Shin Dong‑yeol, born December 18, 1980 in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, emerged as the South Korean rapper Bill Stax after early exposure to underground hip‑hop circles. His breakthrough came with the 2004 release of the debut album The Genesis, which established his presence on the domestic rap scene. Bill Stax followed with Guerrilla Muzik, Vol. 1 – Prologue in 2011, Guerrilla Muzik Vol. 3 'Exodos' in 2013, and the 2020 studio effort Detox, each project reflecting a maturation of lyrical complexity and production quality. Notable singles include "How You Doing?" (2014), the latter showcasing a continued relevance in the evolving K‑hip‑hop market. Throughout his career Bill Stax participated in the competitive show Show Me the Money 3, signed with labels such as Master Plan Production, Hip Hop Playa, and later YG Entertainment, and maintained a steady chart presence with several releases entering the Korean digital charts.
