Illest Intertainment Wikipedia
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Illest Intertainment
Since 1999
*Illest Intertainment TimeLine of Success*
August of 1999 Dion Wilson Starts up Indie Recording Label: Tru Playa Records
November of 1999 Indie Recording Label: Tru Playa records is Changed to: Illest Intertainment
August of 2000 Illest Intertainment Signs it's First Artist (Soulja Ed, aka Eddy Kool) outside of the Ceo
June of 2001 Illest Intertainment Signs it's Second Artist (Don Ka, aka A-town)
July of 2001 Soulja Ed Releases; 61 Invitations
September of 2001 Illest Intertainment Conducts it's First Gospel Tour
April of 2002 The Illest Intertainment/Ceo Enlist in the USMC
August of 2002 The Illest Intertainment/Ceo continues to run daily operations part time while enlisted in USMC
October of 2002 The Illest Intertainment/Ceo Puts in Major Overtime/Part-Time Hours to Strengthen
Illest Intertainment as a Whole
January of 2003 The Illest Intertainment/Ceo is Deployed to Iraq in Support of OIFI, Illest Intertainment Takes a Brief Hiatus
August of 2003 The Illest Intertainment/Ceo Returns From Iraq< Back in the Saddle with
Illest Intertainment, and releases Tha Unknown Soulja "Im Back"
January of 2005 The Illest Intertainment/Ceo Deploys Again in Support of OIFIII, however
Illest Intertainment Still Continues to Operate, but under a 60% Work Load
January of 2006 The Illest Intertainment/Ceo Returns From Iraq< Back in the Saddle with
Illest Intertainment, and Brings Illest Intertainment Back to a 100% Work Load
May of 2006 Illest Intertainment Releases it's First Label Collaboration:
Illest Intertainment's 2006 Memorial Weekend Bike Fest Exclusive Release
September of 2006 Illest Intertainment Signs Neicy, its First Female Vocalist
November of 2006 Illest Intertainment Opens Up: Illest Intertainment's Branch Office in Jacksonville, Nc.
December of 2006 Illest Intertainment Launches: Soulja Foundation
January of 2007 Illest Intertainment Launches: Double I Clothing
March of 2007 Illest Intertainment moves into it's own: Illest Intertainment's Corporate Office
July of 2007 Illest Intertainment Conducts, and Host it's First Annual Grand Bash
September of 2007 Illest Intertainment Launches: Trial Music Intertainment
*September of 2007 Illest Intertainment Launches: The Official Illest Intertainment 42¢ U.S. Postage Stamp
October of 2007 Illest Intertainment Revenues for Postage Stamp Come to a Total of:
627 20 Stamp Booklets Sold in 1 Month
January of 2008 Illest Intertainment Starts it's own Official Basketball Team (The Carolina Bulls)
April of 2008 Illest Intertainment Launches: Official Illest Intertainment Spring Water
June of 2008 Illest Intertainment Signs a $10,000 Deal with Sprint/Nextel To Release: Soulja Wireless
July of 2008 Illest Intertainment Launches: Illest Intertainment Mobile News
August of 2008 Illest Intertainment Launches: Illest Intertainment's Magic Touch Auto Detail
**August of 2008 Illest Intertainment Signs it's First Youngest Artist: Young E.
September of 2008 Illest Intertainment Signs a $2,500 Deal with Nike To Release:
Illest Intertainment Athletic Shoes
October of 2008 Illest Intertainment Launches: Double I Publication Company
August of 2009 Illest Intertainment Launches upon the Label: Illest Intertainment Distribution Company
October of 2009 The Illest Intertainment Ceo Closes Down Illest Intertainment- For Label Re-Construction
November of 2009 Illest Intertainment receives rights, and Licenses to Go Worldwide
(Distribution and Performance in 14 Countries)
February of 2010 Illest Intertainment resurfaces with full label reconstruction, and a new name:
Illest Intertainment Worldwide
March of 2010 Illest Intertainment returns Welcome Back and Releases the Highly Anticipated Single: “Welcome Back"
April of 2010 Illest Intertainment opens up a New Establishment: Illest Intertainment Security Firm
May of 2010 Illest Intertainment opens up a New Establishment: The Carolina Graphic Shop
June of 2010 Illest Intertainment Launches: Underground Exposure (Magazine and Online News Outlet)
July of 2010 Illest Intertainment Grows Successfully From 3 Employees to 25 Worldwide Employees
November of 2010 Illest Intertainment Worldwide Starts its Very Own Basketball League.
Illest Intertainment Worldwide Estimated Assets Net Worth $876,345.16 as of September2010
Illest Intertainment’s 12 Year Biography
Intro
Dion Wilson, Better Known as: Tha Unknown Soulja (Also Known As The Master P. of The Underground) is A Underground American Entertainer, and Entrepreneur. He is the Founder, and CEO of: Illest Intertainment; Illest Intertainment Worldwide, And also the same for all of the other Establishments (See Entertainer) that fall under: Illest Intertainment; Illest Intertainment Worldwide.
Biography
In November of 83’ Wilson was born in Conway, South Carolina, 10 years later than his oldest brother. As a childhood dream of being a Narcotics Detective, he later found a different Love……Music, Wilson a.k.a: Tha Unknown Soulja, started constructing his own music constantly, and constantly sending in Many Demos to various Recording Labels of his interest. However even though the constant and very hard work of constructing many demos, It seemed to Tha Unknown Soulja, as he would get no or little response time after time. Not wanting to waste anymore of his time Tha Unknown Soulja decided to form his own Recording Label. Financing for Illest Intertainment came from funds, Wilson earned up from a total of 4 part time jobs he held at once while attending high school.
Education
Wilson attended the very first Christian School in the Wampee Area of South Carolina
1997 -2001
High School Diploma as The First African American To Graduate from North Myrtle Beach Christian School
2000-2001
Wilson Currently Holds Two Masters Degrees (1) Business Management (2) Music Industry Berklee Music College, University of Phoenix
2014
Groups
Boy Scouts of America
Wilson earns his Eagle Scout Award in 1998 as the first African American to earn the Eagle Scout award in Horry County
United States Marines
Wilson joined the Us Marines in 2002 shortly after arriving at his first duty station deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/OIF-I
2002-2003
Wilson gracefully returned in 2003 as a Combat Veteran
2003-2005
Wilson deployed again in early 2005 again in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom/OIF-III
2005-2006
Wilson again returned after being a resident of Iraq for 1 complete year there. Through Gods many blessings, Wilson decided to hang up the Marine Life, therefore his music was calling him to come put in work full time.
Entertainer
Over the course of his music career, Tha Unknown Soulja has gained 2 Underground Black Singles for 2 songs including the #1 very first hit single from Illest Intertainment (1) “Do Ya Thang” featuring one of the Earliest Artist from Illest Intertainment. (Don Ka’) Tha Unknown Soulja Later in 2007 later Released (2) “9 to 5 ) which also went Underground Black along side various artist of Illest Intertainment. Tha Unknown Soulja also gained 5 Underground Platinum Singles Entitled (1) “459” “A Soulja’s Code for Love” , The #1 Gospel Hit Entitled (2) Where Were You along side Neicy of: Illest Intertainment. (3) A Thousand Miles featured with Young E. of Illest Intertainment, (4) Bend Over, a feature with National Recording Artist Akon, and (5) Hold Yuh, a feature with Semi National Recording Artist Gyptian. With a total of (2) Black Releases, and (5) Platinum Releases , Tha Unknown Soulja also has a grand host of Bronze, Gold, and Silver Releases also.
In 1999; shortly after finishing his Debut Album: Tha Unknown Soulja. Tha Unknown Soulja went and formed his own Recording Label Tru Playa Records shortly after, in spite of the many intriguing remarks from many avid supporters of the Label ( Females) Tha Unknown Soulja Changed the name of the Label From Tru Playa Records to: Illest Intertainment, which intern to this day of time became : Illest Intertainment Worldwide
With Tha Unknown Soulja as its premier artist, Illest Intertainment went on to release many Singles & Albums from artist such as Soulja Ed, also known as Eddy Kool,- later named in 2009 by: Tha Unknown Soulja as (Xo of the label), A-town , Neciy, Dirty G. Young E., Tarawa , Psychotic D., Young Brasha, Danny D., and Li` Li Also Illest Intertainment it self with a collaboration of many of the artist has released many Singles & Albums Exclusive Releases.
After all of the many attempts of trying to get the right demo material to a Corporate Record Label, Tha Unknown Soulja showed his love, and discipline as a Artist, and with that it lead to: In 1999 Owning his own record company: Illest Intertainment. In 1999 he self-produced the labels first album: Trying 2 Come Up!
After Selling Hundreds, to Thousands of Records he decided to sign his company Illest Intertainment to a Distribution Deal with many eager and hungry distributors, in the sole interest to sign Illest Intertainment to a distribution deal Tha Unknown Soulja Decided to maneuver label funds, and start his own small legitimate Distribution Company which holds the record as we speak: Delivering the most compact disc, and Illest Intertainment Merchandise Underground than any other Underground Distributors.
His First hit Single Release “Do Ya Thang” sold over 270 Copies in the first week in a half which lead to over 600 copies sold in the first month, and doubling that amount the following month bringing the single to Underground Black in less than 6 months, and when you talking underground that’s incredible.
Although most of his singles were released from albums, and became top sellers, A stand alone single released in 2001, “459” “A Soulja’s Code For Love” sold over 750 Copies in less than 1 month.
As Founder, and CEO of Illest Intertainment , Wilson presides over a empire that includes Illest Intertainment, Double I Records, Under Tha Dirt Soulja Productions, Soulja Wireless, Illest Intertainment Distribution, Soulja Instrumentals, Trail Music Intertainment, Double I Publication Co. The Official Illest Intertainment Basketball Team: The Carolina Bulls, Double I Clothing (which includes: Lady Intertainment), Worldwide Ringtones, and Wallpapers, Magic Touch Auto Detail, Illest Intertainment Budget Rental, Illest Intertainment’s Spring Bottled Water, Official: Illest Intertainment Athletic Footwear,(>partnership with Nike™) Soulja Foundation, Soulja Foundation “Overseas” Illest Intertainment Mobile News, The Carolina Graphic Shop, Underground Exposure, Illest Intertainment Security Firm, Illest Intertainment Films, D. Wilson Enterprises, D. Wilson Management, and The 50% Owned Red & Black Night Club in Miami, Florida. Wilson is ranked as one of the top Entrepreneurs in The Underground Music/ Entertainment Field.
In which later Underground Forbes America lists Wilson three times consecutively as one of the Undergrounds highest paid Entertainers/ Entrepreneurs (2008, 09, 2010). With a estimated business dealings income of $364,816.20. At one time the estimated worth of his business dealings reached over $470 Thousand, Although, through all estimated income is for the most part poured back in to Illest Intertainment Worldwide. Wilson subsequently Sold: Under Tha Dirt Soulja Productions, and Illest Intertainment Budget Rental.
Soulja Wireless is a Joint Venture with Sprint/Nextel , in which upon lead the release of Soulja Wireless, Soulja Wireless sold more than 1000 Soulja Wireless Cell Phones and Plans Combined within a month. Illest Intertainment is said and proven to be a Financial Powerhouse, on a set goal by Wilson to make the first One Million Dollars in Illest Intertainment History.
In 2008 Illest Intertainment moved out of the Illest Intertainment shop to the Corporate Spot. With (2) Office locations, the Main Corporate Office in Little River Sc, and a Branch Office In Jacksonville Nc. With a third (Illest Intertainment’s Corporate Sub Office) Opening up Momentary in North Myrtle Beach, Sc
In Addition in 2008 Wilson inked a $2,500 deal with athletic giant Nike™ to release an Official Illest Intertainment Athletic Shoe which was first released in the winter of 2008.
November 2009 Illest Intertainment Receives Rights and Licenses to 14 countries Worldwide to Distribute, Any Illest Intertainment Products within those 14 countries, with the ability to have any Illest Intertainment Artist the rights to perform oversees, in the total of 14 countries.
Tha Unknown Soulja/ Illest Intertainment brand continues to evolve & support through his, surrounding local community, and the Local Tri City/State Area of Horry County through various youth centers, public and private schools, also with his non profit (2008) Soulja Foundation, and his public youth speaking program “You Can Make It”(2008)
Community Involvement
Illest Intertainment’s community outreach extends throughout Horry County. D. Wilson/Illest Intertainment’s, goal is to make sure all kids have, the same opportunities as every other child across the board, and also provide assistance to all ages individuals, and or families within the community.
In 2006 Wilson/Illest Intertainment performed a public youth speaking tour at various middle and elementary schools in Horry County
In 2007 Illest Intertainment gives out over 100 pairs of Jordan Tennis Shoes to the boys and girls home of Horry County
In 2008 Illest Intertainment hold its first: Back 2 School Benefit, Illest Intertainment gave out over $2,000 worth of school supplies to the community , in the event to help needy parents and guardians with the purchasing of school materials for school.
In 2008 Illest Intertainment Hold it’s First: A Youth Christmas Program, Illest Intertainment gives out over $5,000 in gifts.
Clothing Line
Growing up in Tallwood, South Carolina Wilson recognized that fashionable clothing and even simple clothing were/was staring to get out of reach for the family with the average and below average income. As a result D. Wilson /Illest Intertainment launched Double I Clothing as a clothing company in 2007 to provide designer, and simplicity to the basic but very fashionable clothing at affordable prices. During the whole complete first year of production Illest Intertainment’s Double I Clothing was sold out almost 97% after being shelved at stores, and even at the Illest Intertainment Corporate Office. In 2009 Lady Intertainment a female division of Double I Clothing is released to provide clothing options for all females also.
Military Career
In 2002 Wilson, singed a contract for (4) Total years with the Untied States Marine Corps with being as lucky as getting stationed as close as possible at Camp Lejeune NC, which is only two hours from his first love: Illest Intertainment. Wilson Deployed with a total of 18 months to Iraq in support of Iraqi freedom and also Iraqi Enduring Freedom, In 2003 Wilson Takes part in the top 5 Rescue of Army POW-Jessica Lynch. In 2006 Wilson Brings home a total of 9 Ribbons, and a end rank of Corporal (E-4)
Illest Intertainment Basketball Team
In 2006 Illest Intertainment links with Horry County Parks Dept. to launch an Official Youth Basketball Team giving the team an official basketball name,(The Carolina Bulls). The Carolina Bulls played different recreational teams in within the County (Horry). However in 2008 Illest Intertainment takes its Team, and the Team Name: The Carolina Bulls, to the AAU Division of Basketball ages 13-18 Boys The Carolina Bulls so far have the current all time establishment stats of 24-7
Illest Intertainment’s Most Recent
October 2009: Illest Intertainment Releases 3 Different New Designs with Nike.
January 2010: Illest Intertainment is Now: Illest Intertainment Worldwide
May 2010: The Carolina Graphic Shop Opens
June 2010: Illest Intertainment Attended Two Summer James within 1week NY/Nj & Washington State
November2010: Illest Intertainment Prepares For The Carolina Stallions-All Female Basketball Team
Illest Intertainment’s Discography
1999: Tha Unknown Soulja’s >> Trying to Come Up. 1999: Soulja Ed’s >> Soulja Ed 2000: Psychotic D.’s >> So Psychotic 2000: Tha Unknown Soulja’s >> Bigg Stuff 2000: Soulja Ed’s >> It’s War Room Baby 2001: Soulja Ed’s >> 61 Invitations 2001: Don “Ka” >> The Don 2001: Illest Intertainment’s >> The Collaboration “Trying To Move” 2001: Psychotic D.’s >> So Psychotic Pt. 2 ”Off My Chest” 2001: Tha Unknown Soulja’s >> A Soulja’s Touch 2001: Illest Intertainment’s >> Tour Collaborations 2002: Soulja Ed’s >> Get It How You Live 2002: Tha Unknown Soulja’s >> No Guarantees 2002: Tha Unknown Soulja ‘s >>A Soulja’s Touch “Re Constructed” 2004: Tarawa’s >> Heels On… Check! 2006: Tha Unknown Soulja ‘s >>A Soulja’s Touch “Im Back” 2006: Tarawa’s >> The Front Lines Sexiest 2006: Young Brasha >> Young Brasha 2006: Illest Intertainment’s >> 2006 Exclusive Bike Week Release 2006: Illest Intertainment’s >> Illest Intertainment’s Exclusive’s Just For You 2006 Y. Brasha & Ms. James >> The Collaboration-- The Young`en & Front Lines Sexiest 2006: Illest Intertainment’s >> Tour Collaborations “God Grace on Everything” 2007: Soulja Ed’s >> The Mini Mix Tape 2007: Neicy’s >> I Found him 2007: Illest Intertainment’s >> 2007 Exclusive Bike Week Release 2007: Illest Intertainment’s >> Illest Intertainment’s “God’s Grace on Everything” 2008: Dirty G.’s >> Intro 2 A Balla’s ife Style 2008: Young E. >> Freshman On Deck 2008: Illest Intertainment’s >> 2008 Exclusive Bike Week Release 2008: Illest Intertainment’s >> Illest Intertainment’s Exclusive’s Just For You 2008: Danny D. >> Danny D. 2008: Neicy’s >> A Lady’s Touch to a Woman’s Dream 2008: Illest Intertainment’s >> The Long Awaited Gospel Release 2009: Illest Intertainment’s >> 2009 Exclusive Bike Week Release 2009: Illest Intertainment’s >> Illest Intertainment’s Exclusive’s Just For You 2009: Tarawa James’s >> Tarawa James –Self Entitled 2010: Li~Li >> The Beginning 2010: Illest Intertainment’s >> The Gospel Release “God’s Grace On Everything” 2010: Tha Unknown Soulja >> The Master P. Of The Underground 2010: Illest Intertainment’s >> Illest Intertainment’s 12 Year Anniversary Disc 2011: Eddy Kool’s >> Kool Season 2011: Illest Intertainment’s >> Illest Intertainment’s 13 & Counting 2013: Illest Intertainment’s >> Illest Intertainment’s 15 Years of ILLEST 2013: MUNIE >> Can’t Believe 2015: Tradeesha, Young Sup >> This Is Real 2018: Tradeesha >> Someone 2019
Illest Intertainment’s References/ Links
Horry County has a newly found: Independent Recording Label.<<<1999
The so named newly found Independent Recording Label changes its name.<<<1999
Illest Intertainment signs two more artist to the Roster.<<<2001
Horry County’s Independent Recording Label <<<<: Illest Intertainment profits in other county’s <<<2002
Illest Intertainment’s Ceo enlist in the U.S. Marines.<<<2002
Illest Intertainment’s Ceo to be deployed in the result of Operation Iraqi Freedom.<<<2003
Has Illest Intertainment Folded it’s hands <<<2004
Back in the saddle, the Illest Intertainment’s Ceo returns. <<<2006
Illest Intertainment releases three #1 Albums selling over 850+ <<<2006
Illest Intertainment sells out; of first time release: Exclusive Bike Week Disc <<<<2006
Is Illest Intertainment’s turning out; Turning Out to be a Family so to speak.<<<2007
Illest Intertainment signs Youngest Artist. <<<2007
Illest Intertainment Throws a All Free Party. <<<2008
Independent Recording Label: Illest Intertainment set to Release a Postage Stamp<<<<<<2008
Illest Intertainment Gives away $2,200 in free school supplies. <<<2008
Illest Intertainment Sings a $2,500 deal with athletic giant merchandiser: Nike<<<<<<<<2008
A Youth Christmas Illest Intertainment does. <<<2008
Illest Intertainment releases natural spring water. <<<2009
A Deal with Nike Illest Intertainment Releases 3 New Designs with Nike’s. <<<2009
3 Consecutive years Illest Intertainment sells out completely of Bike Week Release <<< 2009
Illest Intertainment hits it’s 10 Year Anniversary. <<<2009
Illest Intertainment now Known as: Illest Intertainment Worldwide <<<<<<<2010
Illest Intertainment’s Re-Organization <<<<<<<<<<<<<<2010
Illest Intertainment schedule to hold 12yr Anniversary Dinner, Invitations only. <<<2009
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