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'{{Use Australian English|date=February 2018}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Illy | background =solo_singer | image = Illy (rapper) at Aria Awards 2013.jpg | image_size = | landscape = <!-- yes, if wide image, otherwise leave blank --> | caption = Illy at the [[ARIA Music Awards of 2013]] | birth_name = Alasdair Murray | father = Bill Murray | family = Alastair Mclean, Liam Donnelly (step brothers) | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1985|9|6}} | origin = [[Frankston, Victoria|Frankston]], Victoria, Australia | genre = [[Australian hip hop]] | occupation = [[Rapper]], singer, songwriter | years_active = 2009–present | label = ONETWO, [[UNFD]] | associated_acts = Crooked Eye, [[Allday (rapper)|Allday]], Elemont, [[Kuren (Singer)|Kuren]], [[Vera Blue]], [[Hilltop Hoods]], [[Anne-Marie (singer)|Anne-Marie]] | website = {{URL|illyal.com}} }} '''Alasdair Murray'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.girl.com.au/illy-the-chase-tour-interview.htm|title=Illy The Chase Tour Interview|work=girl.com.au}}</ref> (born 6 September 1986<ref>{{cite web |url=https://m.facebook.com/illyal/posts/10150276862461205|title=Illy|website=Facebook|date=5 September 2011|quote=Haha, jesus, look at my wall!!! Thank you guys. 25 was the best year of my life, and you guys played a bigger part in that than you'll probably ever realise. You lot mean the world to me, really. So thank you, I'm humbled by the love, I swear it's reciprocated, and I'm going to try and make 26 even better. New album before I'm 27 – crossed heart promise. Catch you at a show, we will drink to the good times! LOVE ILLY AL MURRAY xo}}</ref>), better known by his stage name '''Illy''', is an [[Australian hip hop]] recording artist from Ormond in [[Melbourne]]. Illy first emerged onto the hip hop scene in 2009 and has released five studio albums and has won multiple [[ARIA Music Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ariaawards.com.au/news/2017/and-the-aria-award-goes-to|title=Aria Awards|website=ariaawards.com.au|access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> Illy has performed at many Australian music festivals including headline spots at [[Groovin The Moo]], [[Splendour in the Grass]], [[Spilt Milk (festival)|Spilt Milk]] and [[Yours and Owls]]. ==Career== ===2009–2011: ''Long Story Short'' and ''The Chase''=== Before his solo career, Illy was a member of Crooked Eye, but opted to leave the group.{{citation needed|date=February 2020}} [[File:Illy UniTas 2011.jpg|thumb|Illy performing at the [[University of Tasmania]] in 2011.]] Illy released his first album, ''Long Story Short'' in 2009.<ref>3D World, 25 March 2009 [http://www.threedworld.com.au/music/features/2009/Illy--Licensed-To-Ill/ Illy – Licensed To Ill] by Matt Unicomb</ref><ref>Stonnington Leader, 10 June 2009, "Keep-it-simple Illy hip hopping to quality"</ref><ref>Hobart Mercury, 13 August 2009 "Illy communication"</ref> ''Long Story Short'' reached No. 24 on the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Top 40 Urban Albums chart]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display_urban.asp?chart=1Q40RB&chart2=1R40RB |title=ARIA Top 40 Urban Albums & Singles |publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association|ARIA]] |date=21 September 2009 |accessdate=21 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/64hjp2f6U?url=http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display_urban.asp?chart%3D1Q40RB%26chart2%3D1R40RB |archivedate=15 January 2012 }}</ref> and the lead single, "Pictures", was placed on national rotation on [[Triple J]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/music/hitlist_artist.htm |title=hitlist (by artist): triple j music|publisher=ABC|accessdate=21 September 2009}}</ref> In April 2010, Illy embarked on his first national headlining tour, playing 12 dates nationally.<ref>{{cite web|title=Illy – Pictures 2010 Tour + New Acoustic CD|url=http://allaussiehiphop.com/2010/02/24/illy-pictures-2010-tour-new-acoustic-cd/|publisher=All Aussie Hip-Hop|accessdate=8 August 2012}}</ref> In September the same year, Illy toured nationally alongside Australian rappers [[360 (rapper)|360]] and Skryptcha for "The Three Up Tour".<ref>{{cite web|title=Illy – The Chase (Initial Details) + The Three Up Tour|url=http://allaussiehiphop.com/2010/09/08/illy-the-chase-initial-details-the-three-up-tour/|publisher=All Aussie Hip-Hop|accessdate=8 August 2012}}</ref> Illy featured on the track "Take It from Me" on producer [[M-Phazes]]' 2010 debut album ''[[Good Gracious]]''. In 2010, Illy released the singles "The Chase" and "Cigarettes" and in October 2010, released his second studio album ''[[The Chase (Illy album)|The Chase]]''. ''The Chase'' peaked at number 25 on the ARIA Charts. The album's third single, "It Can Wait" became Illy's first charting single on the Australian Singles Chart, peaking at number fifty-eight. In February 2011, Illy embarked on his 14-date nationwide "The Chase Tour", with special guest M-Phazes. In October 2011, "It Can Wait" was certified Gold by ARIA after selling 35,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|title=Illy Goes ARIA Gold!|url=http://allaussiehiphop.com/tag/it-can-wait/|publisher=All Aussie Hip-Hop|accessdate=8 August 2012}}</ref> At the [[ARIA Music Awards of 2011]] ''The Chase'' was nominated for the [[ARIA Award for Best Urban Album]]. ===2012–15: ''Bring It Back'' and ''Cinematic''=== In May 2012, Illy released "[[Heard It All]]", the lead single from his third studio album.<ref>{{cite web|title=Heard it all by Illy @ J Play|url=http://www.jplay.com.au/JSite/ViewSong.aspx?SongID=42199|publisher=J Play|accessdate=8 August 2012}}</ref> In September 2012, Illy released his third album, ''[[Bring It Back (Illy album)|Bring It Back]]'', which peaked at number 15 on the ARIA Charts.<ref>{{cite web|title="Bring It Back", Illy|url=http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/music/urban-grooves/bring-it-back/671596|work=JB Hi-Fi|accessdate=29 July 2013}}</ref> Illy described the album as a "passion project" and a "tribute" to the Australian hip hop scene. A 24-date nationwide tour supported the release, with Australian hip-hop producer Chasm and Skryptcha as support acts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bring It Back Tour Announced for August/September!!! |url=http://illyal.com/2012/06/bring-it-back-tour-announced-for-august-september/ |archive-url=https://archive.is/20130126194059/http://illyal.com/2012/06/bring-it-back-tour-announced-for-august-september/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 January 2013 |publisher=IllyAl.com |accessdate=8 August 2012 }}</ref> At the [[ARIA Music Awards of 2013]], ''Bring It Back'' won Illy his first [[ARIA Music Award]], winning [[ARIA Award for Best Urban Album]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Aria Awards / 2013 Best Urban Album|url=http://www.ariaawards.com.au/nominees/2013/aria-awards/best-urban-album/|website=Aria Awards|publisher=AUSTRALIAN RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION|accessdate=17 July 2014|year=2013}}</ref> In September 2013, Illy left Obese Records to set up his own label, ONETWO records, and signed South Australian hip hop artist [[Allday]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Paul Cashmere|title=Illy Launches Label And Signs Allday|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/illy-launches-label-and-signs-allday-20130928|website=Noise11|publisher=Noise11|accessdate=17 July 2014|date=28 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=ILLY, TUKA, ALLDAY & ELEMONT – HOW FAR |url=http://illyal.com/post/60169901157/illy-tuka-allday-elemont-how-far |website=Illy Official Website |publisher=Illy Official Website |accessdate=17 July 2014 |date=October 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726082434/http://illyal.com/post/60169901157/illy-tuka-allday-elemont-how-far |archivedate=26 July 2014 }}</ref> In November 2013, Illy released his fourth studio album, ''[[Cinematic (Illy album)|Cinematic]]''. The album debuted at number 4 on the ARIA Charts. In March 2014, the album's fourth single "[[Tightrope (Illy song)|Tightrope]]" became Illy's first top 20 single, peaking at number 18. ===2016–present: ''Two Degrees'' and sixth studio album=== In July 2016, Illy released "[[Papercuts (Illy song)|Papercuts]]", featuring [[Vera Blue]], which peaked at number 2 on the ARIA charts. At the [[ARIA Music Awards of 2016]], the song was nominated for four awards. In October 2016, Illy released "[[Catch 22 (song)|Catch 22]]" featuring [[Anne-Marie (singer)|Anne-Marie]], which peaked at number 11 on the ARIA charts. In November 2016, Illy released his fifth studio album, ''[[Two Degrees]]'' which debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA charts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ariacharts.com.au/news/2016/illy-debuts-at-1|title=Illy ARIA chart Debut}}</ref> At the [[ARIA Music Awards of 2017]], the album was nominated for three awards. "You Say When" and "Oh My" were released as singles in 2017. Illy toured the album and won [[ARIA Award for Best Australian Live Act]] at the ARIA Music Awards of 2017. On 24 May 2019, Illy released "[[Then What (Illy song)|Then What]]"; his first new release in 2 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://themusicnetwork.com/sotd-illy-answers-the-question-then-what/|title= SOTD: Illy answers the question, ‘Then What’?|publisher=The Music Network|date= 24 May 2019|accessdate=24 May 2019}}</ref> Singles "Codes" and "Lean on Me" followed in 2019. On 13 February 2020, Illy released "Last Laugh"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/2zdYKf6mdNiN27fo1MgcAx|title=Spotify – Illy – Last Laugh|website=|url-status=live}}</ref> On 22 May 2020, Australian radio station [[Triple J]] premiered a new song by Illy titled "Parmas In June", created as part of a [[COVID-19]] self-isolation musical challenge nicknamed Quarantune<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/drive/illy-parmas-in-june-music-video/12277958 |title=Illy's Quarantune is a longing ode to having a parma at the pub |date=May 22, 2020 |website=[[Triple J]] |publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] |access-date=June 12, 2020}}</ref>. ==Discography== {{Main|Illy discography}} * ''[[Long Story Short (Illy album)|Long Story Short]]'' (2009) * ''[[The Chase (Illy album)|The Chase]]'' (2010) * ''[[Bring It Back (Illy album)|Bring It Back]]'' (2012) * ''[[Cinematic (Illy album)|Cinematic]]'' (2013) * ''[[Two Degrees]]'' (2016) ==Awards== ===APRA Awards=== The Australasian Performing Right Association Awards of 2017 (generally known as [[APRA Awards (Australia)|APRA Awards]]) are an annual awards ceremony to award outstanding achievements in contemporary songwriting, composing and publishing. Illy has won three awards from eight nominations.<ref name="UWotYNom15">{{cite web | url = http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2015-awards/apra-music-awards/urban-work-of-the-year/ | title = Urban Work of the Year | publisher = [[Australasian Performing Right Association]] (APRA) &#124; [[Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society]] (AMCOS) | year = 2015 | accessdate = 24 March 2016 }}</ref><ref name="UWotYNom 17">{{cite web | url = http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2017-awards/apra-music-awards/urban/ | title = Urban Work of the Year | publisher = Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) &#124; Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS) | year = 2017 | accessdate = 5 April 2017 }}</ref><ref name="UWotYNom 18">{{cite web | url = http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2018-awards/apra-music-awards/urban/ | title = Urban Work of the Year | publisher = Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) &#124; Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS) | year = 2018 | accessdate = 19 April 2018 }}</ref> {{awards table}} |- | rowspan="2"| [[APRA Music Awards of 2014|2014]] || "On and On" || Urban Work of the Year || {{nom}} |- | "Youngbloods" || Urban Work of the Year || {{nom}} |- | [[APRA Music Awards of 2015|2015]] || "[[Tightrope (Illy song)|Tightrope]]" (featuring [[Scarlett Stevens]]) || Urban Work of the Year || {{won}} |- | [[APRA Music Awards of 2017|2017]] || "[[Papercuts (Illy song)|Papercuts]]" (featuring [[Vera Blue]]) || Urban Work of the Year || {{won}} |- | rowspan="2"| [[APRA Music Awards of 2018|2018]] || "[[Catch 22 (song)|Catch 22]]" (featuring [[Anne-Marie (singer)|Anne-Marie]]) || Urban Work of the Year || {{won}} |- | "Oh My" (featuring [[Jenna McDougall]]) || Urban Work of the Year || {{nom}} |- | rowspan="2"| [[APRA Music Awards of 2020|2020]] || "[[Exit Sign (song)|Exit Sign]]" ([[Hilltop Hoods]] featuring Illy and [[Ecca Vandal]]) || Most Performed Urban Work of the Year || {{nom}} |- | "Then What" || Most Performed Urban Work of the Year || {{nom}} |- {{end}} ===ARIA Awards=== The [[ARIA Music Awards]] is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of [[Australian music]]. They commenced in 1987. Illy has won two trophies from fifteen nominations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ariaawards.com.au/history/search?q=Illy|title=Aria Awards}}</ref> {{awards table}} |- | [[ARIA Music Awards of 2011|2011]] || ''The Chase'' || [[ARIA Award for Best Urban Album]] || {{nom}} |- | [[ARIA Music Awards of 2013|2013]] || ''Bring it Back'' || ARIA Award for Best Urban Album|| {{won}} |- | [[ARIA Music Awards of 2014|2014]] || ''Cinematic'' || ARIA Award for Best Urban Album || {{nominated}} |- | rowspan="4"| [[ARIA Music Awards of 2016|2016]] ||rowspan="4"| "Papercuts" || [[ARIA Award for Best Male Artist]] || {{nominated}} |- | [[ARIA Award for Best Pop Release]] || {{nominated}} |- | [[ARIA Award for Song of the Year (Songwriter)|ARIA Award for Song of the Year]] || {{nominated}} |- | [[ARIA Award for Best Video]] || {{nominated}} |- | rowspan="6"| [[ARIA Music Awards of 2017|2017]] || rowspan="3"| ''Two Degrees'' || [[ARIA Award for Album of the Year]] || {{nominated}} |- | ARIA Award for Best Male Artist || {{nominated}} |- | ARIA Award for Best Urban Album || {{nominated}} |- | "You Say When" || ARIA Award for Best Video || {{nominated}} |- | "Catch 22" || ARIA Award for Song of the Year || {{nominated}} |- | The Two Degrees Tour || [[ARIA Award for Best Australian Live Act]] || {{won}} |- | rowspan="2"| [[ARIA Music Awards of 2019|2019]] || ''Then What'' || ARIA Award for Best Hip Hop Release || {{nom}} |- | "Exit Sign"<small>(with Hilltop Hoods and Ecca Vandal)</small> || ARIA Award for Best Video || {{nom}} |- {{end}} ==References== {{Reflist|30em}} {{Illy}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Illy}} [[Category:APRA Award winners]] [[Category:ARIA Award winners]] [[Category:Australian hip hop musicians]] [[Category:Australian male rappers]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:1986 births]]'