Artist description This young talent, home grown from Seattle Washington has been writing, producing, and performing original music for over seven years now. With his raw, gritty, but smooth and laid back persona, illy WOnka is certain to appeal to the masses. Growing up in a musical home with a father who toured with the Rolling Stones & Stevie Wonder and majored in Black Gospel, and a mother who grew up singing in the church choir and nightclubs venues, illy’s diverse influences include; Jazz, Gospel, R&B, Funk, Rock, Rap & Classical. Exploring his inner most thoughts & feelings, and expressing them through Rap/HipHop has been more than an art to him, it’s a way of life. Its a form of therapy, affirmation and self expression while experiencing life’s struggles & pain, it’s triumphs & gain. And now with a unique, captavating original music style of his own, illy WOnka is equipped for a successful career in the music industry.

Music Style Rap/Hip Hop (MUSIC)

Musical Influences God, The Bible, Roger Wood (Dad), George Clinton, Michael Jackson, Bilal, Dj Quick, NWA, Tupac Shakur, P. Diddy, Nas, and more.

Similar Artists Don't sound like anybody.

Artist History From years of recording on karaoke machines, this young man clearly understands that it takes blood, sweat, & tears to put out product that will simultaneously stand out under it’s own artistic value in multiple markets. He’s also no stranger to the stage as he delivers an emotional upfront live show with his trademark boogies. His performance history consists of talent shows, block parties, juvenile detention centers, high school assemblies, clubs, youth group conventions, hiphop shows, and summer camps. In 2000, illy WOnka recorded a full length album with his partner (UBC) and released it to the streets, creating a buzz that got them air play on a major radio station in Seattle, WA.

Group Members Solo, U.B.C/A.D with God on his Team. (Stevel Bay Bay) Jay Black, Willie Will, Yo Majasty, Jazz Digga, & Mista Boogie in spirit, from Ace Dynasty).

Instruments His Voice,The Mic, MPC2000

Albums Urban Bush Camp of Ace Dynasty- Final Warning (2000)

Press Reviews Street Accepted, "The Streets"

Additional Info ***iLLy WONKA*** I just wanna say man, Life aint nothin to take for granted. In everthing that you do while on earth, just think about it before you do it. And stay on your P's & Q's out here. Life can decide it don't wanna go your way and come at you crooked. And if you havn't realized it yet, your SOUL is the only thing that matters here on earth, and that's the REAL.!!! And know with whatever you're goin through in your life that GOD, Jesus Christ is the ONLY True way forever. I love you.

Location Seattle, Washington - USA

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