Game Tight – Rise Of The Kings (Spokane, 2012)
Jay Cope and Chynki make up the group Game Tight. If you want to check them out grab it at Bandcamp while it’s still there!
B-Streetz – Jealousy In The Streetz (Seattle, 2012)
Brian Shannon aka B-Streetz is an artist from Seattle who dropped “Jealousy In The Streetz” in 2012. Most notable is a couple songs with production from legendary Vitamin D. I can’t say I know too much more about this album; there is a short promotional video for the album, but that’s about it. After the release of this album B-Streetz had several features on other albums from well known artists such as The Jacka, Kae One, D Menace and MDot80.
Si Aura – Killahsic (Tacoma, 200x)
*track list probably incomplete (only known songs)
Si Aura – Killah X (Tacoma, 2004)
June 14, 2005 *want list
Si Aura aka Killah Presents 12 Gauge Killah (Tacoma, 2005)
Feb. 16, 2004 *want list
Free tracks offered on his 2006 website www.siaura.com
Sic Ill – 3 Day Theory (Tacoma, 2006)
*available through siaura.com website in 2006. Two versions; OG with 9 tracks (July 27. 2006) and reissue with mostly new tracks (Nov 5, 2006)
Sic Ill – Rizedemic (Tacoma, 2009)
Jan 1, 2009
Sic Ill – Maedemic 2 (Tacoma, 2009)
Jan 1, 2009
Sic Ill – Abomdemic (Tacoma, 2009)
Jan 1, 2009
Darxiide – Roach Collection (Tacoma, 2009)
*No track list **want list
Sic Ill – Pandemic (Tacoma, 2010)
Jan 1, 2010 *download from Darxiide.com & Bandcamp both have a track list that differs from cover image track list
Sic Ill – Epidemic EP (Tacoma, 2012)
Jan 2, 2012
Sic Ill – Stardemic (Tacoma, 2012)
May 29, 2012
Sic Ill – Techdemic (Tacoma, 2012)
June 1, 2012
Sic Ill – Prodemic (Tacoma, 2012)
June 27, 2012
Sic Ill – Retrodemic (Tacoma, 2012)
July 1, 2012
Sic Ill – Ameridemic (Tacoma, 2012)
July 12, 2012
Sic Ill – Fandemic (Tacoma, 2012)
August 14, 2012
Sic Ill – Wardemic: Mixdemic (Tacoma, 2012)
Sept. 1, 2012
Sic Ill – Kingdemic (Tacoma, 2012)
Sept. 4, 2012
Sic Ill – Kingdemic 2 (Tacoma, 2012)
Oct. 8, 2012
Sic Ill – Maedemic (Tacoma, 2012)
Sic Ill – Tacdemic (Tacoma, 2012)
Dec. 12, 2012
Sic Ill – Hilldemic (Tacoma, 2012)
Dec. 29, 2012
Sic Ill – Streetdemic (Tacoma, 2013)
Jan 7, 2013
Sic Ill – Vicdemic (Tacoma, 2013)
Jan 12, 2013
Sic Ill – Streetdemic 2 (Tacoma, 2013)
Jan. 22, 2013
Sic Ill – Youtubedemic (Tacoma, 2013)
May 12, 2013 * Full Youtube video
Sic Ill – Vicdemic 3 (Tacoma, 2013)
June 1, 2013
Sic Ill – Streetdemic 3 (Tacoma, 2013)
June 23, 2013 *want list
Sic Ill – Katy B Demic (Tacoma, 2013)
June 23, 2013 *want list
Sic Ill – Vicdemic 4 (Tacoma, 2013)
June 23, 2013 *want list
Sic Ill – Streetdemic 4 (Tacoma, 2013)
July 17, 2013 *want list
Sic Ill – Dev Demic (Tacoma, 2013)
Aug. 6, 2013 *want list
Sic Ill – Bad A$$ Demic (Tacoma, 2013)
Aug. 6, 2013 *want list
Sic Ill – A$AP Demic (Tacoma, 2013)
Aug. 6, 2013 *want list
Sic Ill – Lily Allen Demic (Tacoma, 2013)
Aug. 28, 2013 *want list
Sic Ill – GZA Demic (Tacoma, 2013)
Aug. 29, 2013 *want list
Sic Ill – Fiasco Demic (Tacoma, 2013)
Aug. 29, 2013 *want list
Sic Ill – Sic Ill Compilation (Tacoma, 2013)
2013 *download
Sic Ill – Music Demic (Tacoma, 2014)
Jan. 4, 2014 *want list
Sic Ill – Vicdemic 1234 (Tacoma, 2015)
July 21, 2015
Sic Ill – Chrono Nigger (Tacoma, 2015)
Sic Ill – Sic Ill Productions (Tacoma, 2016)
Sic Ill – Epidemic (Tacoma, 2018)
To all you SICILLIAN’s (name for SIC ILL fans), I have one word: unique. Now that I’ve stated the obvious, let’s get down to business, there’s a lot to cover with SIC ILL! Demetrius Jackson aka Sic ill Aura, Si Aura, SIC ILL, SIC ILL aka PrettySic was born June 4th, 1987 from a single mom, dad dead from suicide. Si turned to life on the streets until his drugs were stole from him at gun point and he was beaten severely to the brink of death. Living life by himself, he had no other way to live except hustle, so he continues, as a side hustle he raps and does shows across the western United States. He prides himself as one of the few rappers from the Seattle / Tacoma area. I believe only a few of his many releases were actually released in CD format, most were when he went by the name Si Aura. As Si Aura he enjoyed local success in the early 2000’s from the singles “Get This Party Started” and “No Difference”. Six years later he recreated himself with a new flow, delivery and more rugged instrumentals to make the album “Killah Sicc” (early versions were called “killahsic“) with local hits, “No Difference” “She Got The Runs” and “Killah Season” (a bonus track from 2004’s Killah X). He then proceeded to market two albums on CDBaby, Killah X & 12 Gauge Killah. According to CDBaby Killah X was his 5th album release. Following these releases was his 2006 album as SIC ILL, 3 Day Theory, available as a 9-track album on his website then later reissued a few months later with mostly new tracks. Someone correct me if I’m wrong but I believe Vicdemic 1234 in 2015 was his only CD mixtape release, the rest were downloads only. For those of you who enjoy early SIC ILL the two Si Aura albums are available on AllMusic. Also, big ups to “The SIC ILL Archive Project” who saved me from uploading a lot of my tracks by already having most of the videos up! I’d definitely recommend their channel, it looks like a great to start to sharing some of SIC ILLs lost classics! So with all that being said, this is to the best of my knowledge SIC ILLS albums except Bieberdemic which was supposedly released in 2012. Also, at one time several web sites purported 31 albums in 31 days that were supposed to be released in July 2013, one a day on Bandcamp. Maybe I missed that, it was hyped but I personally never came across any of these albums, maybe someone out there knows if he actually did that? Finally, his last know concert in Dec 27, 2016 at The Funhouse in Seattle with Xperience, Alexander Hubbard & Mr. Von. Peep these links for SIC ILL videos. SIC ILL tunes. SIC ILL archive project. Now that we’ve got the run down out of the way let’s start with all his bio’s *a small disclaimer a lot of the links in his bios/interviews are dead.
Soundcloud, Soundclick, Reverbnation, Reddit sub, Darxiide Reddit sub, Si Aura Soundclick, Amazon: Vicdemic 1234, SIC ILL Lyrics Facebook (2012-2019), SIC ILL Puget Sound Mixtape Vimeo, and links galore from his official site, most of which are probably broken, but have at it!
Bio from SIC ILL’s blog: WHO IS SIC ILL? – “SIC ILL” (pronounced “Sick ill”) is a musician, producer, engineer, graphic designer, photographer, videographer, promoter from Tacoma, WA (30 miles south of Seattle, WA) AKA “The FreshCoast”. As a youth he went by Si Aura (Sic ill Aura) – He is currently part of DARXIIDE ENT (Click Here) – His writing works include RAPMANUAL (A “How to Rap” eBook “Click Here“), FIXFEAR (A self-help/self-esteem book) (http://www.fixfear.us) other projects include the largly publicized (click here) PUGET SOUND MIXTAPE (http://www.pugetsoundmixtape.com) VOL. 1 & VOL. 2 VOL. 3 (Disk 1)- VOL. 3 (Disk 2)- (in collaboration with fellow Seattle area Puget Sound artists $krilla, A.R. Mastermind, Greg Double & Whikid Matticuless) A Seattle/Tacoma community based networking website PUGETPRODUCERS.US (“Click here”) Urban Arts & Performance Show ROTTEN FRESH (“Click Here”) his PHOTOGRAPHY work can be found by clicking “HERE” He runs a “do-it-yourself” street team specializing in the greater Seattle/Tacoma area RAINER ZONE (“Click Here”)As a business professional, D. Jackson operates an internet promotion service GRITTYBOI (“Click Here”) His recent GRAPHIC DESIGN work can be found by clicking “HERE”. As a HOST, Sic ill does video interviews for the series SOUTH SOUND HIP HOP INTERVIEWS (“Click here”) . SIC ILL also created/administrates GRIT AREA (“Click Here”) as a free online cd distribution/press outlet for south puget sound musicians. His latest project is “STRIPE SHIRT MOVEMENT (ANTI-FEAR SUPERHEROES)” (“Click Here”) A website dedicated to his love for black and white striped shirts. SIC ILL has also taken photography with/had a chance to talk to many mainstream artists as well (COURTESY OF DIRTY GATES ENT.) (Chico Debarge, H-Town, Brian from DAY26, Brisco of Cash Money, Benzino of Source Magazine/Hip Hop Weekly)
Biography from Soundcloud:
Biography: Born June 4th, 1987 – Demetrius Jackson, better known as SIC ILL is an American hip hop recording artist from Seattle Washington [More correctly it’s suburb “Tacoma”].
SIC ILL has an interesting flow, developed by performing since the young age of 15 in bars and clubs in the pacific northwest ranging from Spokane, Washington to Vancouver, British Columbia. Also as a videographer-traveling to shoot videos as far as Miami, Florida.
He is mostly known for his wild, slightly warped “INSPIRED MUSIC VIDEOS” ranging from “Mortal Kombat” to “Thomas The Tank Engine” to “Mcdonalds/Super Size Me” and already on his 88th video production since June, 1st, 2012.
Although SIC ILL is an independent musician/videographer he has worked with signed artists [courtesy “Factor” of Dirty Gates Ent.] such as Chico Debarge, H-Town, Benzino, Brisco of Cash Money/Young Money Entertainment, Brian Angel of P. Diddy produced MTV’s DAY26 [and alongside fellow Tacoma, WA native promoter Tom Hutch and upcoming rapper Chasten Tha Don] has performed live with Bay area rappers Luni Coleone, Rappin 4 Tay, Kuzzo Fly and Kokane of Snoop Dogg’s Doggpound records.
———-PRESS CAN BE FOUND HERE: www.ITSMYURLS.COM/SICILL
Artist bio from Rap Wiki / Fandom:
SIC ILL (previously known as Si Aura), born as Demetrius Cornelius Jackson (June 4th,1987), is a satirical American underground rapper from Tacoma, Washington. Named SIC ILL because of his past volunteer work with a Tacoma General Hospital, SIC ILL was made famous for his video Labyrinth Zone Act 1, based on the fourth level of Sonic The Hedgehog 1 from Sega Genesis, which is currently uploaded on his YouTube channel which he joined on April 13, 2011. In 2015 SIC ILL was signed by Sacramento rapper First Degree The D.E. to the independent label Fahrenheit Records which released his debut professional album Vicdemic 1234. SIC ILL is often criticized for low budget videos and his insisting to wear the same striped long sleeve shirt in every one of his productions as well as medical scrubs and sexy yet debonair business suits. His video was featured on Worldstarhiphop in which it was criticized and praised. Let’s get it, 100% Crazy!
SIC ILL released follow-up videos to Labyrinth Zone Act 1, one of the first was entitled Spring Yard Zone on March 13th, 2015 featuring the catchy chorus “Look who’s come for dinner. Peas and chicken, finger licking…Turkey ham that’s my jam, potatoes hitting the spot!”
Artist bio from Reverbnation:
Demetrius Jackson, more known by his stage name SIC ILL grew up and currently resides in Tacoma, Washington.
25 years of age SIC ILL is proving there are no limits for his visual design or performance abilities. He has established himself as an artist to keep an eye on with incredible lyrical prowess and singing abilities generations above his age. Currently an independent artist SIC ILL is preparing his VICDEMIC 3 & 4 and STREETDEMIC 3 & 4 albums with original production for release this summer.
Sic ill released 12 albums in 2012 among them “Techdemic” given a review in the newspaper Seattle Weekly and “Epidemic” featured in a Weekly Volcano newspaper article. In 2013 Seattle Newspaper The Stranger wrote an article on his Mcdonald’s Super Size Me parody video “Fast N Hot”. Sic ill performs frequently in the Seattle area and has shared the stage with artists such as; Luni Coleone and Kokane.
With no formal promotion, SIC ILL’s videos are over 100,000+ views on YouTube and received support from VladTV, UGHH.com, Seattle Stranger Newspaper, ThaNorthwest.com, ISLMusic.com, and SYFFAL.com. Amongst all his menacing viral videos “FAST N HOT” and the Mortal Kombat inspired “THE PIT” caused quite a stir in early 2013, both racking over 10,000 views each in only a month’s span.
Since his self-produced/directed videos started making waves with fans and peers alike, SIC ILL has received accolades from the music industry at every turn, most notably Brian of DAY26 and Benzino of The Source fame [currently Hip Hop Weekly Magazine]. SIC ILL’s own lyrical idols include Nas, MF Doom, Brotha Lynch Hung. Already being compared to the likes of Drake, Kirko Bangz and Roscoe Dash, SIC ILL definitely seems like he’s on his grind and if he keeps going at the rate that he is, possibly can be the next best singer/rapper combo in the game.
Contact Information Email: therealsicill@gmail.com Phone: (253) 255-2149
Official Website: http://www.itsmyurls.com/sicill
Social Media Link
FACEBOOK: HTTP://facebook.com/SIC.ILL.MUSIC
YOUTUBE: HTTP://YOUTUBE.COM/MRSICILL
TWITTER: @SIC_ILL
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pandemic/id418301628
SIC ILL: FAR – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZuyAfHE54
SIC ILL: WE WILD – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSEiSPSxRmM
SIC ILL: FAST N HOT – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwZGsVBDS1c
SIC ILL 2013 bio from Hip Hop Push Media:
2014 bio from Death Chamberz Music blog:
Demetrius Jackson, more known by his stage name SIC ILL grew up and currently resides in Tacoma, Washington.
25 years of age SIC ILL is proving there are no limits for his visual design or performance abilities. He has established himself as an artist to keep an eye on with incredible lyrical prowess and singing abilities generations above his age. Currently an independent artist SIC ILL is preparing his VICDEMIC 3 & 4 and STREETDEMIC 3 & 4 albums with original production for release this summer.
Sic ill released 12 albums in 2012 among them “Techdemic” given a review in the newspaper Seattle Weekly and “Epidemic” featured in a Weekly Volcano newspaper article. In 2013 Seattle Newspaper The Stranger wrote an article on his Mcdonald’s Super Size Me parody video “Fast N Hot”. Sic ill performs frequently in the Seattle area and has shared the stage with artists such as; Luni Coleone and Kokane.
With no formal promotion, SIC ILL’s videos are over 100,000+ views on YouTube and received support from VladTV, UGHH.com, Seattle Stranger Newspaper, ThaNorthwest.com, ISLMusic.com, and SYFFAL.com. Amongst all his menacing viral videos “FAST N HOT” and the Mortal Kombat inspired “THE PIT” caused quite a stir in early 2013, both racking over 10,000 views each in only a month’s span.
Since his self-produced/directed videos started making waves with fans and peers alike, SIC ILL has received accolades from the music industry at every turn, most notably Brian of DAY26 and Benzino of The Source fame [currently Hip Hop Weekly Magazine]. SIC ILL’s own lyrical idols include Nas, MF Doom, Brotha Lynch Hung. Already being compared to the likes of Drake, Kirko Bangz and Roscoe Dash, SIC ILL definitely seems like he’s on his grind and if he keeps going at the rate that he is, possibly can be the next best singer/rapper combo in the game.
Contact Information Email: therealsicill@gmail.com Phone: (253) 255-2149
Official Website: http://www.itsmyurls.com/sicill
SIC ILL had a six volume mixtape series featuring some of the greatest to come out of the Puget Sound, get all the Puget Sound Mixtape Albums here or here.
For those that don’t know SIC ILL has authored a lot of books, some unfindable now, but most are on Amazon or you can go to his site / site.
SIC ILL also does photography, by now are you surprised? Here’s his site.
SIC ILL directed three videos that I’m aware of: tVicious – Streets Of Rage, Santana Reid/Ace Boogie – Fly Alone & A.R. Mastermind – Bounce Ft. G.B.E. & Weaz
SIC ILL also had some sick interviews, catch them here on Fresh Coast Weekly.
Interview (December 28, 2013) with SIC ILL on Crazy Pellas:
Thanks for taking the time to do this interview Sic Ill. Tell us a bit about yourself, your name, age, where you’re from and an interesting fact if you like…
My real name is Demetrius Jackson. I go by the artist name “SIC ILL” spelled in all caps. I represent the Seattle Hip-hop scene. One interesting fact that most people don’t know about me is that I’m a prolific hip-hop writer and have over 10 books published on Amazon.com
MUSIC
Is there a story behind your name Sic Ill?
When I first started doing music my rap name was actually “Si Aura” which is short for Sic ill Aura, I later shortened it to SIC ILL as people confused me with R&B singer Ciara.
How long have you been singing/rapping?
I dropped out of high school on my 16th birthday, on the same day received my GED. That was the start of my music career.
What first got you interested in becoming a singer/rapper?
Michael Jackson influenced me to sing when I was still a toddler, but I was better at rapping so I stuck with that.
What/who inspires your music?
A few people that inspire my music are Macklemore, Eminem, Nas, Talib Kweli and Tech N9ne.
Do you see being a singer/rapper as a career, or as a hobby?
I definitely see being a singer/rapper as a career. I work, but I feel as though you can have a 9-5 and still be a professional musician.
What are you trying to do with your music? Do you want to help your community? Are you trying to get rich? What is your goal for your music?
What I’m trying to do with music is to help show my community of hilltop Tacoma, there are alternative options besides gangs and drug dealing to be successful.
Have you ever performed live? How did it feel?
I perform live frequently. I enjoy testing new material for fans. I usually only perform live the songs I know an audience will enjoy.
Do you have any kind of management, publishing or distribution team behind you? If so what are their responsibilities?
I am completely independent and manage myself. All my digital distribution comes through iTunes.
What are some accomplishments that you have achieved, and are most proud of?
There are many feats I am proud of. Two of my most important accomplishments are, being known as the most talented rapper on UGHH.com and shifting the tide of votes for Seattle’s first socialist elect Kshama Sawant to win a council seat.
Have you ever made any contact with major artists or other high positioned people in the music industry and do you keep in contact with them?
I’ve worked with many major artists among them, Benzino of Love & Hip-hop and MTV’s Day26, national artist mainly stay in contact with me through Twitter.
What one tip would you give to other aspiring independent artists?
A tip I give upcoming indie artists are to worry about yourself and what you are personally doing and try not to get wrapped up in what’s going on in radio and television.
What do you see is in the future for the music industry? How do you think it will evolve/change?
The music industry is still valuable for the mainstream connects and distribution it offers. I predict in the future independent artists will turn down major label deals more and more.
INTERNET
Do you feel like the internet is helping you as an independent artist?
The internet is helping myself personally, but not many others. The entire market is saturated with horrible quality artists with big money.
How do you think social networks such as Facebook and Twitter have affected the music industry?
Facebook has not affected the music industry the way MySpace did, I cannot think of any rapper getting famous from Facebook. Twitter has helped artist by providing a way to finally reach their followers, fans and friends 24/7.
Where can we hear your music online?
You can hear my music online by going to my YouTube channel – http://www.youtube.com/mrsicill
IN CLOSING
Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years time?
In 5-10 years time I should be teaching music of some type and giving back, hopefully not still performing and making albums.
Do you have any shoutouts you want to give?
Shoutout to my producers, Mike Myth, Victor Herman, Thurge Beats, Natate Productions and my Tacoma rap fam Tom Hutch, Chasten Tha Don, Jai Dash, Tim-E, Josh Rizeberg, Kept See and DJ Ice Man
Thanks again Sic Ill for doing this interview.
Interview (December 30, 2013) with SIC ILL on The Bandcamp Diaries:
We had a chat with Seattle hip hop artist Sic Ill, who shares his opinion on his local music scene, as well as on the current state of hip-hop. What does it take to be original these days? Read on and find out!
Seattle is a great place for music, of all genres. How do you relate to your local scene, and do you think it has influenced your work in any way?
I agree that Seattle is great for music, it’s still a little harder to get hip-hop acts booked versus live bands, but that’s going to happen anywhere. I make uptempo music and how I relate to the Puget Sound region probably deals with how positive [non-violent music] uplifts you through the usual dull ‘northwest gray’ days that hang around most of the year.
– What does it take to be “original” in music these days?
You have to think out the box. That television screen is the box. I feel if you pay attention to whats outside the box you can become innovative.
– What are some artists you look up to? –
Some artists I look up to are Macklemore, Eminem, Tech N9ne and MF Doom
– If you could choose only one single song off your repertoire, in order to introduce your work to a new fan, which song would it be and why?
The single I would choose to introduce a new fan would be the song ‘Fast N Hot’, not only is it a great song that sound different, the music video parody of McDonald’s 90’s characters and the movie Super Size-Me has superb visuals.
– Any future plans (releases, touring…)?
Some albums I have plans for 2014 are Maedemic 2 with fellow washington state rapper ‘Mae Dali’ , NDemic 3 with New England producer ‘Natate Productions’ and MusicDemic. I plan to tour locally again this year around Washington state and maybe Oregon.
– Anywhere where curious reader can check out your music?“
You can check out my music and all my press/social media links at http://itsmyurls.com/sicill
SIC ILL in (TACOMA EXAMINER.COM) 2010 : Sic Ill of Tacoma’s Darxiide has had an incredibly active and successful month this November with multiple opportunities to direct music videos and a collaboration request from Miami’s Brisco and Tacoma’s Factor. JuiceRadio, an online hip hop and R&B radio station debuted Darxiide artist Dru Breeze’s aka (Santana Reid) Fly Alone at the end of October during their Fresh Juice hour. This is the first single off of his upcoming mixtape, Smoke Signals. The song, set to the background of Wiz Khalifa‘s “Black and Yellow“, already has a music video directed by Sic Ill. The video has had almost 700 views and very positive comments such as Shamiotzi253’s “Hard video. That’s what’s up!” Also directed by Sic Ill the first part of November, Seattle’s Weaz Huitzilopochtli of the band, First Family, debuted his music video for his single, “Number One”. The video has received almost 500 views with viewer Cat Jeter’s review, “Smooth! Nice homegrown effect”. Throughout November, Sic Ill has been a prolific director, also directing Darxiide artist Tvicious’ Streets of Rage featuring Nick Dominguez. Toward the end of November, Sic Ill released his 12th mixtape, Pandemic including such tracks as “This is the Soul”, “Gotta Make my Money”, and “Northwest Gray”. The mixtape features Mo Greenz, Dru Breeze, Nick Dominguez, E Pruitt, Shame, Whikid Matticuless, Skrilla, DoughBoi, Savi Suazi, and Hypo. Overall, Sic Ill has 8 unreleased CDs and 13 mixtapes, not including his work with Darxiide. And, finally, Sic Ill and Tacoma’s Bassrock artist and CEO of Dirty Gates Entertainment, Factor, were invited to Miami to provide behind the scenes footage and photography for Factor’s “Champion”. The song, first recorded in Tacoma, features Brian Angel of Day26, Brisco of Cash Money and Young Money, and Frontline Entertainment’s Maddteck and was recorded in Source Magazine’s Benzino‘s recording studio. Sic Ill reports that he was honored to provide his talent to the project and found the whole experience an opportunity to be mentored by artists who have been in the industry much longer than he has. Sic Ill explains, “[The] best advice they told me was to watch the really good music videos on BET [and] MTV and take notes on what they do, make sure I have good lighting, etc”. Sic Ill, along with rapping with Darxiide, lends his talent as a graphic designer, photographer, videographer, and promoter.
SIC ILL in WEEKLY VOLCANO NEWSPAPER (2012):
Think back to 2010. Darxiide was perhaps the biggest underground local hip-hop crew making street music.
But in 2011, Darxiide was noticeably absent from the scene. They took the year off to regroup and slim down their roster. The head of Darxiide has always been and still is Sic Ill. Like Wu Tang, when Darxiide form like Voltron, he’s the head. He gets Darxiide together to record. He produces lots of their tracks. He designs the graphics, films the videos, runs the monstrous Internet marketing machine and (oh by the way) MCs.
Well, we’ve been waiting a whole year to say this, but Darxiide is back. Sic just released a solo LP, Epidemic. It’s a follow up to his 2009 album, Pandemic. The album is available for free download at sicill.bandcamp.com. The album features fellow Darxiide MCs Shame, Nick Dominguez and 211, with other guest verses supplied by Moe Greenz, Ese Cricket, A.R. Mastermind, Doughkain, Leezy Soprano and even myself.
There are two types of Darxiide tracks on this album. About half the songs are spacey, looped-out, stripped-down street bangers. The other half of the record consists of more typical boom-bap hip-hop beats. Darxiide covers all bases with this formula.
The crew has a following of young hip-hop fans that has grown to love Darxiide’s unique, drawled-out, almost syrup-induced haziness. The rest of the listeners can appreciate their young up-and-coming vocals chosen over more classic beats.
From Death Chamberz Music blog (2013):
Seattle rapper SIC ILL is taking over the world with French Fries
SIC ILL just enjoyed another successful year.
The Drake-ish rapper/singer buzzes in the pacific northwest with a constant supply of free downloads and videos releases. He has his live show act down to, with performances at Seattle, WA’s Studio Seven venue, opening for Rappin 4’Tay, Luni Coleone, Kokane, Kuzzo Fly and is currently set to open for Roy Jones Jr. [His rap alter-ego] in the start of 2014. With fellow town heroes Macklemore & Ryan Lewis already achieving super-stardom the pressure is on for the local sensation who is compared to nationwide upstarts Snow Tha Product, RiFF RaFF and Chance the Rapper.
Seattle has a knack of having rappers that come out with great viral videos. First Sir Mix A Lot released the legendary “Baby Got Back”. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis dropped “Thrift Shop”. Seemingly as an aftershock of Thrift Shop SIC ILL’s recent success and country-wide buzz comes mainly from his million-plus viewed YouTube video “FAST N HOT”, a Mcdonalds Rap/Super Size-Me track. He also has other rap-parody/spoofs of Zelda, Donkey Kong, Monopoly, Atari classic ‘Pitfall’, Where the Wild Things Are, Star Wars, Mortal Kombat and other nostalgic topics.
Even with the distraction of being in the limelight, SIC ILL’s only drive is to create more music and videos, with over eighty music videos in his collection already. His professionalism with videography comes from a rich history of doing film/photo work for famous acts Benzino, Day26, Brisco of Cash Money/Young Money, H-Town, Chico Debarge, Lil Cuete, First Degree The D.E. and chicano artist Baby Wicked.
Official Website/Press: http://itsmyurls.com/sicill
Twitter: @SIC_ILL – http://twitter.com/SIC_ILL
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sic.ill.music
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/sic-ill/id418301629
Youtube: http://youtube.com/mrsicill
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sic-ill
SIC ILL’s Innovatice Style Brings The Masses of Fans In! (from GENYCIS.com):
While there are a lot of artists out there that continue to push the envelope with their lyrics and the tracks they deliver to the masses, the artist known as SIC ILL continues to push the envelope even further with the unique style and flava of not only his hip hop tracks, but with the production and the animation tracks that he puts together as well. Not many look to do their own video work with animation, but SIC ILL pushes forward with that.
A perfect example of his unique flava and style is on his hit record, “Fast N Hot” which parodies McDonalds. It is definitely a unique feel to the track, and the video and music itself draws you in and has a catchy tune to it altogether.
You Can Listen to “Fast N Hot” on Youtube
Demetrius Jackson, aka SIC ILL, is a singer / rapper / producer who is known to make his own music as well as beats and even more so, his own music videos to which he has many of on Youtube. Along with “Fast n Hot”, he also has another hip hop track that parodies the movie Aladdin, titled “Aladdin the Music Video”. SIC ILL comes from the Seattle area, where he has continued to produce and push out his music, drawing more and more fans not only locally, but across the nation as well. He did this by getting through the “gatekeepers” (blogs, press, and media) and pushing his craft out with lots of videos, articles, blog posts, and interviews that helped make him the most critically acclaimed hip-hop artist in the area besides Sir Mix-A-Lot and Macklemore.
SIC ILL got into rapping and into music and video production after dropping out on his 16th birthday, and received his GED the same day so that he could pursue music. This move would actually turn out to benefit SIC ILL as it launched his career in music and also allowed him freedom to push forward with his craft and to also run into numerous famous celebrities, models, directors, and producers as well.
Though the music industry is a tough one to get into, SIC ILL continues to push forward with his music and more in store for 2014 as well. Be on the lookout for more to come from this well established artist, singer, and producer.
You can reach SIC ILL via the following below:
Official Website/Press: http://itsmyurls.com/sicill
Twitter: @SIC_ILL – http://twitter.com/SIC_ILL
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sic.ill.music
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/sic-ill/id418301629
Youtube: http://youtube.com/mrsicill
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sic-ill
Bandcamp: http://sicill.bandcamp.com/
Much respect on your craft SIC, keep grinding and pushing the music forward! Salute!
SIC ILL is Seattle’s Top Underground Artist in 2013 (from If I Listen blog):
Demetrius Jackson, the artist known as SIC ILL is a singer/rapper [See Drake/Kirko Bangz] who makes his own music videos and often his own beats. He is mainly known for his self-directed animated music videos such as “Fast N Hot” which parodies fast-food chain Mcdonalds and “Aladdin – The Music Video”. SIC ILL is spelled in a bunch of caps “SIC ILL”, his name is probably in reference to upcoming Westcoast rapper RiFF RaFF, but I could be wrong, I say this because they are both strange rap musicians with SIC ILL’s style leaning towards the BasedGod himself “Lil B”. The start of SIC ILL’s music career began when “SIC” quit school on his sixteenth brithday, and received his GED the same day to become a rapper. This was the beginning of his new life/career which would lead to numerous run-ins with famous celebrities/models/producers/directors.
SIC ILL is well known in the Seattle-hip hop scene but with a scene so notoriusly dope it takes a lot to get respect from gatekeepers (blogs/press/media), but eventually he found his way by garnishing 100’s of articles/blogs/interviews which makes him the most critically acclaimed hip-hop artist in the area besides Sir Mix-A-Lot and Macklemore.
On a promotion tour for Dirty Gates Entertainment in Florida, he met hip-hop mogul Benzino of “The Source” “Hip Hop Weekly” and “Love & Hip-Hop” who mentored him briefly for a couple days behind mixing boards in his personal studio. At the same time he was also mentored by Brian Angel of P. Diddy’s R&B supergroup ‘DAY26’ for several weeks, these traumatic events proved to be invaluable when he would return to the Seattle music scene. Immediately when he returned to Washington State he would perform in hundreds of locations and make hundred of music videos.
What makes SIC ILL so great is his dope lyricism. At first I was impressed by his work-ethic, but as I dove deeper and found the lyrics for his songs I realized he is a high caliber emcee along the likes of a J. Cole, Lil Wayne or Nas. Unfortunately, like Lil Wayne, sometimes Sic’s bars sound great but lack depth. It’s too bad Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have Seattle sown up [See Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: Thriftshop] or SIC ILL would definitely be Seattle’s best rapper.
In a world full of super-rich rappers with expensive music videos showing unrealistic big booty women, Bugattis and 100 million dollar mansions, SIC’s low-budget videos/mixtapes seem much more relatable and real than most artists. His introspective music and videos showcasing the Pacific Northwest and overall brand screams REAL HIP HOP, and it’s refreshing.
I’ll end the information overload with one last page that seems to sum it all up. I’m going to pass on cross-referencing all the material on this page with what I’ve already put up. I’ll let the reader gloss through and maybe they’ll be a tidbit in here you didn’t know (or a link that actually works haha). From the blog, Future Slice (2015):
Demetrius Jackson, more known by his stage name SIC ILL grew up and currently resides in Tacoma, Washington.
SIC ILL is a videographer/musician famous for the catch phrase “Let’s get it!” and the viral video “Labyrinth Zone Act 1”. He is parodied by Eminem in the music video “Rap God”.
SIC ILL is proving there are no limits for his visual design or performance abilities. He has established himself as an artist to keep an eye on with incredible lyrical prowess and singing abilities generations above his age. Currently an independent artist SIC ILL is preparing his VICDEMIC 3 & 4 and STREETDEMIC 3 & 4 albums with original production for release this summer.
Sic ill released 12 albums in 2012 among them “Techdemic” given a review in the newspaper Seattle Weekly and “Epidemic” featured in a Weekly Volcano newspaper article. In 2013 Seattle Newspaper The Stranger wrote an article on his Mcdonald’s Super Size Me parody video “Fast N Hot”. Sic ill performs frequently in the Seattle area and has shared the stage with artists such as; Luni Coleone and Kokane.
With no formal promotion, SIC ILL’s videos are over 100,000+ views on YouTube and received support from VladTV, UGHH.com, Seattle Stranger Newspaper, ThaNorthwest.com, ISLMusic.com, and SYFFAL.com. Amongst all his menacing viral videos “FAST N HOT” and the Mortal Kombat inspired “THE PIT” caused quite a stir in early 2013, both racking over 10,000 views each in only a month’s span.
Since his self-produced/directed videos started making waves with fans and peers alike, SIC ILL has received accolades from the music industry at every turn, most notably Brian of DAY26 and Benzino of The Source fame [currently Hip Hop Weekly Magazine]. SIC ILL’s own lyrical idols include Nas, MF Doom, Brotha Lynch Hung. Already being compared to the likes of Drake, Kirko Bangz and Roscoe Dash, SIC ILL definitely seems like he’s on his grind and if he keeps going at the rate that he is, possibly can be the next best singer/rapper combo in the game.
SIC ILL – ALADDIN – The Music Video
Check out the official video on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGeKoE0Cpl4
The latest of SIC ILL’s entertaining videos. The Seattle, Washington emcee lives the Aladdin lifestyle of a city beggar in this animated flash and real-life film adaption.
Sic ill has also been recently publicized in numerous blogs/media/press:
[SEATTLE STRANGER NEWSPAPER] http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/15/the-return-of-the-tac-town-food-rap-sic-ills-fast-n-hot
[NORTHWEST MILITARY] http://www.northwestmilitary.com/music-and-culture/features-and-columns/2010/12/The-year-in-Tacoma-hip-hop-2010/
[WE OUT HERE MAGAZINE] http://www.weouthere.net/2013/04/17/sic-ill-speed-racer/
[MUSICYOUNEED.NET] http://musicyouneed.net/2013/04/22/welcome-to-the-underground-volume-24/
[ESCOESAYZ.COM] http://escoesayz.com/2013/04/30/talent-tuesday-sic-ill-far-speed-racer-evel-knievel/comment-page-1/
[BLODWARSMAGAZINE.COM] http://www.bloodwarsmagazine.com/blog/?p=22383
[SAYNOMO.COM] http://saynomo.com/videos/sic-ill-sic_ill-far/
[SYFFAL.COM] http://www.syffal.com/sic-ill-filter-free-rodeo
[NW-TV.COM] http://www.nw-tv.com/music-videos/sic-ill-fast-n-hot
[VLADTV.COM] http://www.vladtv.com/blog/162363/sic-ill-we-wild-donkey-kong-pitfall-duckhunt-zelda-inspired-music-video/
[MSTVONLINE.ORG] http://www.mstvonline.org/2013/03/seattle-sic-ill-fast-n-hot-mcdonalds.html
[BRINGINGDOWNTHEBAND.COM] http://bringingdowntheband.com/welp-sic-ill-the-walking-dead-video/
[RAPREVIEWS.COM] http://www.rapreviews.com/news/View.php?ArticleID=17920
[ISLMUSIC.COM] http://www.islmusic.com/islm-newsletter/indie-talent/new-indie-talent-sic-ill-pink-elephants-official-video-2
[BEATTAPECO-OP] http://beattapeco-op.blogspot.com/2012/12/sic-ill-maedemic-album-2012.html
[CHEDDACHECKAZ.COM] http://cheddacheckaz.com/2012/10/21/sic-ill-irepresent-video-fandemic/
[GOJUICERADIO] http://www.gojuiceradio.com/sic-ill-reps-for-tacoma-winning-76th-faceoff/
[TOMB 2 DA WOMB] http://toknowaveil.tumblr.com/post/44499755697/sic-ill-fast-n-hot-mcdonalds-super-size-me
[FREQUENCY.COM] http://www.frequency.com/video/36-sic-ill-jam-sir-mix-lot-baby-got-back/84965793/-/5-541
[PEACE MAGAZINE] http://www.blog.peacemagazine.com/2013/03/04/sic-ill-fast-n-hot-mcdonalds-super-size-me/
[DVNWORLD.COM] http://dvnworld.com/?p=1154
[THEGASMASS.NET] http://www.thegasmass.net/2010/12/sic-ill-pandemic-album.html
[SHELBY.TV] http://shelby.tv/video/youtube/09alcdmzURY/sic-ill-blame-video-fandemic
[VINTAGEDRIVING.COM] http://vintagedriving.com/19-sic-ill-spittaz-ameridemic-tacoma-dome-americas-car-museum-mckinley-park-tacoma/
Check out SIC ILL’s full length movie/musical: YOUTUBEDEMIC
on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DewV4VtYogk
Demetrius Jackson, the artist known as SIC ILL from Tacoma, Washington is proving why he’s one of the best netcees on the web. He recently finished a self-produced/directed full length movie/musical “YOUTUBEDEMIC” and it’s accompaning soundtrack on iTunes. This is the first rap “musical/music album” video and uses all 22 songs and lasts over an hour and fourteen minutes.
The songs all are shot in Sic’s hometown of Tacoma, Washington, a mid-sized city, 30 miles south of Seattle. All his audio sounds vintage because he prefers to record everything in analog quality. He stretches the boundaries of the akai XR20 drum machine on this album self-producing every track. All sounds are recorded in digital multitracks instead of Pro Tools. HD footage is intentionally shrunk to standard video. Masters are re-encoded to MP3 format. This is done to make it easier for his social media audience to consume.
Sic ill does not rely on itunes, he also uses his voice and skills to sell audiobooks on sites like Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. A worthy career alternative for someone who’s skills include being a journalist and graphic designer.
A true Netcee, the only way to find Sic ill is in his hometown. He makes up for this by opening for national artists as they headline their way through Seattle, Portland and Vancouver B.C., 2013’s openings include Luni Coleone, Kokane of Dogg Pound Records, Kuzzo Fly and Messy Marv.
SIC ILL – Revenge of Shinobi [VID/MP3] + Rapper releases 31 mixtapes in 31 days…
Check out “Sic ill’s” 40th music video – “Revenge of Shinobi”
SIC ILL – Revenge of Shinobi – [Youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGu8y-JXZd0
SIC ILL MANIA !!! 31 mixtapes in 31 days
Rapper makes 31 mixtapes in 31 Days…
In a publicity stunt inspired by Gorilla Zoe’s “28 mixtapes in 28 days” in February 2010, the self-proclaimed “Netcee” SIC ILL will be releasing 31 mixtapes for every day in July 2013. Each mixtape will have it’s own theme, some are full-fledged albums with original production, others are mixtapes using famous instrumentals.
Recently in June 2013, SIC ILL released the first rap movie/musical. The video “YouTubedemic” plays for almost an hour and a half. The video is the rap equivalent to R&B singer R. Kelly’s “Trapped in the Closet” and plays all 22 tracks in tracklisting order on the self-produced YouTubedemic soundtrack available on iTunes.
In an Ozone magazine interview after his feat, Gorilla Zoe stated that he did not think this could be redone and he could go 365 days if he wished. Sic is not going so far as putting a mixtape every day for a year unsuprisingly and is staying with his 31 day strategy.
“Like Zoe said, he made the blueprint, I just peeped game.”
All Sic ill mixtapes will be available on http://sicill.bandcamp.com/ on the day of release.
July 1 – Vicdemic 3 – Produced by Victor Herman
July 2 – NDemic – Produced by Natate Productions [New England]
July 3 – Streetdemic 3 [Industry Mixtape]
July 4 – Katy B Demic [Rap Lyrics over United Kingdom singer Katy B beats]
July 5 – […To Be Announced]
SIC ILL – Revenge of Shinobi [Youtube] – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGu8y-JXZd0
“SIC ILL” makes a tribute song for the NBA western conference champion San Antonio Spurs. “2013 Western Conference Champions” Tribute Song
SIC ILL – The Spurs
Youtube – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci0-dRxp9gk
SIC ILL – Blueberries + The Video Re-Up
#52 SIC ILL – Blueberries – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jj0SHC8nRI
Northwest rapper SIC ILL films at a Blueberry Park
THE VIDEO RE-UP
#40 SIC ILL – Revenge of Shinobi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGu8y-JXZd0
#41 SIC ILL – The Spurs [Edo-G & Pete Rock – Boston]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci0-dRxp9gk
#42 SIC ILL – Pots and Pans
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KIz8fJvDPo
#43 SIC ILL – A Perfect 16 Bars [Aceyalone – The Faces]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHlS3U9KX5I
#44 SIC ILL – Micheala [Sadistik – Micheal]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC8ZwUMeoWk
#45 SIC ILL – Perfect Stranger [Katy B – Perfect Stranger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUTF19SYWpk
#46 SIC ILL – Self Made [Inspectah Deck – What they Want]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMW2GaEDCGc
#47 SIC ILL – On A Mission [Katy B – On A Mission]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trmJ_A8QK4o
#48 SIC ILL – Dance With Myself [Riff Raff – Bird on a Wire]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpSf2NOY6RA
#49 SIC ILL – Shatter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-Yk7CiXWzo
#50 SIC ILL – Higher
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbcXg-T6e7Q
#51 SIC ILL – Soccer Game [Prod. Natate Productions]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-njBngeE_Jg
#52 SIC ILL – Blueberries
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jj0SHC8nRI
#53 SIC ILL – Manuscript
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXpPfQ2sZEU
#54 SIC ILL – Another Round of Lies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU_L3720nZQ
#55 SIC ILL – Flowers [Vast Aire – Why’sdaskyblue]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0zyg_XoWIM
#56 SIC ILL – The Jungle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmYVRrtY2sU
SIC ILL – Ferry Boats
Pacific northwest rapper SIC ILL [sick-ill] directs and stars in this music video highlighting the Ferry Boats used in the Seattle area. Original production from Natate Productions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCzG69jguk0
Seattle’s “other” superstar rapper [almost completely overshadowed by the ultra-popular Macklemore], the famous netcee SIC ILL. [Sick-ill] makes 100s of self-directed Music Videos on his youtube channel, some animated, others weird, some great, some not-so. Already being compared to the likes of Lil B, Snow Tha Product and Kreayshawn [206Proof.com] [UGHH.com] [Seattle’s The Stranger Newspaper] Performed live and shared the stage with the likes of Kokane of Doggpound Records, Rappin 4 Tay, Luni Coleone, First Degree the D.E., Kuzzo Fly and many more as well as numerous occasions as a professional photographer while previously living in Miami, Florida with famous musicians H-Town, Chico Debarge, Brian Angel of Day26, Lil Cuete, Benzino of Love and Hip-Hop, Brisco of Cash Money/Young Money Records, artists in the Seattle-Hip Hop scene and many more
Seattle rapper SIC ILL is taking over the world with French Fries
SIC ILL is enjoying a successful 2013.
The Drake-ish rapper/singer buzzes in the pacific northwest with a constant supply of free downloads and videos releases. With fellow town heroes Macklemore & Ryan Lewis already achieving super-stardom the pressure is on for the local sensation who is compared to nationwide buzz sensations Snow Tha Product, RiFF RaFF and Chance the Rapper.
Seattle has a knack of having rappers that come out with great viral videos. First Sir Mix A Lot released the legendary “Baby Got Back”. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis dropped “Thrift Shop”. Seemingly as an aftershock of Thrift Shop SIC ILL’s recent success and country-wide buzz comes mainly from his million-plus viewed YouTube video “FAST N HOT”, a Mcdonalds Rap/Super Size-Me track. He also has other rap-parody/spoofs of Zelda, Donkey Kong, Monopoly, Atari classic ‘Pitfall’, Where the Wild Things Are, Star Wars, Mortal Kombat and other nostalgic topics.
Even with distraction of being in the limelight, SIC ILL’s only drive is to create more music and videos, with over eighty music videos in his collection already.
SIC ILL – “Tippy” [Seattle Seahawks NFL Championship Remix][Radio Clean]
Artist: SIC ILL
Song: Tippy
Year: 2014
Produced: Custom Instrumental provided by “Thurge Beats” – https://twitter.com/thurgebeats
Description: Seattle, Washington musician “SIC ILL” makes a song for his city after his hometown “Seattle Seahawks” win a NFL championship. References Richard Sherman, Marshawn Lynch, Russell Wilson, Ichiro, Gary Payton, Felix Hernandez
Youtube Music Video: SIC ILL – “Tippy” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VStm9ux4eMM
Song included. SIC ILL – “Tippy” – Custom Instrumental provided by Thurge Beats [https://twitter.com/thurgebeats] [Radio Clean Instrumental] MP3 320 KBP
Seattle Hip-hop artist “SIC ILL” drops a nostalgic video about Sonic The Hedgehog level “Labyrinth Zone Act 1”, Using the level music and all. Trippy…
SIC ILL – Labyrinth Zone Act 1 [Official Video]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22eeZneaGNY
SIC ILL – Marble Zone (Music Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY2L3y6EoEk
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pandemic/id418301628
SIC ILL: FAR – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZuyAfHE54
SIC ILL: WE WILD – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSEiSPSxRmM
SIC ILL: FAST N HOT – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwZGsVBDS1c
Contact Information Email: therealsicill@gmail.com Phone: (253) 255-2149
Official Website/Press: http://itsmyurls.com/sicill
Twitter: @SIC_ILL – http://twitter.com/SIC_ILL
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sic.ill.music
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/sic-ill/id418301629
Youtube: http://youtube.com/mrsicill
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sic-ill
Official Website: www.itsmyurls.com/sicill
Social Media Link
FACEBOOK: HTTP://facebook.com/SIC.ILL.MUSIC
YOUTUBE: HTTP://YOUTUBE.COM/MRSICILL
TWITTER: @SIC_ILL
All you fans will probably get a kick out of this, some old SIC ILL aka Si Aura. Check out the notes from the Killah X CDBaby page back when it was still up & running!
Hope you had a good 2005!
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“Doing the same thing over and over and hoping for a different outcome is considered insanity.”
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Si Aura aka Killah is back with his 5th album release “Killah Season” (Killah X). This album brings him back to his hardcore (horrorcore) roots. The production on this album is much better than on his previous albums as well. The album starts off with a bang with “ITS GOIN DOWN” feat. Darxiide then the Neptunes sounding “TURN IT UP A NOTCH” comes on and gives this album the hit radio song his other albums may have lacked. “NO DIFFERENCE” is a track that is put on all his releases and is no doubt the best track he’s ever made. After this comes “ROLL UP ON A NEGROE” an underground cult classic and possibly his best underground tracks. I don’t wanna give the rest of his album away so I’m going to leave it at this. Other Notable tracks include “DARK CLOUD”,a masterpiece of a track and “CONVERSATE” feat. The Notorius B.I.G. . 4.75/5 stars (Rap Indiez Magazine)
“Possibly the best rap album I’ve heard on CDbaby and I’ve been listening to albums on here for years” (DJ F it Up)
Buy This CD Now At its discounted price of $12.00 it can’t get any better than that. And when you buy it, bonus tracks also come on here, including one with the late Notorius B.I.G. This price is for a limited time only so hurry.
You can also catch Si at these sites
MIGENTE as thephantomblue0
BLACKPLANET as Si_Aura
MIXEDRACE as Si_Aura
PAXED as Si_Aura
SOUNDCLICK:
http://www.soundclick.com/artist/7/siaura_music.htm
http://www.cdbaby.com/si5 “Killah Season” – Si Aura
-short bio-
Born from a single mom, dad dead from suicide. Si turned to life on the streets until his drugs were stole from him at gun point and he was beaten severely to the brink of death. Living life by himself, he had no other way to live except hustle, so he continues, as a side hustle he raps and does shows across the western united states. He prides himself as one of the few rappers from the seattle tacoma WA area.
OnlyShorty4U wrote:
“I luv your site Si. Everyday before school I read your hood advice and check up on what you do. I like the mp3s you send me every month too. Your so freakin cool! Write me back Plz baby.”
BUY THIS ALBUM…
MORE GHETTO ADVICE of Dec
“All work and no play, makes your hair gray.”
About reviewers: I sincerely appreciate any reviews that people give me, but if all you’re going to do is yap about sum dumb shit and put me down, PLEASE jus shut the fuk up, nobody likes a critic…
IT’S GOIN DOWN!
And here’s the notes from 12 Gauge Killah: Si Aura aka “Killah” has returned with a new underground style that compares with the hardest underground rappers on the westcoast. Check Out track 6 “Smile” and track 12 “No Difference” . Very similar to Brotha Lynch, Esham, Tech N9ne, Keak Da Sneak and X Raided. (Darxiide)
And finally, it only seems fitting to end all this information with a quiz, Do You Know SIC ILL?
G-U – The Silver Bullet Mixtape (Wenatchee, 2012)
G-U hails from Wenatchee and is one of two members of the group Elevation 420, E-Dub being the second. Joining forces in early 2016, G-U and Santos formed Valley Boyz. It looks like The Silver Bullet Mixtape was released as a solo album, possibly in between groups. As far as I know this is his only solo release. If anyone else has any information or knows of additional releases, leave a comment.
The Chatterbox is a group from Bellingham consisting of Undisputed, King HushHush and Tactic$. This group is no longer active but this did release a mixtape in the Summer of 2012 under the title of “Screaming” with features from YG CF and Ova Dose. This video is on YouTube but not on the Bandcamp album? Download on Bandcamp.
Tactics – Talk Of The Town Volume One (Bellingham, 2010)
Tactics – Talk Of The Town 2 (Bellingham, 2011)
Tactics – Second Nature (Bellingham, 2011)
The Chatterbox (Undisputed, King HushHush & Tactic$) – Screaming (Bellingham, 2012)
Tactics – Talk Of The Town Vol. 3 (Sampler) (Bellingham, 2012)
Tactics & King HushHush – In A Broken Heart (Bellingham, 2013)
Tactics – Talk Of The Town Vol. 3 (Bellingham, 2013)
BlaQ $now (Tactic$ and Ca$hma$e) – Time To Eat (Bellingham, 2013)
From Reverbnation: Hailing from the state of Washington, Tactic$ is an hip hop artist who is quickly leaving a mark on the scene with his blend of old-school hip hop and club music vibes. Sharp and tight-to-the-bone beats carry layers of synths and powerful vocal hooks alternate his lyrical flow. Tactic$ set out to release several mix-tapes and a debut album, “Second Nature”, but after parting ways with his old label, the best is yet to come. Another solo album is on the way, as well as a group project named “Time to Eat” which is a group project between Tactic$ and Ca$hma$e under the group name BlaQ $now. Tactic$ started recording with Illoquint in 2007 and has worked with Adrian Sims, Portia, L.k., Aquino, HushHush, Undisputed, YG CF, Goldie Stacc$, Million, 6 Feet Deep, JP Morgan, King James, Sleepy G and many more. He is also currently pursuing a stand up comedy career on the side. Follow @therealtactics and find on Facebook at www.facebook.com/therealtactics.
If you’re a fan of Tactic$ you can get all these albums on Bandcamp. Enjoy! Also, if anyone has physicals of these hit me up in the comments, I only have the mp3 albums.
TRAC Recordz – We Are The Competition Vol. 1 (Tacoma, 2010)
Shots Cola – The Long Shot (Tacoma, 2010)
Shots Cola – Abe Realize (Tacoma, 2012)
Shots Cola aka Darius Joseph hails from Tacoma, WA. I believe he’s only released these three mixtapes; The Long Shot (2010), Abe Realize Mixtape (2012) and Back To The Basics (2012). Before Shots Cola released any of these mixtapes he was prominently featured on a TRAC Recordz mixtape in April of 2010.
Here’s a short bio from Shots Cola himself from NorthwestMilitary.com, “Whats up WORLD? My name is Darius Joseph aka Shots Cola aka Vice Pres. aka Young D. I was born and raised in Tacoma,WA but through the grace god i was blessed to have an oppurtunity to travel the globe and see life through differant angles. Basketball has always been my first love ( Ill bust any artist ass on the court word up) but music has always been my outlet. Anybody that grew up the same way I did knows its hard to keep your head on your shoulders so I used music as a way reflect what I’ve seen and done in my life. Ima 80’s baby so I grew up in the era that music actually meant something it was from the heart, so thats how I go about writing. I am and always will be a real dude, Im not tryin to be anything Im not I just keep it real for myself. So peace, love, and respect!!!!!! ONE.”
City of Destiny is from the 2012 mixtape, Back To The Basics. I haven’t had any luck tracking that one down, if anyone has any information or would like to share, leave a comment.
John McRae – Space. Time. And Mojo Too. (Tacoma, 2012)
John McRae is a member of The Breaklites who now makes beats, which is exactly what this album consists of. If you’re interested it’s on his Bandcamp page and here is the small bio: “I make beats, play guitar, and try to avoid fuckery…These are some of my beats…
They are for sale, contact me for prices…I DO NOT LEASE…if you buy it, you own it and will receive fully tracked-out 24-bit .wav files of the beat you purchase…
I also make beats for individual commissions…have a sound or groove in mind? holler at me, i’m creative”
The Breaklites – New Dogs, Old Tricks EP (Tacoma, 2010)
The Breaklites – Pack Your Bags (Tacoma, 2011)
The Breaklites – Dance Hall (Single) (Tacoma, 2011)
The Breaklites – Robots & Daytons (Tacoma, 2011)
The Breaklites – In The Trunk (Tacoma, 2012)
The Breaklites – I Love America (Tacoma, 2014)
The Breaklites are John McRae (Guitar/Production), Cruel (MC/Production) and Craig V (DJ). “No one could ask for more from a hip-hop ensemble than what The Breaklites offer. With two MCs, a DJ, and a multi-instrumentalist producer, they kick out thrilling live shows and records. They’re young, fashionable, and eager, but they have the professionalism and discipline of veterans. Their productivity is undeniable, having completed six record projects and three tours since 2010. They released their sixth record, I ♥ America, January 7, 2014. It’s an adroit, well-assembled record — polished and physical, doused with sarcasm and lit to blaze with raucous, move-thyself rhythm. And, in keeping with the precedent set by the previous two records, it contains no sampled musical material.” – Dan Rahe”
Published on February 15th, 2014 | by Zach Powers2
With the release of their new album, I ♥ America, local hip-hop artists The Breaklites have captured and revitalized something essential about alternative rap. To articulate just what that “something” is – to define it for myself – I had to find context.
It’s not just the content, but also the distinctive sound of independent rap that I love, and The Breaklites are a brilliant example of what’s so compelling in contemporary, indie hip-hop.
Independent hip-hop music has never had a unified sound. It’s an art form that has, for the past 35 years or so, expanded exponentially, embracing sub-genre movements linked by cultural elements, including but definitely not limited to geography, politics, philosophy, and style.
One such movement formative to many millennial hip-hop heads like myself was the alternative underground hip-hop movement of late 1990s and early- to mid- 2000s, also known as conscious or backpack rap.
I’m casting a wide net here, referring to communities united by independent labels like Rhymesayers and Definitive Jux, and including legendary groups like Atmosphere, CunninLynguists, Little Brother, Hieroglyphics, and The Living Legends. I’d even include artists like Talib Kweli, Mos Def, and Pharoahe Monch as leaders in the genre, though they all achieved much greater commercial success than most of their peers.
Emcees of this movement found a new space on the rap spectrum, combining the unapologetic bravado, braggadocio, and vulgarity they shared with gangsta rappers with unabashed, critical examinations of economic and racial injustice.
Beyond lyrical content, the sound of independent hip-hop of the time was also distinctive. Although the music of this movement differed (largely due to regional influences), producers (like Jay Dilla, Ant, and 9th Wonder) shared a love for vinyl records, and the style was defined by loops built on classic soul, funk and jazz samples.
Hip-hop was conceived to the backdrop of looped vinyl, and for most of rap’s history, the use of samples has been production standard. In the late 1990s to mid 2000s, sampling was perhaps at it’s peak, with mainstream producers like Kanye West, Puff Daddy, and Just Blaze crafting massive hits prominently featuring the technique.
However, toward the end of the 2000s, an interesting consensus developed: if hip-hop music was going to continue to evolve, it had to largely cut ties with sampling and set a new precedent of original compositions and instrumentation.
Led by producers like the Neptunes, El-P, Timbaland, and 40, by the end of decade even the most veteran vinyl samplers were desperately trying to learn to play keyboards and network with instrumentalists. Around the same time sampling become taboo, the trendsetting momentum of the 90s hip-hop innovators slowed and many struggled to adapt in a sample-cynical climate.
But as a whole, the art forms associated with hip-hop have only benefited from the shift. In my opinion, there is more phenomenal hip-hop music being made throughout the world now than ever before. And the signature elements of alternative hip-hop music remain the same: magnetic bravado, intellectual rhymes, and neck-breaking beats equally appropriate for a house party, dance, or Occupy protest.
The Breaklites (Photography by Kali Raisl)
My generation’s leading emcees have not only broadened the hip-hop spectrum, but more than ever, they have insisted on confidently occupying the space in the middle, combining and challenging elements of the genre at every opportunity.
But despite the broadening and diversification of both mainstream and alternative hip-hop music, the previous wave of DIY hip-hop seemed to take with it a sense of shared experience that is sorely lacking in lyrics today. What’s lost in Kendrick Lamar’s self-aggrandizing or Macklemore’s jubilant sincerity is the once essential communication that the everyday thoughts and experiences of emcees aren’t so different from those of the average 18-25 year old.
The camaraderie between rapper and listener has faded. That focus on connection that made artists like Brother Ali and Dilated Peoples so profound is becoming a lost art.
It is possible that the new challenge to stand on one’s own musical and merits, without the crutch of sampling, has made it difficult for many hip-hop artists to round out their arrangements with a real sense of humanity. But not so with The Breaklites.
With I ♥ America, Emcee Cruel (aka Alex Fazekas-Boone) and producer John McRae take The Breaklites’ art to new levels, racing past the achievements of their previous work. Throughout the album, Cruel shares his socio-political reflections using character stories, concepts, and direct observations. Every song finds him acutely focused on reflecting the album’s title (which you should have determined by now is ironic), but maintaining – if not further developing – his trademark cool, dry wit.
It’s Cruel’s tough, calm delivery that allows him to broach subjects and utter lyrics that in the hands of other emcees, especially many from the Pacific Northwest, would surely come off corny, if not contrived. In the song the Fly Swatter (my personal favorite on the album) he raps “I won’t defend my rights to strip the poor of theirs / I won’t surrender battle with my hands in the air.”
Fly Swatter embodies not only the presiding themes of I ♥ America, but also the themes that a over a decade ago inspired my passion for alternative hip-hop. “We the misfits / this that new punk rock / on the west side homie let the guns talk / we came to burn the bridge / watch em all jump off / keep your suits on / your funeral is next dog.”
Lyrics like these are far too often delivered energetically by emcees seeking to anoint themselves leaders of the masses. But Cruel doesn’t deliver them with youthful gusto, rather his statements are mature and genuine threats to the status quo.
Like many alternative rap legends, Cruel isn’t necessarily delving into social topics to change minds or as a call to action. But he is challenging his audience to think. He is sharing with his listener, one-on-one, about his perceptions of humanity. He raps like we’re sharing a cigarette together outside of a bar and our conversation happened to swing to politics or cultural independence. He’s got brilliance to share, but isn’t hellbent that you join his team.
While Cruel raps like a guy who has been listening to hip-hop since he was learning to walk, McRae is the type of producer who could just as easily be making rock, funk, or pop records and is undoubtedly influenced by a medley of genres. He plays every instrument you hear on the album, which by the second or third song becomes difficult to count. His production builds and improvises as songs develop, refreshingly bucking many current trends.
McRae’s musical aptitude also lends itself masterfully to the The Breaklites live set. Throughout their album release show McRae played guitar, keys, drum machine, and even vocoder, reflecting the welcome shift toward incorporating live musicians into hip-hop stage acts.
McRae’s musicianship, combined with Cruel’s commanding stage presence and hypeman Alex Schelhammer’s energy, make The Breaklites one of Tacoma’s best live sets. You’d struggle to find a more polished and enjoyable live performance from an up-and-coming hip-hop group anywhere in the country. And more than that, the Breaklites have revitalized that connectivity with their listeners that has always meant so much to me.
It is quite an achievement for new hip-hop artists to capture the best of current trends while reveling in its history. That is how you catch peoples’ attention and build a career worth noting. The Breaklites deserve no less, and I ♥ America deserves your ears.
DOWNLOAD OR STREAM I ♥ AMERICA
About the Author
Zach Powers Zach “Rockwell” Powers is a Tacoma-based emcee, freelance journalist, and arts advocate.
And another article about The Breaklites!
Published on January 8th, 2014 | by Daniel Rahe
The Breaklites “I ♥ America” Album Release Party – Saturday, January 11, 9pm, Jazzbones (with Mr. Melanin, Perry Porter, and The Fame Riot)
“The American system is the most ingenious system of control in world history. With a country so rich in natural resources, talent, and labor power the system can afford to distribute just enough wealth to just enough people to limit discontent to a troublesome minority. It is a country so powerful, so big, so pleasing to so many of its citizens that it can afford to give freedom of dissent to the small number who are not pleased. There is no system of control with more openings, apertures, leeways, flexibilities, rewards for the chosen, winning tickets in lotteries. There is none that disperses its controls more complexly through the voting system, the work situation, the church, the family, the school, the mass media–none more successful in mollifying opposition with reforms, isolating people from one another, creating patriotic loyalty.” – Howard Zinn
“I will fuck hella pandas.” – John McRae
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No one could ask for more from a hip-hop ensemble than what The Breaklites offer. With two MCs, a DJ, and a multi-instrumentalist producer, they kick out thrilling live shows and records. They’re young, fashionable, and eager, but they have the professionalism and discipline of veterans. Their productivity is undeniable, having completed five record projects and three tours since 2010.
They released their sixth record, I ♥ America, this week. It’s an adroit, well-assembled record — polished and physical, doused with sarcasm and lit to blaze with raucous, move-thyself rhythm. And, in keeping with the precedent set by the previous two records, it contains no sampled musical material.
The Breaklites
The Breaklites (L-R: John McRae, Alex Schelhammer, The Mayor, Cruel) Photos by Kali Raisl
“We make different music than we used to now that we don’t use samples,” said MC Cruel. “I mean, this record doesn’t sound like hip-hop to me, really, other than the rapping. It’s not the boom-bap shit I used to like. To me, it sounds electronic.”
Producer John McRae added, “Well, it’s not just party music, though. A lot of it is darker.”
Indeed, there is something darker going on, something not so easily categorizable. There is weary social consciousness in the lyrics, and a broad range of musical influences in the beats, from funk to rock to R&B.
The Breaklites do not present themselves as a complex, self-serious act. They emanate a let-loose, good-times vibe that belies their musicianship and the host of tricks in their playbook. McRae’s opening guitar lead on the title track, for example, is downright poignant, and wouldn’t sound out of place on a Death Cab for Cutie song. Then, before the reverb is quite fully faded, MC’s Cruel and Alex Schelhammer start lobbing dirtbombs of mockery at American consumerist culture, as if they came in on the heels of War Pigs.
Photo by Kali Raisl
The dynamic structures of the songs are not accidents. “The way we structure our songs is driven by our live performances,” said The Mayor, the group’s DJ. For The Breaklites, concerts are crucial. On stage, their charisma and versatility are on full display.
In keeping with their commitment to live performance, The Breaklites have learned the value of presenting heady ideas in clever, engaging ways, taking time to hone arrangements that eschew traditional hip-hop song formats. They wanted to put out a record that riffs on regrettable elements of U.S. culture (“I wanted to offend every idiot who can’t read between the lines,” said McRae), while keeping their audience entertained.
The album release concert for I ♥ America is this Saturday, at Jazzbones on 6th Avenue (ticket details here), with Mr. Melanin* (100% Post Defiance-approved DJ), Perry Porter (the damn-fucking-good MC behind the new record “Kings Only”), and The Fame Riot.
The decision to play Tacoma, rather than Seattle, was deliberate. The Breaklites want to participate in a supportive Tacoma musical community, though it has been difficult to make connections. “We want to play shows with other people,” The Mayor said, “We want to share audiences and get different kinds of people together.” They even played a stint of shows with hardcore punk and metal bands at the now-defunct Redroom.
The Breaklites in their studio (Photo by Kali Raisl)
As Alex Schelhammer put it, “Tacoma is a city full of hardworking motherfuckers who work their asses off all day, and when they get home, they just want to kick back and have a beer. It’s hard to convince them to go out to a show, to go do something with art — unless it’s nice outside. But people need to get out, otherwise, they’re starving themselves in a way. Like a panda that won’t fuck to save its species.”
“But all that to say, we’re doing fine here,” said Cruel. “We’re finding our way. We fuck with pandas.”
From across the room, McRae echoed, “I will fuck hella pandas.”
Daniel Rahe Founder of Post Defiance, Dan is a father, surveyor, writer, and runner.
The Breaklites released their first project New Dogs, Old Tricks EP in November 2010, and followed it up with three more projects in 2011 starting with Pack Your Bags in February, Robots and Daytons in May and Rapface in December. Following the release of Robots and Daytons the group added Alex Schelhammer (Hypeman Extraordinaire) to the crew.
During the summer of 2012 the group released their most successful album to date, In The Trunk, and performed sold-out shows (including SXSW). The crew is now back in the studio working on the next project due in December 2013, a full-length album called I Heart America.
Finally, to wrap things up, John McRae did have at least one solo release, a beat album called “Space. Time. And Mojo Too.”
Marcus L. Windham – Passion & Fire (Tacoma, 2012)
From his Bandcamp page: “The latest album, Passion& Fire, by Marcus L. Windham (The Voice), has been much anticipated in many circles. You will find that Passion & Fire is a collection of work that is unlike any other. Though this album is an independent work of art, it is diverse and professional. With his smooth baritone voice Marcus speaks about topics of love, life and his devotion to God, sometimes with a little wordplay, sometimes with a little humor and always with a common sense truth. His voice is backed up by beautiful harmonies and dynamic music that make it so you cannot help but to be entertained, inspired and motivated. The tracks where it is Marcus and his bravado voice alone send ripples through your body. Some say it is like listening to a young James Earl Jones. It is this voice plus the collective and creative fusion of different genres of art that make this album a success. Released September 1, 2012″
You can pick up Marcus‘ album on Amazon or take a listen on Soundcloud.
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