Illustrate
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Illustrate unleashes with a message of Christ on a level that most of the hip hop community has forgotten. Though the rap industry is flooded with artists that insist on being pimps, players, and thugs, he is part of what is turning the tide to spirituality. His life ministry is dedicated to speaking the truth through real hip hop music and each of his projects reflects just that, dealing with the real hardships and trials of life while maintaining a real walk with God.
Illustrate began in 1995 in Denver, CO. It was then that he began working with a local Gangster rap label known as Kut-N-Kru Records. He released his first project, "Summons of a Soldier," in 1996 in which he also did most of the production as well. It was with Kut-N-Kru that he was able to perform at many block parties and car shows in the Denver area.
In 1998 Illustrate left Kut-N-Kru and teamed up with 4th Man Records, based out of Los Angeles. It was with 4th Man that his second project, "Focus," was released in early 1999. This project was completed with help from members of his crew, the Lord's Fellowship. They appear on a large part of the "Focus" album. This was also a time for Illustrate to refine his production skills.
His third project, "illosophy" was finished in 2002, but was never officially released due to financial set backs. Production credits included Illustrate, KP (4th Ave. Jones), Jendor, and Brotha' Sam. Artist guest
appearances include Fros'T, A. C. E., Ellis Taylor, Joe Bereal, Dent, and Jendor.
Currently, the "Chronicles of Life EP" is in the works and set to release summer of 2005 through Rezurected Recordz/ 4th Man Records. This includes guest appearances by Spokin 11, Jendor, Dirt (Shadow of the Locust), Joe Bereal, and Cris Cameo. It is expected to be Illustrate's hottest release to date.
Over the past ten years, Illustrate has performed at various places around the country. These include car shows, youth groups, block parties, Cornerstone 2000, and any other opportunity to minister the Word of God.
He has shared the stage with such artists as Fros'T, Unity Klan, Redcloud, Dirt, Sackcloth Fashion, Mars Ill, and Preachas in tha Hood. Illustrate comes hard with the Word of God and real rhyme skills. He believes that anything
done for the Kingdom of God will last and should at all times be done correctly.
Guest appearances on other projects include:
Fros'T - Life Long journey "All the Kings Men"
Me Vs. Myself "What'cha Wanna Do"
Fashion Expo Rnd. 1 "Who Am I?
Isolated Generation - "Cavedwellers" & "All That Is"
Sons of Sinai - Crossover "Exile"
Cris Cameo - Evidence of Things Not Seen "That's a Rap"
Jendor - Sequence Six: The Sad Planet "MC's From The Womb"
Tywone's Shouts Out To The Hood "Exhale f/ Joe Bereal"
Midwestern Compialtion: Big Game City 2 City Vol.1 "In It To Win It"
Midwestern Compialtion: Big Game City 2 City Vol.2 "Manifest -Destiny" &
"Exhale f/ Joe Bereal"
Represent - One Life... From Creation To Existance "For Real" & "Not Your
Aveverage Love Song"
One Flesh - One Flesh EP "Where Did Our Love Go?"
For information regarding Illustrate's production credits and services, check
out:
www.rezurrectedmuzic.com
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Artists that inspire me have been. KRS-One, Rakim, Fros'T, Dirt, and Jendor.What equipment do you use?
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Hey. I'm just hittin up a few people on the positive vibe. I've got a mixtape you can download for free if you're interested:
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Stay on your grind.
Peace
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Track 01 "Life of Agony" from the DEPHKILLA MIXTAPE DOS has been officially leaked online VIA soundclick.com/lyrikotacodetalkerz..
This is Lyrikota Hip Hop from Rosebud, Pine Ridge, and of Course, Denver Colorado..yo ur style is tight. Keep doing ya thang and Holla!
N check out my beats.dang been a minute hasnt it??? anyway hows the family and music and crew and all that stuff??? hit me back man, oh i finally got a soundclick too, if you want to hear some of my work...peace....god bless...All comments (12)
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Hi, I`m a Rapper & make a mixtape. I like your Style, your Beatz are very TIGHT! Please contact me at (mcadriano@okay.ms) I pay also for Beatz, Peace!