Zene the Zilla explained
| Zene the Zilla |
| Native Name: | 제네 더 질라 |
| Birth Name: | Lee Sang-yong |
| Birth Date: | 7 July 1994 |
| Birth Place: | Chuncheon, Gangwon, South Korea |
| Genre: | Hip hop |
| Occupation: | Rapper |
| Label: | Ambition |
Lee Sang-yong (; born July 4, 1994), known professionally as Zene the Zilla, is a South Korean rapper. He first garnered attention when he appeared on Show Me the Money 777 in 2018.
Early life
Lee was born in Chuncheon. He decided to become a rapper when he was in middle school.[1] He graduated from Kangwon High School.[2]
Career
In September 2018, Zilla appeared on Show Me the Money 777.[3] In December, he released his debut studio album Don't Call Me, I'm Flying High.[4] In 2019, he signed to Ambition Musik.[5] He released his second studio album Yamangkkun and appeared on Show Me the Money 8.[6] [7] In 2020, he released his third studio album FLOCC.
Artistry
Zilla is known for his unique fashion and trot-like rap-singing performance.[4]
Discography
Studio albums
Filmography
TV
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Nominee | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|
| Korean Hip-hop Awards | 2019 | Himself | New Artist of the Year | | [9] |
| 2021 | "Swoosh Flow Remix" (Changmo feat. Zene the Zilla) | Collaboration of the Year | | [10] | |
References
- Web site: Hwang . Mi-hyeon . Jeong . Yu-jin . November 9, 2018 . [N딥:풀이]④ '쇼미777' 제네더질라 "디아크와 배틀 때 당황"(인터뷰) ]. 'Show Me 777' Zene the Zilla "I was flustered when battling with D.Ark" . News1 . ko.
- Web site: Kim . Jin-hyeong . December 14, 2022 . 강처럼 흐르는 ‘리버보이’ 춘천을 노래하다 . 'River boy' flowing like a river sings Chuncheon . Kado . ko.
- Web site: September 22, 2018 . '쇼미더머니777' 디아크X제네더질라 몸싸움…"말리는 수퍼비가 더 신기" . 'Show Me the Money 777' D.Ark x Zene the Zilla physical fight... "Superbee breaking up a fight is more interesting" . Asia Economy . ko.
- Web site: Hwang . Du-ha . December 30, 2018 . 제네 더 질라 - 전화하지마 비행 중이야 . Rhythmer . ko.
- Web site: July 19, 2019 . ‘쇼미777’ 제네 더 질라, 앰비션뮤직 합류 공식화 “7번째 야망꾼” . 'Show Me 777' Zene the Zilla, officially joins Ambition Musik "7th ambitioner" . Hankook Ilbo . ko.
- Web site: Kang . Jae-uk . July 30, 2019 . Zene The Zilla, 정규 2집 [야망꾼] 발매 ]. Zene the Zilla, releases second studio Yamangkkun . Visla . ko.
- Web site: Seo . Byeong-gi . September 14, 2019 . ‘쇼미8’ 8강 확정..브린, EK, 타쿠와, 서동현, 영비, 짱유, 최엘비, 펀치넬로 . 'Show Me 8' round of 8 confirmed.. Bryn, EK, Takuwa, Seo Dong-hyeon, Young B, Jjangyou, ChoiLB, Punchnello . Herald Corporation . ko.
- Web site: Album Chart - 2019 Weeks 04 . July 27, 2023 . Circle Chart.
- Web site: Korean Hip-hop Awards 2019 nominees . Korean Hip-hop Awards . ko.
- Web site: Korean Hip-hop Awards 2021 nominees . Korean Hip-hop Awards . ko.
