | "Then What" || Most Performed Urban Work of the Year || |-

ARIA Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987. Illy has won two trophies from nineteen nominations.

! Ref. |- | 2011 || The Chase || Best Urban Album || || rowspan="19"| |- | 2013 || Bring it Back || Best Urban Album || |- | 2014 || Cinematic || Best Urban Album || |- | rowspan="6"| 2016 ||rowspan="6"| "Papercuts" || Best Male Artist || |- | Best Pop Release || |- | Song of the Year || |- | Best Video || |- | Engineer of the Year || |- | Producer of the Year || |- | rowspan="6"| 2017 || rowspan="3"| Two Degrees || Album of the Year || |- | Best Male Artist || |- | Best Urban Album || |- | "Catch 22" (featuring Anne-Marie) (directed by Mark Alston) || Best Video || |- | "Catch 22" (featuring Anne-Marie) || Song of the Year || |- | The Two Degrees Tour || Best Australian Live Act || |- | rowspan="2"| 2019 || Then What || Best Hip Hop Release || |- | "Exit Sign"(with Hilltop Hoods and Ecca Vandal) || Best Video || |- | rowspan="2"| 2020 || "Last Laugh" || Hip Hop Release || |- | "Exit Sign"(with Hilltop Hoods and Ecca Vandal) || Song of the Year|| |- | 2021 || M-Phazes for The Space Between || Producer of the Year || || |-

J Awards

The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005. |- | 2014 |"One for the City" | Australian Video of the Year |

MTV Europe Music Awards

The MTV Europe Music Awards is an award presented by Viacom International Media Networks to honour artists and music in pop culture. |- | 2017 | himself | Best Australian Act | |-

References

References

  1. "Aria Awards".
  2. (6 September 2011). "Illy on Facebook: "Haha, jesus, look at my wall!!! Thank you guys. 25 was the best year of my life, and you guys played a bigger part in that than you'll probably ever realise. You lot mean the world to me, really. So thank you, I'm humbled by the love, I swear it's reciprocated, and I'm going to try and make 26 even better. New album before I'm 27 – crossed heart promise. Catch you at a show, we will drink to the good times! LOVE ILLY AL MURRAY xo"".
  3. (8 September 2020). "Rapper Illy spends his birthday in Howard Springs quarantine". [[The Daily Telegraph (Sydney).
  4. "Illy – The Chase Tour Interview". Girl.
  5. 3D World, 25 March 2009 [http://www.threedworld.com.au/music/features/2009/Illy--Licensed-To-Ill/ Illy – Licensed To Ill] by Matt Unicomb
  6. Stonnington Leader, 10 June 2009, "Keep-it-simple Illy hip hopping to quality"
  7. Hobart Mercury, 13 August 2009 "Illy communication"
  8. (21 September 2009). "ARIA Top 40 Urban Albums & Singles". [[Australian Recording Industry Association.
  9. "hitlist (by artist): triple j music". ABC.
  10. (24 February 2010). "Illy – Pictures 2010 Tour + New Acoustic CD". All Aussie Hip-Hop.
  11. (8 September 2010). "Illy – The Chase (Initial Details) + The Three Up Tour". All Aussie Hip-Hop.
  12. (17 November 2011). "Illy Goes ARIA Gold!". All Aussie Hip-Hop.
  13. "Heard it all by Illy @ J Play". J Play.
  14. ""Bring It Back", Illy". JB Hi-Fi.
  15. "Bring It Back Tour Announced for August/September!!!". IllyAl.com.
  16. (2013). "Aria Awards / 2013 Best Urban Album". AUSTRALIAN RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION.
  17. (28 September 2013). "Illy Launches Label And Signs Allday".
  18. (October 2013). "ILLY, TUKA, ALLDAY & ELEMONT – HOW FAR".
  19. "Illy ARIA chart Debut".
  20. (24 May 2019). "SOTD: Illy answers the question, 'Then What'?". The Music Network.
  21. "Spotify – Illy – Last Laugh".
  22. (May 22, 2020). "Illy's Quarantune is a longing ode to having a parma at the pub". [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]].
  23. (6 October 2022). "Illy Releases New Single 'Like You' and Re-Signs with Warner Music Australia".
  24. (5 October 2023). "Illy Releases an Anthem for Hopeless Romantics".
  25. Fuamoli, Sose. (17 July 2020). "First Spin: Illy shares G Flip collab "Loose Ends", teases new album". [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  26. (4 October 2020). "I had a finished album in March, due to release in May. Then September. Then October 24. Now next year".
  27. (13 September 2011). "Independent Music Awards Nominees Announced".
  28. "History Wins".
  29. (1 October 2013). "Final AIR Awards 2013 Nominations Revealed, $50,000 Prize Announced".
  30. (2015). "Urban Work of the Year". [[Australasian Performing Right Association]] (APRA) | [[Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society]] (AMCOS).
  31. (2017). "Urban Work of the Year". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS).
  32. (2018). "Urban Work of the Year". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS).
  33. "Aria Awards".
  34. "And the 2020 ARIA Awards Go To…". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
  35. Kelly, Vivienne. (20 October 2021). "ARIA Awards nominees revealed: Amy Shark & Genesis Owusu lead the charge". [[The Music Network]].
  36. (2014). "The J Award 2014". [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]].
  37. (13 November 2017). "MTV EMAs 2017: Rita Ora sported a dressing gown on red carpet in London". news.com.au.

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