My Name Is Taina Rivera And i am 22 Years Old.

I was Born In San Juan Puerto Rico and Raised In Chicago.

I mess up all the time. im not a perfect person, no matter what, there will always be someone out there who will be better than me, prettier than me, smarter than me, funnier than me. but no one can ever be me - and i know that's a fact. i look down at myself because i have never seen happiness like some other girls have, it's more difficult for me to express my feelings because i'm so much different from them. i will never be the type of girl that can be perfect, and i've begun to accept it. i know that people compare me to other girls, but they really shouldn't. i'm my own person. i've been teased, made fun of, kicked around, yelled at, and i've been left by people that love me the most. my life will always be complicated, no matter what. i always put other people before myself, because that's how i am. i live for family, friends, fans, and music - nothing more, nothing less. I Grew up in Humboldt Park;A Neighborhood Full Of Drugs Rage,Watching

That Made My Lyrics Strong And Real.Growing Up I went Through Ups And Downs.I didnt Have Everything But i made The Best of it as long as i had a C.D Player i was Satisfied.. As a Child, I was Always Sorrounded By Music.Wheather it was My Mom Singing In Puerto Rican Parades to Watching My Older Brother Perform In School Talent Shows. By Watching him and How he Pumped Up The Crowd, i Knew Right There And Then,Singing Is What I Wanted To Persue In My Life. At A Young Age, I Started To Write And Sing.I Entered Talent Shows At School And Started Performing In Lunchrooms.

I Also Performed At Parades And Also Sang To The Lord Above Us.. I Have Alot of Ambitions and Goals in Life That i would like to accomplish.. Right now i am Focusing on school,Taking care Of My Family, and Working towards My Career. I Have always loved to sing and dance Ever since i was a little Girl.

I Write My Own Lyrics and like to be creative and write about my life and my sorroundings...I Love to give the people what they whant and what they need when it comes to satisfuing them and writting...

Each born in Roanoke "Star City",VA. iLL-iteracy's members developed affinities for music early in their lives. Whether it was jam sessions in the basement or rocking the crowd at their high school football games, their talent and love for all things instrumental was obvious.  The group was officially formed circa 1998, but have known each other since about the age of six.  Beginning with tee-ball, the members had a close friendship with each other that only seemed to grow stronger as time went by.  This is a fact that many people find intriguing, as not too many people tend to have one best friend for so long, let alone an entourage of them.

The group was formed in the Dudley Basement, which was only a half mile away from William Fleming High School where they all attended.  Honors classes, magnet programs, and an enthusiastic approach to learning undoubtedly had an effect on their appreciation for the art of music.  After school, each of the members would gather around a computer, a base-model plastic computer microphone, and a technologically inferior recording program just for kicks.  There was no mission in mind; no money-making scheme...  There was just music.

The members of iLL-iteracy are Scott Dudley - "Chris Prythm", Kirk Dudley - "Speek Eazy", Corey English - "WiLL Spitwell", and George Trent -   "Young Observe". Now operating under the witty moniker "iLL-iteracy,"   they site influences such as God, each other, Roanoke City, prayerful mothers, scornful fathers, the loss of loved ones, and all the typical conditions that define an inner-city.  Their sound is inspirational but far from ignorantly blissful and their musical arsenal ranges from upbeat anthems to thought provoking, more conscious selections.

'iLL-it' shows no indication of slowing down nor do they appear to be fatigued in spite of working day-jobs, earning college degrees, and managing families.  The phrase "due time" undoubtedly comes to mind when you factor in that the team writes, records and mixes all their own music. The group's determination shines through more recent ventures including "iLL-it Beatz," an integral section of the official website (www.iLL-it.com) that was created from beginning to end by Speek Eazy and Chris Prythm. "iLL-it Beatz" showcases and makes available quality, custom-fitted tracks for other artists to use in further sharpening of their respective crafts.  In an industry where 'one-hit-wonders' are prevalent, the individuals that make up iLL-iteracy are bound and determined to be anything but.  They continue to develop their skills on both the artist/producer and executive sides of the business in preparation for the opportunity that most never get. But that's the motivation that pushes them harder and fuels the hunger that so many others lack. A group holding no limits,  versatile with the ability to mesh with any genre, not following 'hype' or others, just the love and passion to make riLL music.

Ameen Abdullah, 25 years old, considers himself an open book. Born in Haiti, Ameen moved to Brooklyn, New York before his first birthday, but claims the Queens as his home, where he’s lived since he was 10 years old. Aside from rapping, he also writes poetry, considering himself more then just a rapper.

Ameen started rapping at sixteen, on his block, trains, and in school. In 2006, Ameen took a hiatus from his rapping, before a trip to Africa, on which he converted from Christianity, to Muslim and became extremely religious. He was inspired to start rapping again because he wanted to improve his game and see where he stood.

Ameen’s first open mic he performed at a New York open mic poetry slam, in 2008. Following that performance, Ameen realized how much he missed the game, and in 2009 his first mix tape dropped.