Reconcile (rapper)

Reconcile
Birth name Ronald Stephen Lillard, Jr.
Also known as Reconcile, Ronnie
Born (1989-03-20) March 20, 1989
Fort Myers, Florida
Genres Hip hop, political hip hop, Christian hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, singer, songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2012–present
Labels Frontline Movement
Associated acts No Malice, Thi'sl, John Givez
Website iamreconcile.com

Ronald Stephen "Ronnie" Lillard, Jr. (born March 20, 1989),[1] known by the stage name Reconcile, is an American hip hop recording artist. Reconcile gained notoriety after releasing a free project entitled Abandoned Hope in 2012 on Full Ride Music, a label founded by rapper Thi'sl.[2] His second album, Sacrifice, was released in 2014 on the Frontline Movement label.[3] Sacrifice was his first album to chart on the Billboard charts.[4] Reconcile signed a production contract with Street Symphony's Track or Die production label in 2015. His follow-up release, Catchin' Bodies was released on September 18, 2015.

Early life

Reconcile was born on March 20, 1989, as Ronald Stephen Lillard, Jr. in Fort Myers, Florida.[1] Reconcile was the second child of Tiffany Cummings who gave birth to him at the age of 16. He was raised by his father Ronald Stephen Lillard, Sr., after his parents got divorced. Reconcile played football linebacker position for Lehigh Senior High School. He is one of nine children and has four brothers and four sisters.[1]

College

Lillard was awarded a full scholarship to Rice University Rice to play the remainder of his collegiate days at linebacker starting in 2008.[1] While at Rice, he played a special teams role his freshman year.[1] Before his junior year, he sustained an injury that ended his football playing days.[1] He received his Bachelor of Arts degree (Triple Majoring) in religious studies, philosophy, and sociology.[1] Post-collegiate football, he turned his focus over to making hip hop music as well as forming a non-profit (Live Frontline) that helps mentor at-risk teens on probation in inner-city Houston, TX .

Music career

Reconcile released a free project entitled Abandoned Hope, on March 23, 2012 while Reconcile was still a senior in college. The project received over 45K downloads and garnered the attention of producer Street Symphony.[2] On May 20, 2014 Reconcile released his first album entitled Sacrifice.[3] Sacrifice charted #3 on iTunes Hip Hop and debuted on the Billboard charts, landing placement on the Top Rap Albums at No. 20.[4]

Personal life

Lillard is married to LaDwaina "Dway" Lillard,[5] and is presently residing in Miami, Florida with his wife and children.

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[4]
US
Chr		 US
Gos		 US
Rap
Abandoned Hope – – –
Sacrifice
  • Released: May 20, 2014
  • Label: Frontline Movement
  • CD, digital download
 21 7 20
Catchin Bodies' EP
  • Released: September 18, 2015
  • Label: Track Or Die
  • CD, digital download
 30 35 –

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rice Owls football. "Ronnie Lillard Bio". Rice Owls football. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  2. 1 2 Burkey, Josh (April 30, 2012). "Reconcile - Abandoned Hope". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  3. 1 2 New Release Tuesday (May 20, 2014). "Sacrifice by Reconcile". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f[0]=ts_chart_artistname%3AReconcile&f[1]=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=Reconcile
  5. ↑ ReconcileUs official twitter account (October 5, 2012). "Happy Birthday to my wife @ladwainalillard". Twitter. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
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