In 2004 Mr. Zills opened Dungeon Studios and in 2010 renamed to Asylum Recording Studios, started his own music label and soon following his own digital distribution that have assisted in the careers of several notable artists from the Midwest. In 2013 Mr. Zills moved his label,  distribution and built a new facility for Asylum Recording Studios in Dubuque, Iowa; where he continues to assist other artists with their musical talents. In 2021 Asylum Recording Studios became the first approved SAG/AFTRA Audio House in Iowa. As of 2022, Asylum Recording Studios is the ONLY Black owned SAG approved Audio House in the state.

Growing up in a musically inclined family, Mr. Zills learned how to appreciate different sounds, while learning the intricate details of music creation through his family of aunts, uncles, which includes his gospel singing Grandmother, Gladys Beamon. He cultivated what he loved through the years.

Zills has a lot of accomplishments under his belt including music production, movie scoring, former Arts & Cultural Commissioner of Dubuque, Music director of a local arts organization, several music releases, underground club remixes, and edits being played globally.