Blake James Turnell (born 1993), known professionally as Chillinit ( ; stylised as ChillinIT), is an Australian rapper and musician. He is from Sydney, New South WalesHe released his debut studio album ''Women Weed & Wordplay'' in October 2018.

Career

In August 2019, Turnell released the standalone single "Freedom", which became his first charting single in Australia, which peaked at number 87 on the ARIA Charts, ARIA Singles Chart. His second studio album ''The Octagon'' was released on 31 January 2020, and peaked at number 2 on the ARIA Charts#Charts, ARIA Albums Chart the week following its release. The album's lead single, "Laying Low", peaked at number 72 on the ARIA Singles Chart in February 2020. In October 2021, Chillinit released "Susan’s Son", the lead single from his fourth album ''Family Ties'', released in November 2021.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (known colloquially as the AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. ! , - , AIR Awards of 2021, 2021 , ''The Octagon'' , Best Independent Hip Hop Album or EP , , , - , AIR Awards of 2022, 2022 , ''Family Ties'' , Best Independent Hip Hop Album or EP , ,

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards (Australia), APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually. ! , - , APRA Music Awards of 2022, 2022 , "Stand for" (feat Lisi) (Benjamin Sutton/Blake Turnell/Rilind Kocinaj/Tahlis Poasa) , Most Performed Hip Hop/Rap Work , , , -

ARIA Music 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. ! , - , 2022 ARIA Music Awards, 2022 , ''Family Ties'' , ARIA Award for Best Hip Hop Release, Best Hip Hop / Rap Release , , , -

Concert tours

Headlining

* ''The Ashes: Women, Weed & Wordplay'' Tour
(2019) * ''The Octagon'' Tour
(2020)

Personal life

Blake is of Lebanese and Australian descent. Turnell's uncle, Sean Turnell, is an Australian economist. Turnell was arrested in December 2021, by NSW Police. He was not wearing a mask and gave fake ID.

References

External links

* {{Authority control Australian hip hop musicians Australian male rappers Rappers from Sydney Australian people of Lebanese descent Living people 1993 births