ZIL
"Its a ZigZacTrac"
ZiL is a Christian Hip-Hop artist and producer from Rochester, NY. Growing up in the church he learned to play keyboard by ear, and this has become central to his production and lyrical style.
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Currently based in Nashville, TN, ZiL has added live instrumentation to his live performance. Instead of just a DJ and drummer, ZiL also boasts a full band with vocals, further honing in his gospel upbringing. He has 2 full length albums available on all digital platforms and is currently working on his third, titled #W2MW, due to release in the Winter of 2024.
ABOUT ZACHARY "ZIL" VAUGHN
Christian Hip-Hop artist and producer, ZiL, is a product of gospel, jazz, R&B and anything else that makes you feel good. His lyrical style is influenced by artists such as Da T.R.U.T.H, Ruslan, and Jon Keith, while his production style has influence from BrvndonP to Tye Tribbett to Kanye Wesrt and Metro Boomin. ZiL utilizes this combination of different flavors to create a sound that resonates with a broad audience while remaining unique. ZiL has been playing music since age 9 as a saxophone player and through that taught himself the piano. It was only recently in 2018 that he decided to take his knowledge to a digital stage. Since then ZiL has been a part of numerous church conferences and also recently the Belmont Showcase series as the 2021 Belmont Christian Showcase winner. Currently ZiL has 3 projects out; O.R.E.O, Freshman, and The Victory Project along with a host of singles. Always chasing his next challenge, he’s actively looking for the new sound of the generation.