Hinsdale, Illinois Lawrence John Wagner dons the stage name of Illiad who recently collaborated with MyTwinSam and producer Sqvxlls for the wavy sounds behind “Stream”. The rising artist is poised to premiere his “Fire & Water” album sometime next year. Before pursuing his music career, Illiad was a part of 1/82nd F.A. United States Army in Fort Hood, Texas.
He was later deployed to Iraq as a heavy machine gunner in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2011-2012 as a part of a Quick Reaction Force (QRF). With this military background, Illiad implements his strong will and passion into his music, as heard on the single below.