Australian ARIA Award winning genre-defying artist has debuted at #1 on the ARIA Album Chart with his sixth LP, THE SPACE BETWEEN via Sony Music Entertainment Australia.
Illy is the first Australian artist to secure the #1 ARIA Album position in 2021. THE SPACE BETWEEN marks his second ARIA Album #1 in his career, with his fifth LP TWO DEGREES also securing the top spot in 2016.
The album has received critical acclaim throughout its debut week.
Illy is a not to be missed live act and has earned his place atop festival line-ups. He sold out his Two Degrees album launch shows in theatres around Australia. His 45+ date Two Degrees Regional tour in 2018 won him the ARIA award for Best Live Act. He’s headlined high profile festivals including Falls Festival, Splendour In The Grass and Split Milk.
THE SPACE BETWEEN was launched January 15th, with a sold-out show in his hometown. He also treated fans to a very special virtual show, where he live-streamed his performance of songs from the record – bringing all the energy of an Illy show to life virtually
ARIA CERTIFICATIONS
Papercuts – 5 x Platinum
Tightrope – 3 x Platinum
Catch 22 – 2 x Platinum
Then What – 1x Platinum
Swear Jar – Gold
Youngbloods – Gold
Oh My – Gold
Australian contemporary rap hip-hop recording artist lamSnap (Shannon Elliott) is the kind of artist whose artistic explorations and achievements reveal a depth and breadth that’s impossible to ignore. Not only has he gained international renown via his global chart smashes, but he is extended his appeal and his oeuvre by becoming an accomplished actor, writer, director, and musician for over 15 years.
With Billboard and Top 10 U.S iTunes Chart impacts to his credit, lam Snap has also written songs for countless artists, including Honey Shazad (Britain’s Got Talent), Noah Feneti (X-Factor) and Chris Sheehy (The Voice Australia) and more recently produced and featured on Jagger Leith’s (son of Damien Leith) debut track, Better Together.
lamSnap has toured extensively and shared the stage with such rap luminaries as Grammy Award winners Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and worked with artists such as Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone, Swifty McVay (D12), B.G. Kneccout and Di, Dre’s son Curtis Young. With acting credits that include Steven Spielberg’s Terra Nova, Japanese TV series, Gyoten News, and several award-winning short films including, Invade, Dark Capture, Steps, Choices, lamSnap’s adaptive and multi-pronged approach to all his artistic endeavours is reflected in his music; his rich, complex yet accessible musical narratives are enhanced and empowered by his work on the screen.
A finalist at Cannes World Film Festival, Onires Film Festival New York, and Honourable Mention at Falcon Film Festival London, his music video, Sick Love which he wrote, directed, and produced–is a successful and noteworthy testament to his wide-ranging talent. lamSnap’s recent releases, Freezin, Tillerman, and No Parole, have all garnered unanimous praise and media support with radio rotation on MTV across NZ and AUS, Australian Radio Networks – THE EDGE, Grant Broadcasters – OZ MADE, Super Radio Networks – Triple G & 2MO and CRN’s BRL & Tune1.
lamSnap is an Australian music artist at the very height of his powers but with a career that knows no bounds, merging a melodic sensibility with raw, uncompromising tales of love, hate, break-ups, make-ups, addiction, and life experience. Reaffirming his position as one of Australia’s leading exponents of the rap R&B genre with every new release, 2022 will be his biggest yet.