Leellamarz

Leellamarz is the stage name of Kim Min-kyum, a South Korean rapper who rose to fame following his appearance on the televised rap competition Show Me the Money 5 in 2016. Born on July 4, 1995, he was raised in the Goyang district of Gyeonggi-do and became a talented violinist at a young age. While continuing to study the violin at institutions like Seoul Arts High School and Korea National University of Arts, he also developed an interest in rap music, eventually earning a spot on Show Me the Money 5 as a 20 year-old. His debut album, Y, was released in 2017, following his time on the TV show. Violinist followed in 2018 and peaked at Number 88 on the GAON Albums Chart in South Korea. A number of EPs, including Marz 2 Venus and Marz 2 Mercury, were also released in 2018, paving the way for a third full-length album, Marz 2 Ambition, in 2019. As before, Leellamarz filled the year with multiple EP releases, as well, with recordings like Spring Break and Room Service also appearing in 2019. A single, "Ambition," peaked at Number 76 in 2020, followed by "Trip" and the Number 92 hit "Out of my Sight" in 2021.

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