Esquire of ILL Circle
Esquire---Northwest Hiphop at it's finest.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Esquire - MC/Producer
1985-1989 -- When it all began. The educational years.
1990-1995 -- The early years. Freestylin' and honing the technique.
1996-2001 -- Started producing my own music. Hooked up with ITT and TK1 to form ILL Circle. Two independent releases...DigitILL released in 1997...Audio Diablo 2000 A.D. released in 2000.
2002-Present -- Still doin' it, focusing primarily on solo material.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes. Whenever possible.
Your musical influences
Tupac, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, N.W.A., Run D.M.C., Beastie Boys, Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, Bob Marley.....So many to mention.
What equipment do you use?
Korg Triton, Reason, Audio Technica mic, VS-1880.
Anything else?
Listen and enjoy. Feel free to holler at me if you like what you hear.
If you're interested in purchasing a CD, send me an email and I'll get you covered.
