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 gangster rap 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” 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 11 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 (of Mar’s Ill), Redcloud, Saltybeats, Jes the Beats, Shadow of the Locust, Jeremiah Dirt, Man of War, Elan Brio, K.P., Ellis Taylor, the Lord’s Fellowship, Fros’T, MVP, Rollah, G-Life Outreach, Corey Clark, and Represent.