ZillaKami facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
ZillaKami
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| Birth name | Junius Donald Rogers |
| Born | September 20, 1998 Islip, New York, U.S. |
| Origin | New York City, New York U.S. |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
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Junius Donald Rogers (born September 20, 1998), known professionally as ZillaKami, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. He is well-known for his unique style in trap metal music. ZillaKami is also a member of the hip-hop group City Morgue, where he performs with rapper SosMula.
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ZillaKami's Early Life and Music Journey
Junius Rogers was born in Bay Shore, New York. When he was a teenager, he started a punk rock band called Scud Got Quayle with his friends. They were inspired by bands like Gorilla Biscuits.
Later, ZillaKami began making hip hop music. He released his first EP, "LifeIsAHorrorMovie," on April 30, 2017. He later removed it because he felt his music style had changed.
Forming City Morgue
Soon after, ZillaKami met a rapper named SosMula. SosMula was the son of the owner of a tattoo shop where ZillaKami's older brother worked. They became friends and decided to form a group called City Morgue.
In August 2018, City Morgue released their first EP together, called "Be Patient." This was followed by many singles.
City Morgue Albums and Solo Work
On October 12, 2018, City Morgue released their first album, "City Morgue Vol 1: Hell or High Water." Their tour to support the album quickly sold out.
City Morgue released their second album, City Morgue Vol 2: As Good as Dead, on December 13, 2019. A special deluxe version with new songs came out on May 15, 2020. They also released a mixtape called Toxic Boogaloo on July 31, 2020.
On October 15, 2021, City Morgue released their third studio album, City Morgue Volume 3: Bottom of the Barrel. ZillaKami also released his first solo album, Dog Boy, on September 17, 2021.
City Morgue released their final album as a duo, "My Bloody America," on September 15, 2023.
ZillaKami's Music Style
ZillaKami's music mixes different styles, including hardcore punk and heavy metal with trap music. He often uses electric guitars in his songs. His vocals are strong and powerful, and his lyrics are energetic.
He has mentioned that his music is influenced by bands like Title Fight, especially their albums Floral Green and Hyperview. He also looks up to artists like DMX, Radiohead's album In Rainbows, and the group Onyx.
ZillaKami's Music Releases
Studio Albums
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| LifeIsAHorrorMovie |
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| German Dogs |
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Songs Featuring ZillaKami
ZillaKami has also been featured on songs by other artists. Here are some of them:
- Denzel Curry – "VENGEANCE" feat. JPEGMafia (2018)
- Lil Gnar – "Man Down" (2018)
- Powers Pleasant – "Please Forgive" feat. Jay IDK, Zombie Juice and Denzel Curry (2018)
- POUYA and CITY MORGUE – "Bulletproof Shower Cap" (2019)
- Denzel Curry – "EVIL TWIN" (2020)
- IC3PEAK – "TRRST" (2020)
- DJ Scheme- "Thor's Hammer Worthy" (2020)
- Trippie Redd – "DEAD DESERT" feat. Scarlxrd (2021)
- SosMula – "Boogaloo" (2021)
- Jeris Johnson – "RAINING BLOOD" (2022)
- ONI and CITY MORGUE - "War Ender" (2022)
- $NOT - 0% (2024)
- BLP Kosher - "Scarecrow" (2024)
- Linkin Park - "CA5U4LTY (SlimCollision Remix)" feat. Eminem (2024)
