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“There are a lot of new sounds I've gone for, which I may not have been ready to go for in the past, especially moving away from just rapping. I really tried to push my songwriting side on this one. I think that, for better or worse, people have definitely been able to tell. Changing style is always gonna be a love/hate thing for people, but I love it all, and I can't please everyone so that's all that matters.”

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Illy, born Li Yi, is a Chinese mainland Hip-hop artist. Born in 1986, he has been passionate about music since childhood. Illy is well-loved for his unique musical style and emotional lyrics, and is considered an important figure in the Chinese Hip-hop music scene. more

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