Illy (rapper)
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Illy at the ARIA Music Awards of 2013
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alasdair David George Murray |
| Born | 6 September 1986 |
| Origin | Frankston, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Australian Hip Hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Electronic dance music |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Labels | ONETWO, UNFD |
| Associated acts | Crooked Eye, Allday, Elemont, Vera Blue |
| Website | illyal |
Alasdair David George Murray (born 6 September 1986), better known by his stage name Illy, is a recording artist from Frankston in Melbourne, Australia. Before his solo career, Illy was a member of Crooked Eye, but opted to leave the group. He released his first solo album in 2009, entitled Long Story Short, and has released three further albums. His second The Chase, was nominated for an ARIA award while his third Bring It Back won. He has toured internationally both as headliner and as support to the Hilltop Hoods in 2014 world tour in Europe.
Illy was a member of Crooked Eye before embarking on a solo career. He released his first album, Long Story Short in 2009.Long Story Short reached #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".
He appeared on the track "Take It from Me" on producer M-Phazes' debut album Good Gracious released in 2010.
In October 2010, Illy, released his second album The Chase, and its lead single "It Can Wait" debuted on the Australian Singles Chart at number fifty-eight. In October 2011, "It Can Wait" was certified Gold by ARIA after selling 35,000 copies. In 2011, Illy was nominated for an ARIA Music Award for Best Urban Album for The Chase, which was won by Drapht. His single "Cigarettes" was on high rotation on Triple J and came 35th in the 2011 Triple J Hottest 100. In February 2011, Illy embarked on his 14-date nationwide "The Chase Tour", with special guest M-Phazes.
Illy released his third album, Bring It Back, on 21 September 2012, following the release of the single "Heard it All". This album was described by Illy as a "passion project" and a "tribute" to the Australian hip hop scene. He announced a corresponding 24-date nationwide tour, spanning from August until October 2012, with Australian hip-hop producer Chasm and Skryptcha as support acts. At the 2013 Aria Music Awards, Bring It Back won Illy the Aria Award for "Best Urban Album".
Illy left Obese Records following the release of Bring It Back to set up his own label, ONETWO records, and signed South Australian hip hop artist Allday. The label is a collaboration with the We Are Unified (UNFD) music company, which is also Illy's global management representative.
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