Blackillac's Phranchyze and Zeale Go From Frenemies to Brothers

ACL Fest all-stars cruise the beats

"...So says 36-year-old rapper Valin Zamarron (Zeale), a longtime Austin standout, about his partnership with 35-year-old..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Blastfamous U.S.A. Takes to the Streets

Hip-hop militants document anti-Trump march

"...also how unified people were over a common goal,” Zeale recalls of last month’s Impeach Trump Solidarity Rally in..."

Feb. 26, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Checking In: Blackillac Begins Recording Its Debut

ATX MCs keeps their eyes on the prize

"...ACL Fest 2019? Austin’s Blackillac, of course. Phranchyze and Zeale spit roast their second-weekend-only 11:45am Saturday slot as if..."

April 21, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Hip-Hop on the Verge

Austin finally cemented a scene, but who will break out nationally?

"...League [of Extraordinary Gz]. It's C.O.D. It's Southbound. It's Zeale. It's Phranchyze." Dark Side of the Moon..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

ATX rap vets double down with an assist from Gary Clark Jr.

"...Friends since middle school, Austin natives Zeale (Valin Zamarron) and Phranchyze (J.J. Shaw) count hip-hop collaborations..."

March 8, 2019 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Casual Victim Pile

Hometown SXSW showcasing sampler

"...Zeale..."

March 12, 2010 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

12 Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

Hip-hop, roots rock, pop, shoegaze, and more to keep your ears ringing

"...Friends since middle school, Austin natives Zeale (Valin Zamarron) and Phranchyze (J.J. Shaw) count hip-hop collaborations..."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by The Music Staff

Hot Luck Review: Blackillac

Dynamic rap duo ready for prime time

"...The duo of South Austin born-n-raised rappers Phranchyze and Zeale, who’ve drawn loads of attention since they began performing..."

May 27, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Coolest Board in Town

Arlyn Studios just upped its ante

"...a show: Thu., Sept. 27, at Trailer Space Records. Zeale Goes AWOL..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Zeale & Phranchyze

Sunday

"...Zeale & PhranchyzeWaterloo Park, Nov. 9..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Music Review by Chase Hoffberger

Off the Record

The Parlor family serves pizza by the slice at the Monarch, Zeale gets down with Grooveline Horns, and crunching numbers for South by Southwest

"...us every now and then onstage," relays local MC Zeale, who sat in for the last leg of the..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Crucial Free Week Concerts

Grab your mask and hit some gratis live shows

"...reverb and other- worldly bravado. – Mars Salazar Flobama, ZealeSwan Dive, Thursday 6..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: The First Hit’s Free (Week)

Free Week, free rides, and freeing your mind!

"...given. Take Blastfamous USA, for instance. That's homegrown rapper Zeale backed by producer/percussionist duo Nght Hcklrs, who have the..."

Jan. 5, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Solstice Festival 2016

"...Zeale..."

June 20, 2016 Photo Gallery

Playback: Zorch Paaarties

Zorch for hire, Ancient VVisdom on loan to Satan, and Charlie Faye updates her relationship status

"...› While jet-setting around America owning mics, Zeale hit Brooklyn to hype the crowd for an Absolut..."

July 26, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Beatbox

Beatbox

"...is now for Austin hip-hop, and it's obvious on Zeale's new mixtape, Haterz and Robotz, the local MC's most..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Music Review by Chase Hoffberger

Fun Fun Fun Fest Sunday Picks

Blurbing Fun Fun Fun Fest one act at a time

"...Cleveland's This Moment in Black History. – Daniel Mee Zeale & Phranchyze..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Music Feature

Summer in the City

Live hip-hop in the ATX

"...The night truly belonged to Zeale 32, though. The South Austin MC, adhering to the..."

June 6, 2008 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Thursday Picks

"...Texas rapper. The 23-year-old MC, often flanked by buddy Zeale 32, samples Curtis Mayfield and brings an OutKast energy..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

South by So Real

Hustling SXSW hip-hop with Matt Sonzala.

"...can do for young local artists, somebody like a Zeale 32? MS: Zeale needs to hustle up some press..."

Feb. 12, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Faster Than Sound: Don’t DM Me, Vote in the Austin Music Poll!

The Austin Music Poll is open all month. Go vote – online!

"...Zeale, aka local Blackillac MC Valin Zamarron, lands in the..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Clarence James Finds Clarity Post-Breakup on Debut

Following high school breakout, 20-year-old Georgetown crooner sticks a jazzy bedroom pop debut

"...Back at the Far Out, Zeale from Blackillac related the story of years ago being..."

June 26, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

ACL Live Review: Gary Clark Jr.

Hometown guitar hero catalyzes other artists and genres

"...prodigies the Peterson Brothers as well as Blackillac co-conspirators Zeale and Phranchyze to freestyle, Clark the catalyst fed the..."

Oct. 13, 2019 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Live Music to See This Weekend

Unpacking Christmas in July

"...Electric and eclectic Afrobeat powerhouse Golden Dawn Arkestra dominates..."

July 14, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff

Live Music to See This Weekend

Your game plan for the next three days

"...Good Friday with Magna Carda Mohawk Fri., June 23,..."

June 23, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff

SXSW Music: List No. 8

Big Krit, Cloud Nothings, Brandy, Brandi, and 187 more.

"...Spirit, Thousand Foot Whale Claw, Troller, Ugly Beats, and Zeale...."

Feb. 20, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Free Week Live Shots

"...both in spades. An audience of ATX mainstays including Zeale, League of Extraordinary Gz orchestrator Reggie Coby, the Subkulture..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Friday Picks & Sleepers

TGIFriday of SXSW, blurb by blurb

"...them back out better for the experience. Michael Toland Zeale..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...Scorpion Child, Sertified, Silent Diane, Sons of Fathers, Wiretree, Zeale, and Zorch...."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

The blurbing of SXSW

"...toured with Celtic rockers Carbon Leaf. – Jim Caligiuri Zeale..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

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