Artist Bio:
Inspired By legendary Hip Hop Artist;
Just-Ice, Dana Dane, Paula Perry & Brooklyn Assault Team.
Whom Also Came From The Same Neighborhood, Neilleon Started Performing Under The Moniker: "Killer Moonz".
By Age 16; He Joined An Local Rap Group Named: The Council. And At The Urging Of Fellow Group Members, He Was Told To Change His Name To Better Fit The Groups Image.
During This Time; Neilleon Submitted A Demo Cassette Tape, To Former Loud Records A&R Staff- Schott Free, Matt Life & Civilize.
The Staff Gave The Young M.C. A Call Back....
Neilleon Begin To Visit The Office On An Regular Basis Battling Other MC's, Including Wu-Tang Clans Member " Method Man ".
An Break Came Along When The MC's Uncle; Todd Taylor Started an Indie Label, And Asked Neilleon To Be The Featured Artist.
Rancore Records Llc Was Formed; And Not Only Did Neilleon Sign As An Solo Artist, But As An Member Of The Group In Which He Rapped With.
Neilleon Was Featured On The Original Version Of " Were On Top Of Things " Along With Legendary Brooklyn MC Jaz-o, But The Label Decided To Replace Both MC's With Other Group Members To Promote The Group Council.
Neilleon Recorded "Pump It Up" Produced By: Elijah Wells ( Jettson Entertainment ) Featuring Childhood Friend Tah-Jiggs. The Song Did Fairly Well On Urban Radio, Without Any Promotion From The Record Company.
Neilleon Also Featured On The Smash 1997 UnderGround Hit By: SaMaige " Pick Me Up " And Half-A-Mill ( Firm ) Mix-Tape.
Neilleon Briefly Left Rancore Records, To Sign An Single Deal With Addicted Records. The Single " Fuck You " Never Made Radio During That Union.
Neilleon Signed On As An Featured Artist On The Immobilarie Presents " Kingz Kounty The album, And Featured On The Albums Better Tracks- Including The Dj Premier Produced: 718.
Currently; Neilleon Is Working Under His Own Label " Cook Media Corp " And Releasing An Album Summer 2011 Entitled: The Urban Verbalist.
Neilleon Is Managed By: Curtis "Karma" Brown.
MORE ABOUT NEILLEON
DISCOGRAPHY:
1997-98: black mask soundtrack "were on top of things" (council). rancore/tommy boy
1998-99: "pump it up" feat. tah-jiggz. rancore
1999-00: "give the world drama" feat. jaz-o. rancore
1999-00: "718" feat. immobilarie, prod; d.j. premier. rancore/dnd/red
2002-03: "diaries" feat. jaz-o. rancore/dnd/red/kingz kounty
2003-04: "the business" feat. jaz-o. kingz kounty
2003-04: d.j. thoro mix c.d. "just chill" feat. money circle cartel, jaz-o. promotional
2008-09: pressure soundtrack "welcome to ft. greene". pressure/code black/cook media: sesac publisher since
2011-12: "public announcement" feat. dj kay-slay. promotional
2011-12: "cinderfella" feat. dolla sign fresh. promotional
2011-12: "the commercial" hosted by: dj thoro. promotional
1998. neilleon: charted as having the 1 indie single, college radio (1999-00). "give the world drama".
neilleon: 1995; discovered by loud records a&r staff. (schott free/matt life/civilize).
