Wax Poetik (Rapper, Producer, DJ, Music Engineer), Don P (Rapper), R-Kaid (Rapper) and David Blascoe aka Killa-watt (Drummer,Producer)---we are the main guys that do the Hip-Hop side of Illustrate Records. Wax Poetik, Don P, R-Kaid and Killa-watt make up a group called The Groundwork.
Influences
The Life of Jesus Christ, My Dad, Cross Movement, 116 Clique, Flame, Eric Cross, Timbaland's Beats, 4th Ave. Jones, T-Bone, Damian "Jr Gong" Marley, Vast, Gospel Gangstaz, 2pac, Twista, Rock Music, DJ Q-bert, America, Kanye West, Cold Play, Oldies Music, Dj Craze, Bob Marley, DC TALK, Dredg, The Beatles, Bubba Sparxx, Dr Dre's Beats, The Roots, DJ Offical, Scott Storch's Beats, Da Truth, K2S and the list goes on..........
Wax Poetik is a Hip-Hop producer, DJ, rapper, and music engineer. Wearing many hats, Wax never gets sick of trying new things. Always meeting rappers in the middle with hot beats, Wax always has something different and new up his sleeve. Also the CEO of an indie record label called Illustrate Records, Wax Poetik is trying to change the way the world sees Gospel Rap. With amazing production, sometimes mixing Rock and Hip-Hop, turntable skills, a good ear for whats hot and whats not, Wax Poetik is meeting the industry head on. Based out of Milwaukee, (a city starving for "new sound" ) Wax plans to reach people were they are, no matter what the race or backround. Using the God given skills and a passion for music, Wax wants to change people's hearts for Christ.
HI there!!! So...I'm heading out of town for the weekend and that means that Ray is alone with the kids for 3 days! You and Camellie should stop by and keep him company if you have some time. I'd appreciate it ;)
for sure we definitly need to take that band on the road to do a FareWell tour lol but hit me up if you ever need anything like for instance if you want a dj to do some cuts on a song or what ever im here so hit me up
Dawg, I am just in awe by your ridiculousness LOL......those songs are bangin!!! I know I heard them before, but you guys have really thrown down. I'll hit you up this weekend bro...peace!
la crosse was nice, bro. it was good to meet up with joe and fam. the people that were there were great. it wasn't as big as the last show, but it was still a lot of fun. stay in touch, bro!
WHAT'S GOOD WAX? HOW IS EVERYTHING GOING? GOOD HOPEFULLY.
I JUST WANTED TO HIT YOU BACK AND SAY THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME AND MY LADY IN THIS HARD TIME.
IT REALLY MEANT ALOT TO ME TO SEE YOU AND YOUR WIFE AT THE SERVICES FOR SOFIE. THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR LOVE, SUPPORT, AND ENCOURAGING WORDS. I HOPE TO BE HEARING FROM YOU AGAIN SOON.
STAY BLESSED, AND I'LL TALK TO YOU IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
