IILL and 17 Shotz Entertainment have emerged as influential forces in the music industry, with ILL at the helm as owner and CEO. 17 Shotz Entertainment has released four mixtapes: Illstate of Mind, Danville Legendz, Hold Ya Own Industry Mixtape VOL.1, and Hold Ya Own Mixtape VOL. 2, both hosted by DJ Supa of Violators DJs. ILL's music is gaining traction on radio stations in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Virginia, and Illinois. His Midwest Movement sees him collaborating with artists such as Bammbeedoe, Natris G, Zeo Da Mobsta, and Dead Mic, known as the DanVille Legendz. Based in Danville, Illinois, ILL has transformed his experiences from street life into a thriving enterprise. 17 Shotz Entertainment represents a roster of artists including Dijah, Mista OutDaFrame Swanson, Gee Reed, Raymone, CT3Xs, Zeo Da Mobsta, and the film production company Nyse Vision Films.
Lil Wayne Sorry 4 The Wait 2 Tour
The Lil Wayne Sorry 4 The Wait 2 Tour emphasizes a series of intimate club appearances over large arena shows. One such event is scheduled in Danville, Illinois, organized by Hip Hop artist and promoter Melvin Staple, also known as ILL, along with 17 Shotz Entertainment and Cephalic Team Management, set for June 23 at Studio 25. Security is a top priority due to past incidents, prompting ILL to hire a 25-member security team to work alongside Studio 25’s and Lil Wayne’s own security, as well as two local police officers.
New Singles
Recently, ILL released a new mixtape, Slept On, featuring the title track Slept On with Montana Of 300, one of Illinois' most prominent new artists. The track was voted #1 on Peoria's 90.7 FM and is receiving substantial airplay in Philadelphia and Baltimore on DJ Supa's show on Power 104.7. ILL is slated to perform as a special guest at the Lil Wayne concert in Danville. Upcoming tracks include Super Star, potentially featuring Donell Jones, and Swagg On Mean in collaboration with Young Spiffy of the TMG Movement, with a guest appearance by Chingy in the music video. Another track, Hamnanas, a collaboration with Zeo Da Mobsta, has also gained attention. Additional hit songs include Sex Toy and Cash Out with Swagg Dinero from OSO Arrogant Bricksquad.