Grynch's winning entry is below...
(April 3, 2009 -Brooklyn, NY) After judging over 50 submissions from over five countries and three continents, Illa J, 2Dopeboyz, Delicious Vinyl, and Audible Treats are proud to announce the winners of the Illa J Remix Contest. The two winners are Seattle-based rapper Grynch, who dropped a crazy lyrical flow over "Showtime" and California-based rapper Illecism, who dropped a winning mad style over "R U Listening."
Four weeks ago, Illa J, 2DopeBoyz.com, Delicious Vinyl, and Audible Treats launched the Illa J Remix Contest to promote the release of the instrumental version of Illa J's highly acclaimed album, Yancey Boys - an album featuring Illa J rapping over beats left behind by his brother, J Dilla. Aspiring rappers were given two weeks to record their best verses around the concept of Illa J's hooks for "R U Listening" and "Showtime," two tracks featured on Yancey Boys. Two winners were to be chosen, one for each song, with the two winning submissions released as digital singles for free download by the legendary Delicious Vinyl record label. Additionally, each winner was to receive one unique 16 bar verse recorded personally by Illa J for inclusion on whichever personal project they choose. Now, after much listening, deliberation, and consideration by Illa J and Delicious Vinyl, the winners have been chosen.
For Illa J, the contest served as more than just a promotional tool, but as a way to give something back to upcoming emcees. Illa says, "I thought it would be a good opportunity for an aspiring MC to get their shine on. I was also interested to hear how another MC would flow to the tracks, and what type of flavor they would bring to it." With over 50 submissions, judging can be a lengthy process. Making things even tougher was the overwhelming quality of many of the submissions. Michael (Mike Floss) Ross, founder of Delicious Vinyl says, "I was very impressed with not only the winners, but with many of the runners-up as well."
Illecism, who submitted the winning remix for "R U Listening" and hails from Natomas, CA, is 20 years old, and is excited to be recognized for his hard work. He also looks forward to the opportunity to work on a song with Illa J, saying, "It's cool to know I can have Illa J hop on a song for me." More information about Illecism can found at his website and MySpace (links found below). Grynch, who submitted the winning remix for "Showtime," and hails from Seattle, WA, is 22 years old and has been rapping seriously for five years, having released two albums and an EP to date. More information about Grynch can be found at his website and MySpace page (links found below).
"Showtime (remix)" - Grynch w/ Illa J
http://www.myspace.com/grynchmusic, http://www.getgrynch.com
(April 3, 2009 -Brooklyn, NY) After judging over 50 submissions from over five countries and three continents, Illa J, 2Dopeboyz, Delicious Vinyl, and Audible Treats are proud to announce the winners of the Illa J Remix Contest. The two winners are Seattle-based rapper Grynch, who dropped a crazy lyrical flow over "Showtime" and California-based rapper Illecism, who dropped a winning mad style over "R U Listening."
Four weeks ago, Illa J, 2DopeBoyz.com, Delicious Vinyl, and Audible Treats launched the Illa J Remix Contest to promote the release of the instrumental version of Illa J's highly acclaimed album, Yancey Boys - an album featuring Illa J rapping over beats left behind by his brother, J Dilla. Aspiring rappers were given two weeks to record their best verses around the concept of Illa J's hooks for "R U Listening" and "Showtime," two tracks featured on Yancey Boys. Two winners were to be chosen, one for each song, with the two winning submissions released as digital singles for free download by the legendary Delicious Vinyl record label. Additionally, each winner was to receive one unique 16 bar verse recorded personally by Illa J for inclusion on whichever personal project they choose. Now, after much listening, deliberation, and consideration by Illa J and Delicious Vinyl, the winners have been chosen.
For Illa J, the contest served as more than just a promotional tool, but as a way to give something back to upcoming emcees. Illa says, "I thought it would be a good opportunity for an aspiring MC to get their shine on. I was also interested to hear how another MC would flow to the tracks, and what type of flavor they would bring to it." With over 50 submissions, judging can be a lengthy process. Making things even tougher was the overwhelming quality of many of the submissions. Michael (Mike Floss) Ross, founder of Delicious Vinyl says, "I was very impressed with not only the winners, but with many of the runners-up as well."
Illecism, who submitted the winning remix for "R U Listening" and hails from Natomas, CA, is 20 years old, and is excited to be recognized for his hard work. He also looks forward to the opportunity to work on a song with Illa J, saying, "It's cool to know I can have Illa J hop on a song for me." More information about Illecism can found at his website and MySpace (links found below). Grynch, who submitted the winning remix for "Showtime," and hails from Seattle, WA, is 22 years old and has been rapping seriously for five years, having released two albums and an EP to date. More information about Grynch can be found at his website and MySpace page (links found below).
"Showtime (remix)" - Grynch w/ Illa J
http://www.myspace.com/grynchmusic, http://www.getgrynch.com
