#ThrowBackNews: GHOSTFACE, SHEEK, ILLY & DOCTAKH PERFORM PROTECT YA NECK!

Ghostface & Sheek were in Chicago performing 2/8/13 and i just happened to be in the right place at the right time! Ghost asked for some assistance with Method Man and ODB's verse and i gladly obliged without second thought. The rest is history.

Seriously, this has got to be the most surreal moment of my rap career. Im a lifelong (since 36 chambers dropped) Wu fan and i never expected to have this opportunity to rock the stage with one of my idols. I went into a zone!

#ThrowBackNews: Pugs & Illy featured on EA Sports FIFA Soccer 13 Video Game

Sorry i forgot to inform ya'll Pugs and I were featured on EA Sports FIFA Soccer 13 video game released 9/25/12. Our song "Got That Fire" produced by UK beatsmith Featurecast received rave reviews. Hopefully some of you recognized our song from the game! Stay Tuned.

Download "Got That Fire" here!

ALBUM: SIDETRACKED

This here is my gift to Chicago and the rest of the world. “Sidetracked” is an unreleased 22-track solo project executively produced by Ill Legit featuring the likes of Pugs Atomz and Wes Restless as well as production from Khalfani (Impolite Society) and Dario x of Chicago indie rock band Blah Blah Blah. The bulk of the material was recorded in 2012 but has been compiled and combined with brand new tracks and never before heard songs. Oh, and did i mention that its free? Donations are accepted tho. released 25 December 2013

Last Night (1/8/12) I Opened For Wu Tang and Survived!

If you weren't at Congress Theatre Chicago last night you missed a helluva performance, by me of course. Shout out to my dude JR Blac & Dj Ambideckstriks for holdin me down properly. I met Masta Killa, Capadonna, ran into Meth again and everybody killed it. Que Billah, Big Wiz & Psalm One did they're damn thing. Overall I rate the night a B+. I still think i could've gone harder on stage tho if i wasn't going into such shock that i was there! And i was asked to perform 5 days before the show. Can't think of a better way to start this year tho.

Mixtape: "Almost Famous" by Black On Black Rhyme (Ill Legit x JR Blac)

A 15-track mixtape masterpiece of music written by two lyrical genius' that answer to the name of Ill Legit & JR Blac, otherwise known as Black On Black Rhyme. This combination of sincere lyricism and authenticity is worthy of being labeled an album and far exceeds the purpose of a mixtape. Featuring production from Denmark Vessey of Crown Nation w/ Quelle Chris, Dario Ecks, Dj Alo, DJ Moppy & more, this is a must-have.

free download: http://blackonblackrhyme.bandcamp.com

Cojack feat. Ill Legit "Bassline" Music Video

Cojack and i didnt put too much thought into this. All natural was the concept. Shot Dec. 2nd during a live show we performed at Quenchers Bar, Chicago. Visuals @NICKBRAZINSKY

Must Be Illy Presents: Thou Shalt Not Sleep vol. 1 free mixtape download

A 16-track tour through the mind of a lyrical beast that answers to the name of Illy; and he brings his squad of verbal monsters along for the ride such as MC Juice, Matlock & ANG 13 to name a few, and features production from Tensei (Ninja Tune) and Denmark Vessey of Crown Nation w/ Quelle Chris and Dj Alo. 'Thou Shalt Not Sleep vol. 1' is merely a glimpse into a raw side of this complex emcee who prefers the insomniac approach to making music and urges the listener to never close their eyes, or ears.




fakeshoredrive.com love: http://www.fakeshoredrive.com/2011/11/ill-legit-f-juice-money-makers.html/

The Making Of "Money Makers" + exclusive freestyle footage:

Illy & Vertikal performing at "I Went Down" at Double Door

Vertikal performing "I Went Down" at Double Door in Chicago June 23rd, 2011

http://vertikalmusic.com

illy & Vertikal performing at Double Door, Chicago

Vertikal Performing "Cold Shoulder" at Double Door in Chicago Thu, June 23, 2011

http://vertikalmusic.com

New Vid: Ill Legit - Leap Of Faith

I've got a million songs that i need visuals for. Thanx to my dude Matt at Acumental Films i was able to knock one out; 999,999 to go. Thankfully i wasn't arrested in Pilsen hopping over this 6 foot tall fence to get into the backyard of this church cuz i saw a crazy looking skeleton Jesus on this 100 degree ass day. And props to my dude Release for the beat.

The GENT$ Got That International Flow!

Production duo The Opus (aka Mr. Echo and The Isle of Weight), also known as one-half of Chicago group Rubberoom, are making their DJBooth debut today with International, a globally oriented single that brings on fellow Windy City representatives The Gent$ (Pugs Atmoz, Wes Restless and Ill Legit) to handle the rhyme work. Side Note: We recorded this song damn near 3 years ago. It's still dope, but it was definitely my jam back in 09. Do your ears a favor.

The Ill & The Restless Performing At North Coast Music Festival 2011!

The announcement is official! Finally we made it! All it took was a lil' blood, sweat and tears and what felt like a million years of dedication and hard work. All i wanted was to be put on an legitimate festival and get recognized by my fellow Chicago artists and music fans. Now i got it. Aaaahhh, feels good. Gotta thank Wes Restless for puttin' in the time with me and producing that heat, Pat at Cold Grums Productions for his superb taste in music and lookin' out for us, and everyone that loved or hated. Thank You.

Northcoast Music Festival is going down September 2nd-4th in Union Park, Chicago.
Get Your Tix Here: http://www.clubtix.com/north-coast-music-festival---3-day-pass-tickets-42774

A Good Day: I & A (Ill Legit & Dj Alo) Open for Ice Cube 3/13