Tarrel Gulledge (born September 10, 1989), started his music career under the alias Reali-T but is now better known by his stage name King Iso, is an American rapper from Omaha, Nebraska.[1] He is currently signed to Tech N9ne's label Strange Music and is known for his collaborations with Tech N9ne, such as on the song "Face Off".[2][3]
King Iso | |
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| Birth name | Tarrel Gulledge |
| Born | September 10, 1989 |
| Origin | Omaha, Nebraska, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Strange[1] |
| Website | strangemusicinc.com |
Before his career in music, Gulledge struggled with homelessness and was put in prison multiple times as well as a mental institution.[1][4] His stage name "Iso" stands for "I shall overcome" and was inspired by the name of the solitary confinement chamber he was placed in while admitted in the institution.[4] These struggles inspired much of the content in his songs, which heavily focus on mental health.[5]
Iso was formerly signed to Twisted Insane's label Brainsick Muzik, before moving to Strange Music. In 2020, he released his first album under Strange Music, World War Me. His 2022 album Get Well Soon was met with positive reception from critics.[6] In October 2023, he released the album iLLdren, containing features from Tech N9ne and X-Raided among others.[7] The single "Way You Are" off the album discusses autism, which was inspired by Gulledge's son.[6]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- The Insanity Plea (2015)
- Autophobia (2016)
- DeMenTia (2018)
- World War Me (2020)
- Get Well Soon (2022)
- iLLdren (2023)
EPs
edit- "8 P.M. Med Call" (2022)
Mixtapes
- The Reali-T Show (2007)
- Project "ISO" EP (2013)
- The T-Virus (2013)
- The With'draw'al (2013)
- Different (2013)
- Different Disk 2 (2013)
- Different 3 (2013)
- Enemy of the State (Different 4) (2013)
- Venom (2014)
- IKON (2014)
References
edit- ^ a b c "King Iso Digs Deep". communityvoiceks.com. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (October 13, 2021). "How Dwayne Johnson Made His Long-Awaited Rap Debut: 'This Music Speaks to Me'". Billboard.
- ^ Eustice, Kyle (30 January 2022). "King Iso Drops 'Get Well Soon' LP Following Viral Hit With Tech N9ne & The Rock". HipHopDX. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ a b Hoekstra, Elisabeth (10 April 2022). "Hip-hop artist King ISO shares the inspiring story behind his name". Rolling Out. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ Moritz, Lara (27 May 2021). "The War Within: King Iso - depression, suicide and substance abuse". KMBC-TV. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Hollywood Undead team up with Tech N9ne for Fall Tour". Side Stage Magazine. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ Willschick, Aaron (31 October 2023). "King Iso Releases His New Album 'iLLdren' and Video for "Feel"". Retrieved 5 November 2023.