bilyg

bilyg's real name is Keagan James Spradling. He was born in Carmichael, California on December 12th, 1995. Keagan is proud to be a trans man. He began his transition at 19 years old. He lived in California until 2021. At the start of 2022 his partner and him moved to Oregon to start a new adventure. Their son was born April 27th, 2024. 

Growing up Keagan struggled with depression and anxiety. He attempted suicide at 16 and was put on a 5150.  Before this he was put on many medications, forced into therapy and programs for troubled kids. With everyone trying to "fix" him he felt lost   and useless to society which led to drug and alcohol abuse for many years. 

His best friend Kendra Marie Langham died on January 10th, 2015. Her and two friends were hit by a drunk driver going the wrong way on the I-80 freeway. Through the grief of this unexpected loss at 19 he started to make healthier choices. He found a healthy outlet by expressing himself. He started writing lyrics to beats off youtube. bilyg has no formal musical training and has just started to learn piano and develop his singing voice as of 2024.

bilyg's goal through his music is to inspire others to use their voice and share their story. He hopes to connect with people all over the world who resonate with his songs. His goal is to show others they are not alone and be an example to his son of how to follow the dreams of your heart. He also wishes to express his deepest thoughts and personal feelings through his music. From his study with the Kabbalah Centre he has developed a deep connection to his source and desires to channel a message of love, unity and light to the world. His plan is to make as much music as possible with his friends, be experimental with sound and most of all have fun doing what he loves!

Favorite Quotes by Karen Berg:

"Each of us has unique gifts, and it is our responsibility to make use of these gifts and to share them with others."

"A spiritual person is someone who says, 'This is who I am. If you like what I have become, then learn from what you see so that you, too, can become a part of the same Light that I am a part of."

"That which is truly spiritual creates the energy of oneness and unity." 

bilyg's biggest career highlights so far have been his Power of Music events that promoted local artists and raised money for the artists and a non-profit. bilyg offers a captivating performance combining intuitive freestyle for the current moment and includes his fan favorite songs. He knows how to engage with the crowd lightening things up, allowing you to laugh and open your heart. 

bilyg is currently looking to play more shows to have a larger reach with his music. He is also looking to collaborate with other artists, break the boundaries of genre and finish his third album.

Support bilyg by streaming his music on all major platforms. Youtube and Spotify links are in the top right corner where you can also find the link to his Instagram. Give him a follow or sign up for our mailing list to stay updated on current bilyg news! You can also purchase Awakened Heart shirts and CDs from our Store which are available for a limited time only so don't wait!