Английская Википедия:Illy (rapper)

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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. 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.Шаблон:Citation needed

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Illy performing at the University of Tasmania in 2011

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 September the same year, Illy toured nationally alongside Australian rappers 360 and Skryptcha for "The Three Up Tour". 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. 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. In September 2012, Illy released his third album, Bring It Back, which peaked at number 15 on the ARIA Charts. 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.

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

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

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.

The Space Between was released in 2021.

2022–present: Return to Warner

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

Discography

• Long Story Short (2009)
• The Chase (2010)
• Bring It Back (2012)
• Cinematic (2013)
• Two Degrees (2016)
• The Space Between (2021)

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. Шаблон:Awards table |- | rowspan="2" | AIR Awards of 2011 | "It Can Wait" | Best Independent Single/EP | Шаблон:Nom |- | The Chase | Best Independent Hip Hop/Urban Album | Шаблон:Nom |- | AIR Awards of 2013 |Bring it Back | Best Independent Hip Hop/Urban Album | Шаблон:Nom |- Шаблон:End

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.

Шаблон:Awards table |- | rowspan="2"| 2014 || "On and On" || Urban Work of the Year || Шаблон:Nom |- | "Youngbloods" || Urban Work of the Year || Шаблон:Nom |- | 2015 || "Tightrope" (featuring Scarlett Stevens) || Urban Work of the Year || Шаблон:Won |- | 2017 || "Papercuts" (featuring Vera Blue) || Urban Work of the Year || Шаблон:Won |- | rowspan="2"| 2018 || "Catch 22" (featuring Anne-Marie) || Urban Work of the Year || Шаблон:Won |- | "Oh My" (featuring Jenna McDougall) || Urban Work of the Year || Шаблон:Nom |- | rowspan="2"| 2020 || "Exit Sign" (Hilltop Hoods featuring Illy and Ecca Vandal) || Most Performed Urban Work of the Year || Шаблон:Nom |- | "Then What" || Most Performed Urban Work of the Year || Шаблон:Nom |- Шаблон:End

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.

Шаблон:Awards table ! Шаблон:Abbr |- | 2011 || The Chase || Best Urban Album || Шаблон:Nom || rowspan="19"| |- | 2013 || Bring it Back || Best Urban Album || Шаблон:Won |- | 2014 || Cinematic || Best Urban Album || Шаблон:Nominated |- | rowspan="6"| 2016 ||rowspan="6"| "Papercuts" || Best Male Artist || Шаблон:Nominated |- | Best Pop Release || Шаблон:Nominated |- | Song of the Year || Шаблон:Nominated |- | Best Video || Шаблон:Nominated |- | Engineer of the Year || Шаблон:Nominated |- | Producer of the Year || Шаблон:Nominated |- | rowspan="6"| 2017 || rowspan="3"| Two Degrees || Album of the Year || Шаблон:Nominated |- | Best Male Artist || Шаблон:Nominated |- | Best Urban Album || Шаблон:Nominated |- | "Catch 22" (featuring Anne-Marie) (directed by Mark Alston) || Best Video || Шаблон:Nominated |- | "Catch 22" (featuring Anne-Marie) || Song of the Year || Шаблон:Nominated |- | The Two Degrees Tour || Best Australian Live Act || Шаблон:Won |- | rowspan="2"| 2019 || Then What || Best Hip Hop Release || Шаблон:Nom |- | "Exit Sign"(with Hilltop Hoods and Ecca Vandal) || Best Video || Шаблон:Nom |- | rowspan="2"| 2020 || "Last Laugh" || Hip Hop Release || Шаблон:Nom |- | "Exit Sign"(with Hilltop Hoods and Ecca Vandal) || Song of the Year|| Шаблон:Nom |- | 2021 || M-Phazes for The Space Between || ARIA Award for Producer of the Year || Шаблон:Nom || |- Шаблон:End

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. Шаблон:Awards table |- | J Awards of 2014 |"One for the City" | Australian Video of the Year | Шаблон:Nom Шаблон:End

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. Шаблон:Awards table |- | 2017 | himself | Best Australian Act | Шаблон:Nom |- Шаблон:End

External links

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