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BIO
IKEZERO
Multimedia artist IKEZERO blends music, video production, and community outreach, with a unique background spanning audio production, marching and symphonic band experience, music theory, and more.
His work in the studio focuses on keyboard compositions, polyphonic productions, and lyrics that explore themes of life, thought, and theory, while incorporating elements of hip-hop, soul, electronic, and indigenous vibes in an inspirational context.
Idris Weekly, born August 16, 1992, in Saint Louis, Missouri, grew up in Saint Louis, Illinois, and Indiana. A composer, songwriter, and producer, he spent four years in high school marching and symphonic bands, playing percussion.
At age 12, Idris moved to Merrillville, Indiana, where he was inspired by his sister, a sketch artist and poet. Her poems led him to rap, sparking the start of his musical journey. By age 17, he became involved in the jerkin' movement, adopting the name "Ike" and later adding "Zero" to represent his evolution. In 2011, he self-released his first album, Just Gettin' Started, which touched on poverty, self-reflection, and relatable emotions while maintaining a fun spirit.
In 2012, he released his second album, D.O.M.E., featuring trance-influenced production and intelligent, thought-provoking lyrics. That same year, he dropped Zerocity, a reflection of his growth into adulthood. In early 2013, he began performing locally, editing and directing music for himself and others. His fourth album, Lyrical Samurai (2014), further solidified his artistic range.
A standout project in IkeZero's career is the 2017 short film HOODIE, which explores racial disparities faced by African Americans through the lens of the iconic garment. The film was a semi-finalist at the SIFF Film Festival 2020.
A passionate supporter of youth, IkeZero has worked with numerous organizations, including Better Family Life (2017), Saint Louis Community College’s "Drawing Ferguson Together" (2015), Girls, Inc.'s "Beat Production Summer Class" (2017), "Paint Saint Louis" (2018), and "LUNCH ON ME" (2021).
IkeZero's artistry and versatility have been showcased in venues alongside artists like Bianca Shaw, NandoSTL, Larayia Gaston, Dax, Dizzy Wright, Tech N9ne, Hedpe, Nonpoint, Trae The Truth, Starlito/Don Trip, and Carshield.