Chillinit facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chillinit
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| Birth name | Blake James Turnell |
| Born | 1 February 1993 |
| Origin | Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
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Blake Turnell (born on February 1, 1993), known as Chillinit, is an Australian rapper and musician. He grew up in Sydney, New South Wales. He is known for his unique style in Australian hip hop and grime music.
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Chillinit's Music Journey
Chillinit started making music in 2012. He quickly became a popular artist in Australia.
Early Songs and Albums
In August 2019, Chillinit released a song called "Freedom". This song was his first to appear on the Australian music charts, reaching number 87.
His second album, The Octagon, came out in January 2020. It was very popular and reached number 2 on the Australian album charts. A song from this album, "Laying Low", also made it to number 72 on the singles chart.
In October 2021, he released "Susan’s Son". This was the first song from his fourth album, Family Ties, which came out in November 2021.
Main Albums
Chillinit has released several studio albums. Here are some of his most well-known ones:
- Women ... & Wordplay (2018): This album reached number 3 on the Australian charts. It was certified Gold, meaning it sold a lot of copies!
- The Octagon (2020): This album hit number 2 on the charts and also went Gold.
- Full Circle (2020): This album reached number 3 on the charts.
- Family Ties (2021): This album reached number 5 on the charts.
He has also released mixtapes and extended plays (EPs). These are like smaller albums with a few songs.
Awards and Recognitions
Chillinit's music has won him some cool awards!
AIR Awards
The AIR Awards celebrate independent music in Australia.
| Year | Work | Award Category | Result |
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| 2021 | The Octagon | Best Independent Hip Hop Album or EP | Won |
| 2022 | Family Ties | Best Independent Hip Hop Album or EP | Nominated |
APRA Awards
The APRA Awards recognize great songwriting.
| Year | Work | Award Category | Result |
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| 2022 | "Stand for" (feat Lisi) | Most Performed Hip Hop/Rap Work | Nominated |
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards are Australia's biggest music awards.
| Year | Work | Award Category | Result |
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| 2022 | Family Ties | Best Hip Hop / Rap Release | Nominated |
Concert Tours
Chillinit has performed many concerts for his fans.
Headlining Tours
- The Ashes: Women, ... & Wordplay Tour (2019): He toured with another rapper named Wombat.
- The Octagon Tour (2020): This tour was planned for April 2020 but was delayed to September because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
About Chillinit
Blake Turnell has a mixed background, with Lebanese and Australian heritage. His uncle, Sean Turnell, is an economist.
