ZillaKami
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Junius Donald Rogers[1] |
| Born | September 20, 1999 Islip, New York, U.S. |
| Origin | New York City, New York U.S. |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
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| Member of | City Morgue |
| Website | citymorgueofficial |
Junius Donald Rogers (born September 20, 1999), professionally known as ZillaKami, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is a member of the
He has been noted by publications such as .
Biography
Rogers was born in
ghostwriting for fellow New York rapper 6ix9ine.[6] During this period, he wrote a song which he intended to feature two vocalists, to which 6ix9ine responded by telling him that he should feature on the track, which would eventually be released under the name "Yokai", and the pair followed up with by releasing another collaborative track called "Hellsing Station".[8][11] However, in August 2017, the pair had a falling out when Rogers posted a photo of 6ix9ine engaging in a sexual act with a girl that he claimed was thirteen,[12] and bringing to light his prior guilty plea to using a child in a sexual performance.[13][14]
On April 30, 2017, he released his debut EP "LifeIsAHorrorMovie", which he later took down due to him no longer feeling a connection with the music that it contained.[15]
Soon after, ZillaKami got in contact with the son of the owner of the tattoo parlor that his older brother Righteous P worked at, who went by the stage name SosMula. A few days after his release from prison on drug charges, SosMula formed City Morgue with ZillaKami.[8] In August 2018, after numerous singles scattered throughout the couple years before, they released their debut EP as a group, titled "Be Patient".[16][17]
On September 5, 2018, he featured on the track "Vengeance" from
Dog Boy.[29]
On September 15, 2023, they released their final studio album which was called "My Bloody America". This album was the last one that City Morgue worked on as a duo.
Musical style and influence
ZillaKami's music has been described as merging elements of
Complex magazine, writer Jacob Moore described his music as "the most merciless rap music since Necro".[32]
He cites his biggest influences as
Discography
- Studio albums
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DOG BOY
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- Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| LifeIsAHorrorMovie |
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| German Dogs |
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Guest appearances
- 6ix9ine – "Yokai" (2016)
- 6ix9ine – "Hellsing Station" (2016)
- $ubjectz – "GangShit" feat. Cameronazi (2017)
- $ubjectz – "War Paint" feat. Cameronazi (2017)
- ITSOKTOCRY – "SHINIGAMISTARSHIP" (2017)
- Cameronazi – "AREYOUREADYKIDS?" feat. $ubjectz (2017)
- Cameronazi – "Squad Up" (2017)
- Cameronazi – "Devil Horns" (2017)
- Saint Poncho – "FVKKK" (2017)
- XZARKHAN – "Jungle Klipped" (2017)
- BROC $TEEZY – "Want Em Dead" feat. fl.vco and KXNG (2018)
- Yadrin – "Demonscall" (2018)
- Yadrin – "BHUM BUKKET RMX" feat. SosMula (2018)
- Stoney – "Runnin'" (2018)
- BurnKas – "Red Rum" (2018)
- Denzel Curry – "VENGEANCE" feat. JPEGMafia (2018)
- Lil Gnar – "Man Down" (2018)
- Powers Pleasant – "Please Forgive" feat. Jay IDK, Zombie Juiceand Denzel Curry (2018)
- Danon The Producer – "Shootinphotos" (2018)
- DrownMili – "Kid Soulja" feat. BurnKas (2018)
- ESKIIIS – "I Solemnly Swear" (2018)
- RAMIREZ – "BAPHOMET / MOSH PIT KILLA" (2019)
- POUYAand CITY MORGUE – "Bulletproof Shower Cap" (2019)
- Denzel Curry – "EVIL TWIN" (2020)
- NYCL KAI – "Incredible" feat. $NOT (2020)
- IC3PEAK – "TRRST" (2020)
- DJ Scheme- "Thor's Hammer Worthy" (2020)
- Trippie Redd – "DEAD DESERT" feat. Scarlxrd (2021)
- SosMula– "Boogaloo" (2021)
- Jeris Johnson – "RAINING BLOOD" (2022)
- ONI and CITY MORGUE - "War Ender" (2022)
- $NOT- 0% (2024)
References
- ^ "ACAB". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ a b c Kokayi, Kasamba. "Denzel Curry and City Morgue at The Orpheum". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ Zagaglia, Riccardo. "Migliori album 2018. La classifica di Riccardo Zagaglia". Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- ^ Means, Kelsey (September 15, 2022). "Top 3 Emo Rappers to Watch in 2023". DCR. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ Knopper, Steve. "A Hip-Hop Signing Frenzy Sends New Record Deal Prices Soaring". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
- ^ a b King, Seth. "Why you love Zillakami, not 6IX9INE". Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- ^ "ZillaKami Delivers Experimental New Album "Dog Boy"". HotNewHipHop. September 17, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- ^ Adam Grandmaison (July 8, 2018). "The ZillaKami & SosMula Interview"(Podcast). Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "CITY MORGUE". October 28, 2019. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ^ City Morgue. New York's Most Shocking Rap Duo: City Morgue. Vice Media.
- ^ a b AARON, CHARLES (March 9, 2018). "Review: Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Takes Dodgy Stage Dive Into Fame on 'Day 69'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- ^ Preezy (August 15, 2018). "HERE'S A RUNDOWN OF EVERY PUBLIC BEEF INVOLVING 6IX9INE". XXL. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ Gadsby, E (March 20, 2018). "A List Of Everyone Who Has Beef With Tekashi 6ix9ine And Why". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ C.M., Emmanuel (November 21, 2017). "6IX9INE'S "GUMMO" STREAMING NUMBERS SOAR AMID CONTROVERSY". XXL. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "ZillaKami's New Twisted Music Video Will Give You Nightmares ( Warning: Disturbing)". Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- ^ DREW, SLIM. "ZILLAKAMI & SOSMULA AKA CITY MORGUE SHARES 'BE PATIENT' EP AHEAD OF LONG AWAITED DEBUT". Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- ^ Sternberg, Bret (August 22, 2018). "CITY MORGUE RELEASES NEW EP, "BE PATIENT"". Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- Consequence of Sound. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs of 2018". December 5, 2018. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- ^ Madden, Michael. "Denzel Curry reshapes the SoundCloud-rap phenomenon on one of the year's most ambitious albums". City Pages. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- ^ Zidel, Alex (September 28, 2018). "Lil Gnar Proves His Versatility On "Gnar Lif3" With Lil Skies, IDK, & More". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- ^ Fantano, Anthony (October 17, 2018). "City Morgue – Vol. 1: Hell or High Water". The Needle Drop. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
- ^ EPSTEIN, DAN; BENNETT, J; NAVIDSON, WILL; CAMP, ZOE; PESSARO, FRED; CHICHESTER, SAMMI; CHAPSTICK, KELSEY; ANGLE, BRAD; GEIST, BRANDON (November 26, 2018). "30 BEST ALBUMS OF 2018". Revolver. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- ^ Møtion, Noah (November 27, 2018). "City Morgue in Brooklyn: Punk is Alive". All Metal Everything. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
- ^ Pierre, Alphonse (October 18, 2018). "The Ones: 5 Best New Rap Songs From BandGang, Polo G, Splurge, Cdot Honcho, and Powers Pleasant". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- ^ Suarez, Gary (July 18, 2019). "GREY DAY: A WHO'S WHO GUIDE TO THE HIP-HOP AND HARDCORE TOUR OF THE SUMMER". Kerrang!. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Fantano, Anthony (August 19, 2020). "City Morgue – Toxic Boogaloo". The Needle Drop. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
- ^ "City Morgue is back with 'VOLUME 3: BOTTOM OF THE BARREL'". Our Generation Music. October 18, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
- ^ "Zillakami's 'DOGBOY' meshes rock and rage on new album". Our Generation Music. September 22, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
- ^ Guzmán, José (November 27, 2018). "ZillaKami: A creator of nightmares and responsible for 6ix9ine". Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- ^ a b SHARMA, SAMYAK (February 14, 2018). "How NYC's Zillakami is Redefining Rap". Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- ^ Complex. Retrieved December 15, 2018.