It’s
been 10 years since Illustrate first stepped on the scene. From his
debut release in 1996, “Summons of a Soldier,” to his newest project,
“Chronicles of Life,” his mission has never changed. He still speaks
Christ to the hip hop culture. He speaks on life hardships and trials
as well as the victory of overcoming each obstacle. In an industry,
still filled with artists that cling to the thug and pimp personas,
Illustrate still strives to be an individual.
It’s been a few
years since a project has been completed, but after a brief hiatus, he
is back and stronger than ever. Now he has teamed up with fellow rap
artist, Minority, and together they have founded Rezurrected Muzic. The
newest release, “Chronicles of Life,” is Illustrate’s strongest release
to date. It features guest appearances by Dirt (Shadow of the Locust),
Jendor, Joe Bereal, DJ Chonz, Minority, Spokin 11, Tak Tik, Cris Cameo
and Manna. All songs on the project were produced by Illustrate as
well. Jase from Saltybeatz also added some flavor with the intro, outro
and an interlude.
Through out his time
of rockin’ mics, Illustrate has performed with such artists as Fros’T,
Unity Klan, Dirt, Sackcloth Fashion, Mars Ill, John Rueben, Preacha’s in
tha Hood, and Luke Geraty.
Though he faces a
culture that is content with self indulgence and bling bling, Illustrate
comes hard with the word of God and real rhyme skills. He believes
anything done for the Kingdom of God will last and should be done with
excellence. |