“Today they possess the singular aim of reminding people that before rap went ‘gangsta,’ hip-hop was mostly about fun.”

“With sharp eyes for satire and keen ears for solid hooks, Roanoke’s Illbotz have been creating hip-hop people can laugh with since 2003.”

“Futuristic beats with mid-to-late ’80s style lyrics over top. Adventurous, funny, and engaging.”

“Part hip-hop, part old-school rap, and mostly stand-up comedy, Illbotz definitely know how to mix up a great time.”

“Illbotz were one of the headliners at Underground Melodies, where they seriously rocked the spot and went crazy. The entire crowd throbbed with the bass, and Big Perm waded through the audience with girls swarmed around him. Sexy robots eat Chick-fil-A.”

“Illbotz are a comedy rap trio with old school hip-hop influences. Forget that new rap crap – this is a time warp to 1993. Ballsy beats, outlandish movie references (like Halle Berry's boobies in Swordfish), and songs about every show go-er’s favorite beer PBR.”

“Illbotz, who have raps and jokes and spaghetti (apologies to Dave Chappelle), can often be found working with a wild variety of indie acts.”

“Illbotz: The Best Band You've Never Heard of That Reminds Me of Bobby Jimmy & the Critters ”

“When Stevie D., Big Perm and D.J. Samson are on the loose, it's a good time.”

“On stage, [Stevie D] Davies [of Illbotz] is the showman, hopping around in oversized toy medallions. He is a thin and enthusiastic yin to [Big Perm] Fowlkes' plentiful and subdued yang. Davies raps in staccato bursts of lyrics, Fowlkes flows.”

“[Illbotz] succeed in this odd musical experiment by relying on two unifying elements: well-metered verses and a wholly off-kilter sense of humor, both of which are firmly intertwined throughout some great songs and totally enjoyable interludes. ”