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Ne'illa Olio'
Ne'illa Olio | |
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Performing at Jam in the Van, July 2011 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Anthony Garrett |
Also known as | Xnu Ne'illa, The Hip-Hop Philanthropist |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Hip hop, Soul, Classical, World |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, author, philanthropist |
Years active | 1999–present |
Labels | Independent |
Website | http://www.reverbnation.com/neillaolio |
Ne’illa ("neh-illa" - alien spelled backwards with an extra L for loyalty), is an aspiring artist; his music, which is a combination of hip-hop, soul, classical and world music comes from his self-learned philosophies
Like many, he did not have the benefit of being taught at a prestigious university where a higher form of education could be attained. Undeterred, he chose to educate himself with the works of Frederick Nietzsche, Malcolm Gladwell, Robert Greene, and Malcolm X amongst others.
The philisophy incorporated in music. Wide range of influences ...
Early life
editAs a child, he thirsted for knowledge, yet the urban school system did not have the resources that would quench that thirst. Instead, he snuck into the libraries of the University of Southern California, so he could pick up, books at random, read 20 or 30 pages, then chose to keep reading or find another book that interested him.
Philosophy
editMany of the great minds he's encountered via books, conversations, and just at random have produced a unique sound. Also, assisting in developing an approach to life that he incorporates into his music, his philanthropic efforts and his soul; he considers himself a student of everyone from Sun Tzu to Alexander the Great, to Ghandi.
What they have fostered within me is a drive to not only provide a better education for downtrodden school children who learn that there are no boundaries to their lives, but to also foster communication between parents and teachers through collaborative efforts and music to build a positive sense of responsibility and self-worth.
I know that I have much to give the world through my music and philosophies regarding children that can build understanding, positivity, and unlimited potential while still entertaining all. I look forward to hearing from you. Hope the day has been great.
Music career
editStarting up XNU?
editRelease 1 Story
editCanada era
editRelease 2
editRelease 3
editPresent
editOther work
editHip Hop Philanthropist
editProject W.E.B.
editDiscography
editYear | Album | Label |
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1992 | Can I Borrow a Dollar? | Relativity Records |
1994 | Resurrection | |
1997 | One Day It'll All Make Sense | |
2000 | Like Water for Chocolate | MCA Records Universal Records |
2002 | Electric Circus | |
2005 | Be | GOOD Geffen Imani Entertainment |
2007 | Finding Forever | |
2008 | Universal Mind Control | |
2011 | The Dreamer, The Believer | Think Common Warner Bros. |
2012 | Nas.Com (with Nas)[1] | Def Jam |
- Collaborations
- 2012: Untitled (with G.O.O.D. Music)
Awards and nominations
editAwards | Year | Type | Song or album | Notes |
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References
edit- ^ Com Sense says his album with Nasir Jones will happen and explains its origins Retrieved on 10 October 2011
External links
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