Quiz Zilla

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Quiz Zilla
Birth nameChad David Hernandez
Also known asZilla
Born (1986-11-12) November 12, 1986 (age 35)
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
Years active2009–present
Labels
  • Crowded Rock
  • Tattoos & Band News
Associated acts
Website kingquizzilla.com

Chad David Hernandez (born November 12, 1986), known professionally as Quiz Zilla, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Portland. [1] He released his first album, 2che, in April 2016. [2]

Contents

He is best known for his song "What If I Kidnapped You" [3] featuring Strange label artist Krizz Kaliko on his debut studio album "2che" (2016).

Career

On January 13, 2017, Quiz Zilla released single "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing". [4] After releasing Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, Quiz Zilla released the music video "Words Were Never True". The video was directed by American film director Matt Alonzo. [5] In April 2017, he released the single "Still Have Faith". The song was an inspiration to others going through hard times in life. [6] After the release of the single "Still Have Faith", in October 2017, Quiz Zilla released his second album "Prince of the Low Life's". [7]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details
TitleDetails
2che
[8]
  • Released: April 1, 2016
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download
Prince of the Low Lifes [9]
  • Released: October 11, 2017
  • Label: Crowded Rock, Tattoos & Bad News
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

List of singles, showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbum
"I Do It for You" [10] 2016Non-album single
"Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" [11] 2017Prince of the Low Lifes
"Still Have Faith" [12]
"All for You" [13]
"Selfish With Love" [14]
"This Is How It Feels" [15] 2019Non-album single

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References

  1. ↑ Trade, Noise (July 24, 2019). "Quiz Zilla". Paste Magazine. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  2. ↑ "2che by Quiz Zilla". iTunes Store. April 1, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  3. ↑ "What If I Kidnapped you feat. Krizz Kaliko by Quiz Zilla". iTunes Store. April 1, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  4. ↑ McNeil, Keith (January 12, 2017). "Quiz Zilla-Wolf in Sheep's Clothing". The Hype Magazine. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  5. ↑ R, A (February 21, 2017). "Quiz Zilla's "Words Were Never True" [Music Video]". SOHH.COM. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  6. ↑ Allah, Sha Be (April 3, 2017). "Quiz Zilla Inspires Other To Rise Up with 'Still Have Faith' Audio". The Source. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  7. ↑ Byron, Nancy (October 25, 2017). "Quiz Zilla's "Prince of the Low Life's"". SOHH.COM. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  8. ↑ "2che by Quiz Zilla". iTunes Store. April 1, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Prince of the Low Lifes by Quiz Zilla". iTunes Store. October 11, 2017. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  10. ↑ "I Do It for You – Single by Quiz Zilla". iTunes Store. April 1, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing- Single by Quiz Zilla". iTunes Store. January 17, 2017. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  12. ↑ "Still Have Faith – Single by Quiz Zilla". iTunes Store. February 14, 2017. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  13. ↑ "All for You – Single by Quiz Zilla". iTunes Store. May 1, 2017. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  14. ↑ "Selfisth with Love – Single by Quiz Zilla". iTunes Store. August 18, 2017. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  15. ↑ "This Is How It Feels – Single by Quiz Zilla". iTunes Store. July 4, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
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