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Illy (rapper)
Alasdair David George Murray (born 6 September 1986), professionally known as Illy, is an Australian rapper from Frankston, Victoria. Illy first emerged onto the hip hop scene in 2009 and 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 1986 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. 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 Septem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA Music Awards Of 2013
The 27th Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as ARIA Music Awards or simply The ARIAs) were a series of award ceremonies which included the 2013 ARIA Artisan Awards, ARIA Hall of Fame Awards, ARIA Fine Arts Awards and ARIA Awards. The latter ceremony occurred on 1 December at the Star Event Centre, and was telecast on Nine Network's channel Go! at 7:30pm. The final nominees for ARIA Award categories were announced on 14 October as well as nominees and winners for Fine Arts Awards and Artisan Awards. Public votes were used for the categories, "Song of the Year", "Best Australian Live Act", "Best International Artist" and "Best Video". Also on 1 December ARIA inducted Air Supply into their Hall of Fame; ARIA also created a new award category, ARIA Industry Icon, which was awarded to promoter and record label owner, Michael Gudinski. Performers The following artists performed at the ARIA Music Awards. *Flume *Tame Impala *Birds of To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade association representing the Australian recording industry which was established in the 1970s by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers (AARM) which was formed in 1956. It oversees the collection, administration and distribution of music licenses and royalties. The association has more than 100 members, including small labels typically run by one to five people, medium size organisations and very large companies with international affiliates. ARIA is administered by a Board of Directors comprising senior executives from record companies, both large and small. History In 1956, the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers (AARM) was formed by Australia's major record companies. It was replaced in the 1970s by the Australian Recording Industry Association, which was established by the six major record companies operati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tightrope (Illy Song)
"Tightrope" is a song by Australian rapper, Illy. Written by Mark Landon and Alasdair Murray and produced by the former under his stage name, M-Phazes the song was first released in March 2014 through Illy's record label, ONETWO as the fourth single from Illy's fourth studio album, ''Cinematic'' (2013). "Tightrope" was well received by fans and was also singled out as one of the strongest tracks on ''Cinematic'' in Navarone Farrell's review of the album for The AU Review. Background and release Whilst recording material for his fourth studio album, ''Cinematic'' (2013), Illy collaborated with a variety of artists including the Hilltop Hoods, Daniel Merriweather and Ahren Stringer of The Amity Afflcition among others. When asked about the album's material Illy responded, "It’s the most ambitious work I’ve done and these are the biggest risks I’ve taken, but I believe they’re the strongest songs I’ve written". "Tightrope" was eventually released as the follow-up to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinematic (Illy Album)
''Cinematic'' is the fourth studio album by Australian rapper Illy, first released in November 2013 through ONETWO records. Recorded at M-Phazes' studio in Melbourne, Australia, the album serves as Illy's first release under his independent label, ONETWO and includes collaborations with Hilltop Hoods, Drapht, Daniel Merriweather and Kira Puru among others. During one particular interview, Illy commented on the album by saying, “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 a critical and commercial success upon release, garnering positive reviews from most critics and debuting and peaking at number-four on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart, thus becoming Illy's first top five album and his highest charting studio release to date. The album was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association for s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allday
Tomas Henry Gaynor (born 21 February 1991), known professionally as Allday, is an Australian rapper, singer and songwriter from Adelaide, South Australia. Gaynor became active in 2011, when he began uploading his music for free online. Following his works becoming increasingly popular, he moved to Melbourne, Victoria, to pursue a serious career before later relocating to Los Angeles, California, in February 2017. His works have been influenced by acts such as Silverchair, Frank Ocean, and TLC. Gaynor released his debut album, '' Startup Cult'', in July 2014 to Australian audiences. ''Startup Cult'' achieved success and reached number three on the ARIA Charts. Life and career Tom's mother is from England. He previously attended Mercedes College in Adelaide. 2011–2013: Early life and career origins and mixtapes Tom previously played in a harmonica band called Sissycunt at school, which generated his interest in music. He began producing works under the name Allday in January 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA Music Award
The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known informally as ARIA Music Awards, ARIA Awards, or simply the ARIAs) is an annual series of awards nights celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). The event has been held annually since 1987 and encompasses the general genre-specific and popular awards (these are what is usually being referred to as "the ARIA awards") as well as Fine Arts Awards and Artisan Awards (held separately from 2004), Achievement Awards and ARIA Hall of Fame – the latter were held separately from 2005 to 2010 but returned to the general ceremony in 2011. For 2010, ARIA introduced public voted awards for the first time. Winning, or even being nominated for, an ARIA award results in a lot of media attention and publicity on an artist, and usually increases recording sales several-fold, as well as chart significance – in 2005, for example, after Ben Lee won three ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bring It Back (Illy Album)
''Bring It Back'' is the third studio album by Illy. The album was released in September 2012 and debuted at number 15 on the ARIA Charts. Track listing # "Bring It Back" - 4:25 # "All the Above" (featuring Thundamentals) - 3:50 # "Where Ya Been" (featuring Pez) - 3:17 # "Back, Back, Forward" - 3:53 # "The Real" (featuring Mantra & The Grey Ghost) - 3:25 # "Where Is My Mind, Pt. 2" - 3:28 # "Check It Out" - 3:45 # "Say It to Me" - 3:28 # "The Bridge" (featuring Reason & Elemont) - 4:33 # "Heard It All "Heard It All" is a song by Australian rapper Illy and was released in May 2012 as the lead single from Illy's third studio album, '' Bring It Back''. "Heard It All" peaked at number 48 on the ARIA Charts The ARIA Charts are the main Aust ..." - 3:42 # "Coming Home" - 3:45 # "6 Shooter" (featuring Purpose, J. Stark, Bitter Belief, Raven & Prime) - 4:27 Charts References {{Authority control 2012 albums Illy (rapper) albums Obese Records albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heard It All
"Heard It All" is a song by Australian rapper Illy and was released in May 2012 as the lead single from Illy's third studio album, '' Bring It Back''. "Heard It All" peaked at number 48 on the ARIA Charts The ARIA Charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling songs and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA became the offici ...; Illy's first top 50 charting single. "Heard It All" was certified gold in Australia in 2015. Reception Beat Magazine said Illy's "Heard It All" had won him over with "cunning reverse psychology" saying "I don't know how to process hip hop with genuine humility in it." Charts Certifications References {{authority control 2012 singles 2012 songs Illy (rapper) songs Songs written by Illy (rapper) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA Award For Best Urban Album
The ARIA Music Award for Best Urban Album, was an award presented at the annual ARIA Music Awards, which recognises "the many achievements of Aussie artists across all music genres", since 1987. It was handed out by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), an organisation whose aim is "to advance the interests of the Australian record industry." Best Urban Album was first presented as Best Urban Release in 2004, for an album or single released by a solo artist or group until 2010, where it changed to Best Urban Album. To be eligible, the work must have been within the RnB, hip-hop, soul, funk, reggae and dancehall genres. In the case of a remixed or re-worked album, it was eligible provided that: it was not a final five nominee in any other category; contain 50% new lyrical and musical content; the artist(s) and production team meet the artist eligibility criteria; and the ARIA member entering the album must choose the artist or production team as the recipient of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA Music Awards Of 2011
The 25th Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as ARIA Music Awards or simply The ARIAs) were a series of award ceremonies which included the 2011 ARIA Artisan Awards, ARIA Hall of Fame Awards, ARIA Fine Arts Awards and ARIA Awards. The latter ceremony took place on 27 November at the Allphones Arena, Sydney, and was telecast Nine Network's channel Go! at 7:30pm. The final nominees for ARIA Award categories were announced on 11 October as well as nominees and winners for Fine Arts Awards and Artisan Awards. For the second time in ARIA Awards history, public votes were used for the categories, "Most Popular International Artist" and "Most Popular Australian Artist"; and for the first time for a new category "Most Popular Australian Live Artist". The ARIA Hall of Fame inducted Kylie Minogue and The Wiggles – including former member Greg Page – on 27 November at the same ceremony as the ARIA Awards. Presenters and performers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Chase (Illy Album)
''The Chase'' is the second studio album by Illy. The album was released in October 2010 with an online countdown track by track. It includes collaborations with Owl Eyes, Hue Blanes, Wren, Oliver Daysoul and Joyride. The bulk of the album was once again produced by M-Phazes. Three singles were released from the album, "The Chase", "It Can Wait" and "Cigarettes". "It Can Wait" was listed at #29 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2010. Track listing # "Go" # "Guess I Could" # "It Can Wait" (featuring Owl Eyes Brooke Addamo (born 2 January 1991), better known by her stage name Owl Eyes, is an Australian recording artist from Melbourne signed to the Illusive / Wunderkind Label with distribution through Universal Music Group. She released her debut s ...) # "On the Bus" # "Cigarettes" (featuring Hue Blanes) # "Without a Doubt" # "We Don't Care" # "Numbers Game" # "Feel Something" # "Put Em in the Air" # "Diamonds" (featuring Wren) # "The Chase" (featuring Olivier Daysoul) # "I Know" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Gracious
''Good Gracious'' is the first album by Australian hip hop producer M-Phazes. Released in February 2010 on Obese Records, each track features different artists, including Drapht, Bliss n Eso, Illy and Forthwrite ( 360 and Pez). At the J Awards of 2010, the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year. Reception Reviewer and Triple J Triple J (stylised in all lowercase) is a government-funded, national Australian Radio in Australia, radio station intended to appeal to listeners of alternative music, which began broadcasting in January 1975. The station also places a greate ... announcer Dom Alessio described the album as "a veritable roll call of Aussie hip-hop’s patricians, it’s indicative of the amount of kudos in the bank for M-Phazes", adding "Good Gracious really serves as a great introduction into the stronger facets of Australian hip-hop." Dan Rule of ''The Vine'' described it as "an incredibly well balanced record and one that exemplifies M-Phazes’ de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
