ILLUS is preparing to release a brand new album with an incredible line up of guests that includes- Freddie Foxxx, Homeboy Sandman, Craig G, Reef the Lost Cauze, Eternia, Wordsworth, Gift of Gab, Block McCloud, Paul Dateh and Erin Barra. The album is produced entirely by J.J. Brown and if it is anything like there […]

OLD FRIENDS is the brand new single from the FEEL GOOD MUSIC album by ILLUS and J.J. Brown and features the super-talented Paul Dateh. FEEL GOOD MUSIC has been called “one of the best albums of 2010” by Chuck D from Public Enemy, and is available now on iTunes at iTunes Old Friends Written by […]

Illus is not only one of the hardest working emcees in underground HIPHOP, but also an actual professional illustrator. He’s responsible for the creation of the official Public Enemy comic book series with Chuck D, as well as recent album covers for J-Live, Freddie Foxxx, work for DC comics, and more. This summer he took […]

ILLUS debuts his brand new video- BEAUTIFUL DAY, off of his critically acclaimed FEEL GOOD MUSIC album, produced by J.J. Brown. The video was filmed on location in Hawaii by director Jules Fox. Chuck D from Public Enemy recently claimed on his radio show that FEEL GOOD MUSIC was “one of the best albums of […]

What’s HIPHOP without the visual arts? ILLUS brings us both with this new video to celebrate his new album featuring the track- READY. This piece was originally painted for Fiona Bloom’s  EFFICACY interview series. Check it out and get up close and personal with ILLUS. ILLUS has just released his latest album and video- FEEL GOOD […]

Track Listing 1. FEEL GOOD MUSIC Written and performed by ILLUS. Produced by J.J. Brown “ILLUS has been recording music and illustrating comics professionally since 1991 (selling over 250,000 records with no airplay or major label deal), recording and touring with such legends as Chuck D and Public Enemy, DJ Johnny Juice, R.A. the Rugged […]

The first official video from the new album, FEEL GOOD MUSIC by ILLUS and J.J. Brown ILLUS has been recording music and illustrating comics professionally since 1991 (selling over 250,000 records with no airplay or major label deal), recording and touring with such legends as Chuck D and Public Enemy, DJ Johnny Juice, R.A. the […]

ENEMY NATION: Rise of the Machines Limited Edition Comic Book Soundtrack EP This extremely limited edition EP was produced as a soundtrack for issue 3 of the official PUBLIC ENEMY comic series. There were only 1000 copies pressed up. ILLUS is also the illustrator of the PUBLIC ENEMY comic series and has worked with many […]

Another classic ep from ILLUS. This one was recorded in the winter of ’02 with a Brazilian artist known as Peov. This is more experimental and eclectic but still exudes the passion, heart, soul and lyrics ILLUS is known for. These old school gems are a must have, especially since the buzz around ILLUS is […]

A little exercise video of ILLUS warming up his paint brushes. Not only is he a sick emcee but he is also an actual illustrator and has done hundreds of books, comics and album covers, including the official PUBLIC ENEMY comic book series. Definitely a hard-working artist you should support. CHECK HIM OUT PUBLIC ENEMY […]

Visions of Apocalypse was recorded days before 9/11, eerily predicting the tone of things to come. The B-side, FREE is a homage to the innocent lives lost throughout history in senseless acts of violence and war. DOWNLOAD SUPPORT THE NEW ILLUS ALBUM BLOG

Dope old school collaborations featuring ILLUS and friends. Track 1. The Collective Pt. 1 (2004) Featuring Ptolemy Reborn, Flame, Deadly Weapon, Evolution, Soldier the Brainchyd, Calis, Tek Nine, Fasko Flow, Orion, Ogre, ILLUS, Oddity Track 2. eMpTyV (2002) Featuring The Impossebulls and ILLUS Track 3. Who Wants to Act Like A Millionaire (2002) Featuring Chuck D, Lyrical Beast […]