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Christian J. A. Faloye known by his stage names Ilacoin (or simply Coin) and Joe Coker, is an American rapper and producer. Other misspelled pseudonyms include Illacoin, Illaquoin, Illaqoin.
Born: July 15 Bronx, New York City, New York
Origin: Harlem, New York
Genres: Hip Hop, R&B
Occupations: Father, MC, songwriter, Record producer, Automotive technician, Activist
Labels: Gee Street, Island Records, Game Recordings, Rawkus, Fat Beats
Associated Acts: Brand Nubian, Doug E. Fresh, Easy Mo Bee, Ski Beatz, Marley Marl, Wu-Tang Clan, Black Rob, Ron Browz, Mos Def, Royce 5' 9"
Website: www.myspace.com/triplebars
and family. There in Harlem with the absence of a father, a latchkey child, he would begin to become familiar with the local gang and street life. His cousin Fatima Faloye
of New York Undercover
, who he refers to as his sister would be instrumental in "keeping" him out of the streets, eventually introducing him to Ahkmed Obafemi and wife, Sonoviah (parents to Tchaka Zulu and Jeff Dixon of DTP/Ebony Son) who would become his "godparents" and introduce him to Islam for the first time in his life. Ilacoin became a respected talent from Harlem in the Hip Hop culture.
, Nice and Smooth, Main Source and Leaders of The New School. He earned his name in the streets as an MC battling on the streets and in project hallways.
, 2Pac, Big Daddy Kane
, Miles Davis & etc.) and Ski Beatz
(Bizzy Boyz, Original Flavor, Jay-Z
, Camp Lo, etc.). Both would become instrumental in teaching him production and beatmaking. He would lend his talent for spotting hits to influence records on Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt (Can't Knock The Hustle and Dead Presidents). His network consisting of many of Hip Hop's elite would lead him to finally signing his 1st and only industry deal in 1999 with Game Recordings through Rawkus. (Eminem, Royce 5' 9"). He would release two singles: By A Stranger (Grand Theft Auto 3) featuring Black Rob (Bad Boy) and then unknown, Labba (Flipmode Squad) and Keep It Street featuring Sadat X of Brand Nubian.
Due to differences with the label, he then parted, starting Triple Bars Inc. He released his own independent single with Fat Beats Distribution called Fighting Clocks Remix featuring Lord Jamar of Brand Nubian. All singles met modest sales but critical acclaim in the Hip Hop community, as well as The Source Magazine,,. As well as having the honor of hitting #1 on the charts in war stricken parts of the world with “By A Stranger” (i.e. Croatia), “Keep It Street” remained one of Hip Hop Legend, Chuck D’s top 5 songs for 2000-2001. Having consistently recorded songs throughout, Ilacoin prepares to release his first ever mixtape compiling many of his unreleased and released works (ILACOIN: EPISODE 0) in 2010 to please his loyal fans. Planning on releasing mixtapes consistently, he simultaneously works in his own studio, as well as Ski Beatz' studio destined to become one of Hip Hop's newest classic beatsmiths. His childhood friend, Ron Browz
lent his vocals to Ilacoin's latest single, Family Business (yet still unreleased). Ilacoin is an artist who has stayed true to Hip Hop's independent spirit. Having problems with his publishing since the beginning of his career, he refuses to let his best work out until he establishes himself on all fronts of the music industry. The Wu-Tang Clan used his music from a record he wrote with Easy Mo Bee (This, That & The 3rd; B-side to Keep It Street) on their last hit single (Take It Back) in 2008. The issue is still in litigation. Most of Ilacoin's songs are about growing up amid violence and hardship in ghettos, racism, problems in the society and conflicts with the industry and authority. Ilacoin's spent time as a roadie on tour, booking agent, as well as taking time out of his career to go back to school becoming a Mercedes Benz Elite Technician. Finding his voice in his community he serves as an activist standing up for many causes including child abuse and missing children.
Born: July 15 Bronx, New York City, New York
Origin: Harlem, New York
Genres: Hip Hop, R&B
Occupations: Father, MC, songwriter, Record producer, Automotive technician, Activist
Labels: Gee Street, Island Records, Game Recordings, Rawkus, Fat Beats
Associated Acts: Brand Nubian, Doug E. Fresh, Easy Mo Bee, Ski Beatz, Marley Marl, Wu-Tang Clan, Black Rob, Ron Browz, Mos Def, Royce 5' 9"
Website: www.myspace.com/triplebars
PERSONAL
Christian J. A. Faloye (July 15, ???? – ), known by his stage names Ilacoin (or simply Coin) and Joe Coker, is an American rapper and producer. He is the grandson of Yoruba royalty, the son of Nigerian immigrants, but raised mostly by a single American mother. His father, before he was 1 would move him around all of New York to Delaware to New Jersey back to Harlem, where he finally became settled at age 9, living across the street from Tupac ShakurTupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur , known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world...
and family. There in Harlem with the absence of a father, a latchkey child, he would begin to become familiar with the local gang and street life. His cousin Fatima Faloye
Fatima Faloye
Fatima Faloye , is of Nigerian and Barbadian descent and studied at Dalton School in New York City as well as New York University. Faloye won the coveted NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1996 for her role as Chantal in New York Undercover...
of New York Undercover
New York Undercover
New York Undercover is an American police drama that aired on the FOX television network from 1994 to 1998. The series starred Malik Yoba as Detective J.C. Williams and Michael DeLorenzo as Detective Eddie Torres, two undercover detectives in New York City's 4th Precinct who were assigned to...
, who he refers to as his sister would be instrumental in "keeping" him out of the streets, eventually introducing him to Ahkmed Obafemi and wife, Sonoviah (parents to Tchaka Zulu and Jeff Dixon of DTP/Ebony Son) who would become his "godparents" and introduce him to Islam for the first time in his life. Ilacoin became a respected talent from Harlem in the Hip Hop culture.
EARLY career
Serving originally as a Hip Hop dancer, he frequented the New York City night life from the age of 14, socializing with the likes of Doug E. Fresh, Puff Daddy (Diddy), Mike Tyson, Red Alert and others. Supported by Rev. Mariah Britton and the Riverside Church Afterschool program he honed his skills as a leader and choreographer scoring 1st place at the Apollo Amateur night. He began rapping soon after, opening up for Poor Righteous Teachers, Brand NubianBrand Nubian
Brand Nubian is an American hip hop group from New Rochelle, New York, consisting of three MC's: Grand Puba , Sadat X and Lord Jamar , and two DJs: DJ Alamo and DJ Sincere...
, Nice and Smooth, Main Source and Leaders of The New School. He earned his name in the streets as an MC battling on the streets and in project hallways.
PROFESSIONAL career
Offered deals from labels since 16, he began to learn the business behind the scenes. Still running the streets, he became distracted in them until his 1st son was born. That began to help him focus, garnering the interest of Doug E Fresh. He would go on to co-write and make his first professional appearance on Fresh's last major distributed album, Play (Ayo-Aiight, Get Da Money & Breath of Fresh Air) while raising his children as a single father. Ultimately becoming estranged from Fresh he would return to the streets. While working on Play, he would meet Easy Mo Bee (Notorious B.I.G.The Notorious B.I.G.
Christopher George Latore Wallace , best known as The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper. He was also known as Biggie Smalls , Big Poppa, and The Black Frank White .Wallace was raised in the Brooklyn borough...
, 2Pac, Big Daddy Kane
Big Daddy Kane
Antonio Hardy better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is an American rapper who started his career in 1986 as a member of the rap group the Juice Crew. He is widely considered to be one of the most influential and skilled MC's in Hip Hop...
, Miles Davis & etc.) and Ski Beatz
Ski (producer)
David Willis, otherwise known as DJ Ski and Ski Beatz, is an American record producer mainly working in hip hop.-Biography:Discovered by DJ Clark Kent, Ski was originally known as "MC Will-Ski". In the 1990s, he was a member of the group Original Flavor, the first group managed by future recording...
(Bizzy Boyz, Original Flavor, Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
, Camp Lo, etc.). Both would become instrumental in teaching him production and beatmaking. He would lend his talent for spotting hits to influence records on Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt (Can't Knock The Hustle and Dead Presidents). His network consisting of many of Hip Hop's elite would lead him to finally signing his 1st and only industry deal in 1999 with Game Recordings through Rawkus. (Eminem, Royce 5' 9"). He would release two singles: By A Stranger (Grand Theft Auto 3) featuring Black Rob (Bad Boy) and then unknown, Labba (Flipmode Squad) and Keep It Street featuring Sadat X of Brand Nubian.
Due to differences with the label, he then parted, starting Triple Bars Inc. He released his own independent single with Fat Beats Distribution called Fighting Clocks Remix featuring Lord Jamar of Brand Nubian. All singles met modest sales but critical acclaim in the Hip Hop community, as well as The Source Magazine,,. As well as having the honor of hitting #1 on the charts in war stricken parts of the world with “By A Stranger” (i.e. Croatia), “Keep It Street” remained one of Hip Hop Legend, Chuck D’s top 5 songs for 2000-2001. Having consistently recorded songs throughout, Ilacoin prepares to release his first ever mixtape compiling many of his unreleased and released works (ILACOIN: EPISODE 0) in 2010 to please his loyal fans. Planning on releasing mixtapes consistently, he simultaneously works in his own studio, as well as Ski Beatz' studio destined to become one of Hip Hop's newest classic beatsmiths. His childhood friend, Ron Browz
Ron Browz
Rondell Turner, better known by his stage name Ron Browz, is an American record producer and rapper. He has his own record label called Ether Boy Records.-Biography/career:...
lent his vocals to Ilacoin's latest single, Family Business (yet still unreleased). Ilacoin is an artist who has stayed true to Hip Hop's independent spirit. Having problems with his publishing since the beginning of his career, he refuses to let his best work out until he establishes himself on all fronts of the music industry. The Wu-Tang Clan used his music from a record he wrote with Easy Mo Bee (This, That & The 3rd; B-side to Keep It Street) on their last hit single (Take It Back) in 2008. The issue is still in litigation. Most of Ilacoin's songs are about growing up amid violence and hardship in ghettos, racism, problems in the society and conflicts with the industry and authority. Ilacoin's spent time as a roadie on tour, booking agent, as well as taking time out of his career to go back to school becoming a Mercedes Benz Elite Technician. Finding his voice in his community he serves as an activist standing up for many causes including child abuse and missing children.