ill-One [real name - Joshua Tochukwu Jakes] grew up with listening to rappers like 50 Cent, Nas, 2pac, Joe Burden, Raskimono, Lucky Dube and Bob Marley; ill-One was in a crew called H2O back then in school, and has been on several rap battle competitions like "Mad Skillz" anchored by M.I and Alabi, "Sprite Triple