Mitchell Quilleon Brown, known by his stage nameKid Quill, is an American rapper from Shelbyville, Indiana. The name Kid Quill originates from his middle name Quilleon with the addition of Kid to the beginning. He made his first notable appearance with his 2016 album The Name Above The Title charting on the Top 10 iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap charts and Billboard Heatseekers. In September 2017, Brown released his second studio album, 94.3 The Reel, that returned to the Top 10 on iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap chart.
Soccer career
While attending Shelbyville Senior High School, Brown was a 3-time Hoosier Heritage All-Conference First Team, 2-time Indiana Soccer Coaches Association Top Team Player Awards, 2-time Indiana All-District First Team, 3-time Top DrawerSoccer Player to Watch, 2-time Indianapolis StarSuper Team, 2011 Indiana All-State 3rd Team Selection, and 2012 NSCAA Soccer All-American Scholar. He decided to continue his soccer career by playing for DePauw University at the collegiate level. He had three appearances in his freshman year, including playing in the NCAA Tournament, and two in his sophomore year. His junior year, Brown decided to quit soccer because the balance of music, soccer, and school was too much.
Music career
While in high school, Brown would rap battle friends in his basement. One of his friends decided to record Brown rapping and uploaded it to YouTube where it received a good number of views. Noticing that there was potential, he decided to pursue rapping. On October 14, 2016, Brown released his debut albumThe Name Above The Title. It charted Top 10 on iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap. It also charted as a Billboard Heatseaker. In September 2017, Brown followed his first album with 94.3 The Reel. This also charted Top 10 on iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap Charts. He spent the following year as support on nationals tours with Devvon Terrell, SoMo, Skizzy Mars and Bryce Vine. On September 6th, 2019, Brown released his fourth album, titled Sunset Diner, inspired by his adolescence, 80s and 90s music and his life experiences.
