Illphonic

Formed in January of 1998 in Wilmington, NC. With a blend of Aggro, Hip Hop, Hardcore, Emotional and Enlightening music. Gained massive fan base with a 1998-1999 Tour along East Coast and the Dirty South with energetic live sets. November 1998 - First independent record recorded @ "White Room Studios" in Charlotte, NC. This 8 song album known as "The Green Album" featured the original Illphonic line-up: Ray Bone, Dave Lansing, Bobby Harris,and Ken Lascar. April 1999 - Filmed first full production music video with Los Angeles based BS Films. Directed by renowned in-line skater & director extraordinaire, Brian Smith. September 1999 - Added new drummer Seth "Dirty" Rice, and recorded a three song demo @ "Great Scott Studios" in Wilmington, NC titled "Dirty South Shorty". October 1999 - With help from the official "Ill Mama" Shea Bowen, Illphonic relocated to Los Scandalous, CA and has since been working hard gigging on the local club circuit. June 2000 - Signed Management/Development deal with Thrillkicker Entertainment. Joined forces with Producer Andrew Kapner to record new Illponic music. October 2000 - Three song self titled CD released. January 2001 - Illphonic ended 2000 with a packed showcase @ the world famous Whisky A Go Go in Hollywierd, CA. The illphonic boys have been scattered between Wisconsin and North Carolina for the Holidays and will be back to tear shit up again starting February 2001...Stay tuned!