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Drawing inspiration from his surroundings and personal experiences, Ill Bill delivers powerful verses that leave a lasting impact on listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his solo work, Ill Bill has collaborated with notable artists such as La Coka Nostra, Slaine, Necro, Vinnie Paz, Apathy, Jedi Mind Tricks, R.A. The Rugged Man, and many more. His contributions to projects like \"Army Of The Pharaohs\" showcase his versatility as an artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"la-bella-medusa","title":"La Bella Medusa","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a hardcore mind \u0026amp; explicit tongue, prolific NY rapper \/ producer ILL BILL keeps the spirit of underground hip-hop alive with an affinity for dusty sampling \u0026amp; a lyrical spectrum that ranges from vulgar \u0026amp; horrific to deeply insightful \u0026amp; pained. Bill was influenced by the violent \u0026amp; profane, employing dark subject matter to convey messages that often had more depth beneath the surface shock factor. Emerging in the early '90s, he joined MC Serch (3rd Bass), Sabac, Goretex \u0026amp; DJ Eclipse to form seminal rap crew Non Phixion. Signing with both Geffen Records \u0026amp; Matador Records (and then parting ways with both), while issuing acclaimed 12\" singles like \u003ci\u003eI Shot Reagan\u003c\/i\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ci\u003eBlack Helicopters\u003c\/i\u003e, Non Phixion caused no shortage of controversy, pushing Bill to start Uncle Howie Records for the Brooklyn-based crew to finally unleash its debut LP, \u003ci\u003eThe Future Is Now\u003c\/i\u003e, in 2002. In 2007, ILL BILL co-founded La Coka Nostra with rap legends House Of Pain \u0026amp; Slaine. Bill also makes up half of the super duo, Heavy Metal Kings, trading verses with the legendary Vinnie Paz.Now as we approach the end of 2020, Bill unleashes his new solo album \u003ci\u003eLa Bella Medusa\u003c\/i\u003e. LBM delivers some of Bill's best work to date, boasting incredible features from Tech N9ne, Pharoahe Monch, Conway, Kool G Rap, Vinnie Paz \u0026amp; many more. 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He never imagined it would become what it did: a cult classic with a revered mystique that continues to be quoted and debated 20 years later. This album captured Ill Bill at his most urgent, most aggressive and most alert to the madness around him. For the first time in two decades, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's Wrong With Bill?\u003c\/em\u003e is being reissued on 2LP vinyl, a complete capsule including an alternate variant cover, 20th anniversary commemorative OBI strip, and, for the first time ever, a cassette edition, alongside a remastered limited edition CD. This is more than nostalgia, it’s encapsulated arcana, proudly representative of an era when Hip Hop was dangerous, fearless and alive. 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