Hometown

CHICAGO

About Me

Like wind, CHI-ILL's presence naturally breezes through the entertainment industry carrying with it the mark of a future legend. CHI-ILL's unique artistry, versatility and humility allow him to deliver entertainment with meaning. Hip Hop legends have recognized his talent and CHI-ILL has recorded with icons such as Kool G. Rap and multi platinum producer Dame Grease.

Hailing from Chicago, CHI-ILL encountered and overcame many socio-economic challenges that face too many of today's inner city youths. These, along with other life experiences, motivated CHI-ILL to broadcast his gift of lyricism and spread his message of perseverance and triumph to the masses. CHI-ILL first earned his stripes on Chicago's underground rap battle scene, where he attained an impeccable record.

Building on that success, CHI-ILL aligned himself with Chicago's Heavy Hitter DJ NONSTOP. Together they released several mix-tape albums which achieved major distribution throughout the Chicago area which in turn generated national attention. The culmination of these releases was the 4 Corners Mix Tape which was recognized and endorsed by Heavy Hitter DJ legends, DJ ENUFF, DJ FELLI FEL, DJ NONSTOP and DJ PROSTYLES. Moreover, as a result of his talent and through the support of dedicated colleagues and fans, CHI-ILL filmed the Hold Me Back video which remains one of the largest independent Hip-Hop video productions filmed in Chicago.

In addition, CHI-ILL's remarkable stage presence and ability to engage a crowd produced many accolades in CHI-ILL's career such as touring as an opening act with headliner DMX, being a finalist in the 2006 Cuervoton talent search, having his strengths recognized as a performer at the 2009 Latin Mixx Awards and being ecstatically embraced by many fans in venues throughout the country, from Anchorage to New York City.

Most importantly, CHI-ILL's dedication to his community is well documented. CHI-ILL continues to use his talent and respect to reach out and guide at risk youths in his community and to negotiate and encourage peace among warring gangs in Chicago. Most recently CHI-ILL and DJ NONSTOP co-founded 'PUT DOWN THE GUN PICK UP THE MIC.' This non-profit organization's mission is to inspire and save Chicago's inner city youths through education on the music business. Recently, CHI-ILL joined fellow artists on a compilation album entitled 'Rhymes and Rhythm For Relief' with all album sales being donated to the Haiti relief effort.

With his music being well received on a variety of websites, including AllHipHop.com, DJBooth.net, Hip-Hopkings.com and Chicago's premier blog FakeShoreDrive.com the time has come for CHI-ILL to be recognized as a global sensation. So with the gusts of the windy city behind him, CHI-ILL's undeniable talent will prominently position him on the world's stage.

Zip Code

60651

Gender

Male

Relationship Status

Single

Orientation

Straight

Ethnicity

Latino/Hispanic

Physical Type

Average

Height

6'0"-6'3"

What do you do

Rap, Professional

DJ's - Drop your biggest projects and site URLs

WWW.CHI-ILL.COM

Favorite 50 Cent song

THE WHOLE GET RICH OR DIE TRYING ALBUM

Website

http://WWW.CHI-ILL.COM

Favorite Music

REAL MUSIC

Favorite TV Shows

NO TIME FOR TV