Isaac Yowman
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| Birth name | Isaac Yowman |
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May 14, 1987 Missouri City, Texas, United States |
| Origin | Houston. Texas |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
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Isaac Yowman (born May 14, 1987), professionally known as Chill, is an American record producer, songwriter, engineer and film director from Houston, Texas. Formerly known as "Yung Chill", Yowman has collaborated with some of the industry's elite across various genre platforms in both music and film ranging from Pop and Gospel to R&B and Hip Hop music. Chill is a graduate of Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida with dual degrees in Audio Engineering & Entertainment business.
Career
2005–07: Career beginnings
In 2005, he released his debut album "Muzik In Da Flesh" with singles "Soul Muzik" & "Wassup" that went well on the underground. Chill put out his 2nd self-produced album in 2007 which received 5 of 5 rating in Ozone Magazine. The album featured Trae The Truth,[1] Lil Keke, Big Hawk and many more. However, the breakout underground hit was "Bottom of The Bottom" featuring Wes Fif & Dee Boi. At the mere age of 20, he founded the production/record company “Keys and Ink” which launched the careers of Liam Ferrari, Miss Mykie, Zac Mann & Lo London.[2]
2007–present: Rise to fame
In 2011, Yowman partnered up with James Kelley to launch Wire Road Studios.[3] A $1.3M recording facility in Houston, TX. That same year Isaac introduced the industry to his film production company IYO Visuals. In 2012 Chill became popular for his in-studio work with gospel heavy weights James Fortune & Zacardi Cortez.[4] Since, his music/film client & collaboration list includes: Beyonce, T.I., Trey Songz, R Kelly, Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, Future, Fetty Wap, Rick Ross, The Game, Paul Wall, Jim Jones, Slim Thug, Jazze Pha, Yo Gotti, Mannie Fresh, Wale, James Fortune, Kurt Carr, Kirko Bangz,[5] Jason Mewes, Zacardi Cortez, Plies, Fred Hammond, Waka Flocka and Houston Texans running back Arian Foster.[6][7] He received praise for his work on Trey Songz RIAA certified gold "Chapter IV" album. 2013 Chill was recognized for producing and being a co-writer on Kirko Bangz underground hit "What It Do" ft. Wale. During the success of his music career Isaac announced his independently released first theatrical film "The Holy Spoof". The short film which starred Paul Wall, Mehgan James, Phill Wade and more went to sellout in all of its theater showings before its digital stream release online.[8] Chill was awarded with a platinum plaque in honor of his work on the self-titled release from Beyoncé.[9] In 2015, the album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. In 2016, T-Wayne's "Nasty Freestyle", in which Chill engineered, became a global sensation and sold over 1 million singles online. At Wire Road Studios annual 30 for 30 event both Chill and Wayne were award with their platinum award for their success. Isaac went in to direct the music video for the remix featuring Ty Dolla Sign & Chedda Da Connect which was another hit.[10] 2016 marked the comeback of the Chill as a recording artist as he announced his project "Summer Valentine" with his viral single "Broads In Atlanta" and follow up song "Foreign".
References
- ↑ "Trae Reveals 'Tha Truth' On Long-Awaited New Album=December 1, 2016". Houston Press.
- ↑ ""The Holy Spoof" A Short Film=December 1, 2016". Houston Hip Hop Fix.
- ↑ "WIRE ROAD STUDIOS ARRIVES IN HOUSTON HEIGHTS=December 1, 2016". Free Press Houston.
- ↑ "Isaac "Yung Chill" Yowman Credits=December 1, 2016". All Music.
- ↑ "Kirko Bangz "Love 2 Trap" Video=December 1, 2016". Hot New Hip Hop.
- ↑ "NEW VIDEO: KIRKO BANGZ X FETTY WAP 'WORRY BOUT IT'=December 1, 2016". Rap Radar.
- ↑ "Makin' Up Plaques: Isaac "Chill" Yowman Secures Platinum Plaque For 'Beyonce'=December 1, 2016". Day And A Dream.
- ↑ "Hot Trailer: Paul Wall in The Holy Spoof=December 1, 2016". BET.
- ↑ "Houstonian Isaac "Chill" Yowman Secures Platinum Plaque for 'BEYONCE'=December 1, 2016". Style Magazine.
- ↑ "T-WAYNE TELLS US HOW TURNT UP HE GOT W/ TY DOLLA $IGN & CHEDDA DA CONNECT FOR "NASTY FREESTYLE" REMIX MUSIC VIDEO=December 1, 2016". Support Online Hip Hop.