ILL WONKA – PRODUCER
ill Wonka, born Wilfred Banaci, is a producer/engineer from the Washington, DC area.

Inspired by the likes of Kanye West, Zaytoven, and many others. Wonka went on to study music and produce his own records. Having gone through the Omega School of Recording and done a handful of internships around town iLL Wonka moved forward with his career working as an engineer at K.C. productions and freelancing he came together with a fellow producer and friend Bentley Haze under the name Elite City Studios. Over the years ill Wonka produced for LightShow, Shy Glizzy, Big Flock, Black Cobain, Felpe Dro, Willtharapper, Ray Vicks, Goo Glizzy Kingpen Slim, Lambo Anlo, Coka Kazi, Nike Nando, Y.C Freddie P, and many others. Between criminal charges and contract disputes, iLL Wonka has been behind a mass of great music and continues to be a pioneer behind the scenes of DMV music. Arguably one of the most influential producers in the Washington D.C. streets. Arising as the heart of the music from D.C. Soulful samples, Hard hitting drums and Lush melodies iLL Wonka’s sound is synonymous with Washington D.C. and its history. As seen with all the Great producers Wonka continues to breath new life and sound into the DMV music scene while influencing a new sound in hip hop.