Illy (rapper)

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Illy
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Illy at the ARIA Music Awards of 2013
Background information
Birth nameAlasdair David George Murray
Born (1986-09-06) 6 September 1986 (age 37)
Frankston, Victoria, Australia
Genres Hip hop, Australian hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, singer, songwriter
Years active2009–present
Labels
Website illyal.com

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. He has released five studio albums and has won multiple ARIA Music Awards. [1] 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.

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Early life

Alasdair David George Murray was born on 6 September 1986 [2] [3] in Frankston, Melbourne, Australia. [4]

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.[ citation needed ]

Illy performing at the University of Tasmania in 2011 Illy UniTas 2011.jpg
Illy performing at the University of Tasmania in 2011

Illy released his first album, Long Story Short in 2009. [5] [6] [7] Long Story Short reached No. 24 on the ARIA Top 40 Urban Albums chart [8] and the lead single, "Pictures", was placed on national rotation on Triple J. [9] In April 2010, Illy embarked on his first national headlining tour, playing 12 dates nationally. [10] In September the same year, Illy toured nationally alongside Australian rappers 360 and Skryptcha for "The Three Up Tour". [11] 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. [12] 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. [13] In September 2012, Illy released his third album, Bring It Back , which peaked at number 15 on the ARIA Charts. [14] 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. [15]

At the ARIA Music Awards of 2013, Bring It Back won Illy his first ARIA Music Award, winning ARIA Award for Best Urban Album. [16] In September 2013, Illy left Obese Records to set up his own label, ONETWO records, and signed South Australian hip hop artist Allday. [17] [18]

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. [19] 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. [20] Singles "Codes" and "Lean on Me" followed in 2019. On 13 February 2020, Illy released "Last Laugh" [21]

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. [22]

The Space Between was released in 2021.

2022–present: Return to Warner

In October 2022, Illy resigned with Warner Music and released "Like You". [23] This was followed in October 2023 by "Hopeless". [24]

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.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
AIR Awards of 2011 [27] [28] "It Can Wait"Best Independent Single/EPNominated
The ChaseBest Independent Hip Hop/Urban AlbumNominated
AIR Awards of 2013 [29] Bring it BackBest Independent Hip Hop/Urban AlbumNominated

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. [30] [31] [32]

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

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. [33] [34]

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2011 The Chase Best Urban Album Nominated
2013 Bring it BackBest Urban AlbumWon
2014 CinematicBest Urban AlbumNominated
2016 "Papercuts" Best Male Artist Nominated
Best Pop Release Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated
Best Video Nominated
Engineer of the YearNominated
Producer of the YearNominated
2017 Two Degrees Album of the Year Nominated
Best Male ArtistNominated
Best Urban AlbumNominated
"Catch 22" (featuring Anne-Marie) (directed by Mark Alston)Best VideoNominated
"Catch 22" (featuring Anne-Marie)Song of the YearNominated
The Two Degrees Tour Best Australian Live Act Won
2019 Then What Best Hip Hop Release Nominated
"Exit Sign"(with Hilltop Hoods and Ecca Vandal)Best VideoNominated
2020 "Last Laugh"Hip Hop ReleaseNominated
"Exit Sign"(with Hilltop Hoods and Ecca Vandal)Song of the YearNominated
2021 M-Phazes for The Space Between ARIA Award for Producer of the Year Nominated [35]

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.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
J Awards of 2014 [36] "One for the City"Australian Video of the YearNominated

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.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2017 [37] himself Best Australian Act Nominated

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  2. ↑ "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"". 6 September 2011. Retrieved 12 October 2020– via Facebook.
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