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Illustrate |
Illustrate stepped on the Hip Hop music scene in 1995. Back in the days when KJ-52 was known as King J Mack and Mars Ill’s Manchild was beginning work with The Pride. In the Denver music scene, where Illustrate began, he was working with a local secular music label known as Kut-N-Kru Records. While working with this label, Illustrate was mentored in his musical production by DJ Scratch G. Scratch G also taught him the basics of sound recording. The first few songs they recorded were on a ¼ in reel to reel which gave them a limited eight tracks to record with. Beats were produced on an Esoniq EPS. Although the set up was simple, it built a foundation for Illustrate to create musically.
0ver 25 years later and Illustrate still creates new music. With the release of several independent solo efforts and a compilation release with former label mate Minority, he still chases his passion of sharing his faith through the music. While collaborating with various artists throughout the years, Illustrate has refined his skills as an artist and producer and dramatically grown in his faith in Christ. Illustrate has worked with artists and producers such as Manchild (Mar’s Ill), Judah Priest, Redcloud, Saltybeats, Jesthebeats, Shadow of the Locust, Jeremiah Dirt, Elan Brio, K.P.(4th Ave Jones), Man of War, Fros’T, G Life Outreach, and Represent. Each of these collaborations has allowed Illustrate to refine his art and build strong friendships with these artists.
As of October of 2016, Illustrate has become an official member of Shadow of the Locust. Although he has been friends with Jeremiah Dirt and a Locust fan for most of his time creating music, he had never pursued becoming an official member. As a member of Shadow of the Locust, Illustrate has built strong relationships within the squad. He has collaborated with Codak, Jeremiah Dirt, and CalmPlex on different solo releases.
In 2020, Illustrate released two new albums. As the result of Covid restrictions, Illustrate was left with limitless free time. He used his time and talents to create more music with the intention encouraging others. This resulted in the two releases, “Kick Drum” and “The Year of Vision.” In 2023, Illustrate continues to create with a new upcoming solo releases, the SOTL AMAC Vol 2, a remix álbum, as well as a collaboration EP with Procyse (Denver, CO).
0ver 25 years later and Illustrate still creates new music. With the release of several independent solo efforts and a compilation release with former label mate Minority, he still chases his passion of sharing his faith through the music. While collaborating with various artists throughout the years, Illustrate has refined his skills as an artist and producer and dramatically grown in his faith in Christ. Illustrate has worked with artists and producers such as Manchild (Mar’s Ill), Judah Priest, Redcloud, Saltybeats, Jesthebeats, Shadow of the Locust, Jeremiah Dirt, Elan Brio, K.P.(4th Ave Jones), Man of War, Fros’T, G Life Outreach, and Represent. Each of these collaborations has allowed Illustrate to refine his art and build strong friendships with these artists.
As of October of 2016, Illustrate has become an official member of Shadow of the Locust. Although he has been friends with Jeremiah Dirt and a Locust fan for most of his time creating music, he had never pursued becoming an official member. As a member of Shadow of the Locust, Illustrate has built strong relationships within the squad. He has collaborated with Codak, Jeremiah Dirt, and CalmPlex on different solo releases.
In 2020, Illustrate released two new albums. As the result of Covid restrictions, Illustrate was left with limitless free time. He used his time and talents to create more music with the intention encouraging others. This resulted in the two releases, “Kick Drum” and “The Year of Vision.” In 2023, Illustrate continues to create with a new upcoming solo releases, the SOTL AMAC Vol 2, a remix álbum, as well as a collaboration EP with Procyse (Denver, CO).
Contact info, Illustrate:
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Illustrate Email: [email protected]
Illustrate Video: youtube.com/LocustFistTV Illustrate Music: Illustrate.bandcamp.com Illustrate Web: Illustrate FB |
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Discography, Illustrate:(all of Illustrate's Music is available on BandCamp or "Illustrate" on iTunes, Spotify, or any of your other favorite streaming platforms)
FULL LENGTH'S -Illustrate & SOTL, "a Mighty Army Cometh, vol.2”, 2023 -Illustrate & Procyse, TBD, TBD -Illustrate & Saltybeats, Avid Artist, TBD -Illustrate, “Hunger Pangs Vol. 2”, 2023 -Illustrate, “Sarcastic Artistry”, 2022 -Illustrate, “The Year of Vision“, 2020 -Illustrate, “Kick Drum” , 2020 -Illustrate & SOTL, "a Mighty Army Cometh, vol.1", 2017 -Illustrate, "Faith, Love, & Hip Hop", 2016 -Illustrate, “Hunger Pangs - Remixes and Rare Gems”, 2015 -Illustrate, "True Indeed", 2014 -Illustrate, "The Art of Losing Myself", 2011 -Illustrate, "Rezurrected Muzic Presents… The Circus", 2010 -Illustrate, "Chronicles of Life", 2007 -Illustrate, "Illosophy", 2005 -Illustrate, "Focus", 1999 -Illustrate, "Summons of a Soldier", 1996 FEATURES:
-Los Conejos Muertos, “Brain Dead”, 2023 -Fame Montana, “Joy”, 2023 -S M GLife Compilation, “He Told Me Everything”, “COTC”, “Overthinking”, “I’m Sorry”, 2022 -G:enesis, “LowKey Loki”, 2021 Divine Flava, “Divine Drip”, “Scream”, The Finale 2021 -Corey Clark, “Gospel Rap Music”, 2021 -G:enesis, “Purpose”, 2019 -SOTL, "Bizarre", "Dancehall Daggers" a Mighty Army Cometh 2017 -Jeremiah Dirt, “Feel the Break”, the Rebel Lion, 2016 -Slick Reborn, “Rise Up”, From the Streets to the Church Vol. 1 2016 -Rollah, "Hope of Glory", Round 3 2015 -Represent, "Endangered MC's", "Pioneer", State of the Union 2013 -Minority, “Constantine”, Who I Am 2012 -Divine Flavor, "Mirror Me", 20.10 Compilation 2011 -Minority, “Mic Dreams”,"Colorado Kid","do Your Thang", Mic Dreams 2007 -Fros’T, “All the Kings Men”, Life Long Journey 2000 -Fashion Expo Round 1, “Who Am I? (w/ Joe Bereal) 2003 -Jendor - Sequence Six: The Sad Planet, "MC's From The Womb" 1999 |
Downloadable, Illustrate:
SINGLES: -Illustrate, “You Know the Rules”, featuring Fame Montana and DJ Stibs, 2023 -Illustrate, “Poets Poetry”, featuring I’ll Se7en and Procyse, 2023 -Illustrate & Saltybeats, “Take Me Higher”, featuring Felicia Rey, 2023 -Illustrate, “Personal”, featuring GS, Chain Breaker, and DJ Konz, 2022 -Illustrate, “Askin’ for a Friend” featuring Arlizzy, 2022 -Illustrate, “Show Me the Way” featuring Cait Buckley, 2022 -Illustrate, “That Guy” featuring Procyse, 2022 -Illustrate, “Enough” featuringSlick Reborn& Cait Buckley, 2022 -Illustrate, “I Feel (2020 Remix) featuring Motion Plus & Justice Rhymes, -Illustrate, “Outbreak”, featuring MVP & G:enesis -Illustrate, “The Gospel & Good Hip Hop”, 2020 -Illustrate, “Hip Hop Dad”, 2019 -Illustrate, “What Do I Know”, 2019 -Illustrate, “Christian Enough”, 2016 -Illustrate, “I Feel” featuring Motion Plus & Justice Rhymes, 2016 -Illustrate & MVP, “We Run”, 2016 -Illustrate, “Everlast”, 2014 -Illustrate, “Memories”, featuring DJ Kair One, 2011 -Illustrate, “The Throw Down”, featuring DJ Kair One, 2011 -Illustrate, “Be a Father to Your Child”, featuring Shea Bramer & Minority, 2009 -Illustrate, “Resonate”, featuring Red Cloud & Jendor, 2009 | ||