Antwon AZ

Born in Los Angeles, California then moved to Arizona 8 years later with his father and brother after the death of his grandparents and mother, Antwon Az found a love for music years later as it helped him understand the world an deal with the pain. Taking aspects from a wide array of genres he blends Hip-Hop, Soul, R&B together establishing his versatile and unique sound.

His message to the world is “If you want something in life to get that sh*t at all costs and don’t hesitate or let anyone stop you”.

Coties

Born and raised in San Diego, California, Coties views his art as a combination of Dark R&B, Rap, and City Pop influenced music. Visiting big cities, taking in the bright lights, the fast cars, and experiencing new relationships all inspire Coties to make music about what he’s going through at any point of time in life. His music reflects a sense of youthfulness and growth.

His message to the world is “It’s ok to feel and even if people around you don’t understand your situation, that doesn’t discredit how it affects you”.

Gib

Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Gib views his art as a groovy combination of Rap, Soul, and Alternative. After the tragic deaths of his grandpa, dad, and best friend, Gib began his music journey. From Arizona to Hawaii to Alaska, Gib's roots is diverse and rich. An advocate for marijuana and its healing properties, Gib also blends spirituality, heritage and good vibes as the cornerstones of his personality and the inspiration from which he draws from for the content he creates. Authenticity is what's promised to his fans, a priceless gem that makes every piece of his work valuable.

His message to the world is “ONE LOVE”.

Lucid So Looney

Born and raised on the East side of Joliet, Illinois, Lucid started rapping when he was 13. He has since captured audiences throughout the midwest with his raw emotion and lyrical content. Lucid started a movement that took off amongst fans called “Looney Gang”. He used this movement to establish a close relationship with his fans. Notably sharing the stage with acts such as MGK, Caskey & JellyRoll, Lucid continues to perfect his craft and take the world by storm.

Mishi

Maryland's own electrifying versatile recording artist delivers a combination of Hip-Hop and alternative genres. The Ghanaian native began his music career as a source to outlet his thoughts. He views his work as an exciting form of therapy and extended happiness. Challenging conformity and breaking down barriers with his musical landscape, Mishi leaves listeners electrified and wanting more. As he continues to evolve through experimentation, his fans excitingly wait to see what's next from the mind of Mishi.

His message to the world is “Be yourself”.

Morgan Denoya

Lost in the Southern California suburbs, Morgan Denoya used art to both escape and express their surroundings. As a neurodivergent internet kid, Morgan never fit the mold & always pushed their boundaries.

Morgan Denoya is now a visual, recording, & performance artist committed to Alternative, Neo Soul, Pop sounds. Inspired by Amy Winehouse to Jill Scott, to Janis Joplin to Erykah Badu, Morgan sings about the love & hate of life, with visuals inspired by surrealist grunge art. Morgan is vehemently anti-capitalist and anti-abusive relationships as portrayed in their music.

Their message to the world is “Don’t settle”.

Nekiya Ade

Singer-songwriter Nekiya Ade was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, is a force to be reckoned with in world of pop and r&b music. She discovered her love for music early as it helped her cope with life in urban Los Angeles. On a pursuit to discover her sound, she entered numerous music competitions like Def Jams 'Rip the Mic' event and ended up as a finalist for a record deal. Since then Nekiya Ade has developed quit a resume, collaborating with various local artists in Los Angeles.

From those streets to the stage of the El Rey Theatre (opening for Grammy-winning artist Mya), Ade assembled a “Tribe” armed with her signature “Adetude.” Her Tribe is fearless. Her Tribe is rebellious.  Lyrically, she declared, “I’ma give what you ask for, real talk. You don’t know what you in for”.

Tray Nova

The 2ill Collective founder is a Chicago land native who continues to travel the world and mark his stamp where ever he goes. A Hip-Hop traditionalist at heart, he also mixes influences from Soul & Jazz, while combining accessibility with a message. Switching from bravado raps to introspection and smooth melodies, he manages to balance these elements through lyricism. From sharing the stage with Chance the Rapper to the late Mac Miller and more, Nova brings soul to anything he's apart of.

His message to the world is the spiritual mantra, “mind over matter”.

Y.M.A.

Y.M.A (Young Majestic Artist) is an American Hip-Hop Artist, entrepreneur, community activist and father - emerging from the South.

Joliet, IL is where Mark lived 12 years of his early life before moving to Greenville, MS. Greenville is where Y.M.A began to dig deeper into the struggle of striving for success with little to no resources in his community.

Y.M.A's music tends to attract a wide variety of people and bring them together to achieve a common goal: to rise from the struggle. With his powerful words and ability to put them into rhythm,

Artists, like Tupac, Ice Cube, J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Nipsey Hussle, and so many other legends really had an affect on his music. Overall, his goal with music is to inspire and empower the current generation and generations to come.

Gabe Gomez

The visual artist behind 2ill's art work, Gabe is a Tuscon, Arizona native that extends his creativity to beat making and instrumentation as well. He describes himself as a musician first and an artist second but the love for both are parallel. Gabe honors being his true self and sees it as a superpower, he states "I learned that being different is a good thing, so I use that in every aspect of my life and in my art. I base my art on my experiences growing up near the border and being a Rock kid that found his new love in Rap music. Now I stretch my hands in the farthest regions of music, art, and life. So join me on my journey”.

OffKeezz

The Nigerian native Offkeezz is a power house who specializes in beat making, audio engineering and artist management. Now residing in Los Angeles, Offkeezz continues to build is catalogue. Known for being behind the production for 2ill Collective mate Nekiya Ade, he has also landed placements with the late Nipsey Hussle and the local LA scene. With a sound that is versatile spanning from Hip Hop, Trap, Pop, RnB & more, Offkeezz brings quality and flavor to each record.

"Shabby" (EP) by Gib

Cover art by Gabe Gomez

"Cold" (Single) by Morgan Denoya

"Before You Forget" (EP) by Antwon AZ

"This Is It" (Album) by Gabe Gomez

Cover art by Gabe Gomez

"Law of Attraction" (Album) by Lucid So Looney

"Appetizer" (EP) by Nekiya Ade

"Note to Self" (EP) by Tray Nova

"Baddies" (Single) by Coties

"Doomsday" (EP) by Mishi

“Out of Hibernation” (EP)

"Eight2six" (feat. Tray Nova) (Single) by Gib

Cover art by Gabe Gomez

"Chop" (Single) by Morgan Denoya

"Proud Family" (feat. Tray Nova) (Single) by Coites

Virtual Concert: Gib x Gabe Gomez

JAN. 30th, 2020