Big Fella Zil

Emerging from Louisiana, rapper Big Fella Zil achieved regional success through his whimsical yet appealing 2018 song "Workin' My Shoulders." Soon, widespread notice arrived as enthusiasts uploaded personal dance clips set to the track. Born Zildjian Barton, Big Fella Zil developed within Shreveport's Louisiana hip-hop community. Around 2015, he started putting out music on the internet, initially consisting of minimalistic songs and extended DJ sets. The first release to attract interest was his catchy "Workin' My Shoulders," after which he issued several additional numbers maintaining a similar party-oriented style. In 2019 came the singles "Driving," "Twerk Sum," and "Cut Up Bad," while 2020 saw the arrival of "Ketchup" alongside "Power Up," a track that included a feature from Dreadhead Dev.