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This episode is featuring a American based fast rising rapper Yung illi, whose single "
Take Control" is gradually gaining momentum across the streets, djs playlists and clubs. We are able to get him on board.
The Interview
BEANBALL MEDIA: How did you get started with your music? I read in your song press release that you're an independent artist?
YUNG ILLI: I got started with music after Tha Carter III dropped. The talent, hunger, and the album itself made me want to be a rapper. I didn't started to take music as serious as I could though. That didn't happen until about 2 years ago.
BEANBALL MEDIA: What was it like to have a successful single release without a record label?
YUNG ILLI: It feels great. The planning, the promotion, the marketing, and the time I put into trying to gain awareness for a track, takes a lot of effort. So it feels greats to gain any type of success.
BEANBALL MEDIA: When you're writing songs do you have any typical pattern you go through?
YUNG ILLI: No I don't really have a pattern. I usually just come up with verses, put them all together, then make a song. If i have a topic for a song, I'll fix the verses for the topic if I'm off topic.
BEANBALL MEDIA: You are not based here in Nigeria but how did you get your music popping here Africa?
YUNG ILLI: Femi Lawal hit me up one day and told me about everything he did. He told me he could be me get my music out in Africa, and I trusted him with the project. Now we're here.
BEANBALL MEDIA: As a rapper do you feel your strength is more topline (lyrics & punchlines), or is it more tracks & production?
YUNG ILLI: I would say lyrics and punchlines. I draw inspiration from artist such as
Lil Wayne and J. Cole, so I try to make sure my lyrics and punchlines are pretty good.
BEANBALL MEDIA: Why do you think your song has connection?
YUNG ILLI: I think everyday people battle with losing control of something. Some people battle addiction, some people have problems in their relationships, some people battle with being themselves or being someone else. I feel like it connects to people because we all know we need to Take Control, but at times it's hard to do so.
BEANBALL MEDIA: Many Artists say they got inspiration from smoking others from drinking, how do you got inspire and judging from your song "
Take Control", you spoke about alcohol, are you into it?
YUNG ILLI: I get inspiration from many things, but the main things are my family, and from my past. I want my family to be in a much better situation. I also get inspiration from people who believe in my music and my career.
BEANBALL MEDIA: Lastly, what's next for Yung illi, a video or new single and what's your plan invading the Africa market?
YUNG ILLI: I'm actually putting in ALOT of work right now. The first thing will be a single and a video that's dropping within the next two weeks. Then another single and video. I'll be releasing an EP called "Love is Pain and Pain is Strength" or a mixtape called "The Time is Now" at the end of July or middle of August. They're both totally different projects and won't be similar in no way. I plan to invade the African market by getting some hot singles out, gain some traction, get some shows so I can meet the fan base and go from there.
BEANBALL MEDIA: Any plan to work with African artists or touring African countries?
YUNG ILLI: Yes, most definitely for both questions. It would be an amazing experience, that I wouldn't even assume was possible at first.
BEANBALL MEDIA: Finally, what do you have to say to your fans?
YUNG ILLI: I just want to say, thanks for rocking with me. New music, clothing, and videos coming very soon. And, I mean ALOT.
