Get Your Music - and everything else - on Amazon! All purchases made on Amazon through this link earn a commission for Jesusfreakhideout.com!
Get Your Music - and everything else - on Amazon! All purchases made on Amazon through this link earn a commission for Jesusfreakhideout.com!

JFH Music News Report

Illustrate and Salty Beats Announce New Project, "Avid Artist"


Illustrate and Salty Beats Announce New Project, 'Avid Artist'


RSS Icon 

NEWS SOURCE: FiveTwenty PR
July 11, 2024

Memphis, TN; Los Angeles, CA - “The one who guards his mouth protects his life; the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. The slacker craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent is fully satisfied.” [Proverbs 13:3-4]

Today’s music business is fickle, at best. No longer are artists obsessed with putting in the time to perfect the craft. Instead, artists are looking for shortcuts while chasing the limelight. Going viral and farming streams have replaced the feet-to-the-pavement, grassroots foundation that hip-hop was built on. Even in the Christian market, how many individuals can say they are truly an Avid Artist?

“An avid artist requires dedication, hard work, and a genuine passion for the faith and the craft.” -Illustrate

With Avid Artist, Illustrate and Salty Beats have created a beautiful representation of hip-hop’s essence that delivers tangibly the gospel of Christ.

The 16-track project debuts on digital streaming platforms on July 12, 2024.

Illustrate (Shadow of the Locust) follows up the single release of “Sam Witwiki” with his newest album in collaboration with producer Salty Beats. From beginning to end, Avid Artist is a blueprint for rappers who want to build their careers the right way. With guidelines rooted in scripture, the project is a boom-bap-centered manual that includes decades of experience and wisdom.

In addition to the veteran skills of its creators, Avid Artist includes guest features from lyrical standouts Brinson, Jeremiah Dirt, ReadyWriter, Codak, and more.

Following 2023’s collective release “A Mighty Army Cometh, Vol. 2,” Avid Artist continues in the sonic tradition that Shadow of the Locust fans have come to expect from the hip-hop crew. It is undoubtedly a welcomed addition to the highly respected catalog.

Which records are your favorites from Avid Artist? Add them to your playlist now on your favorite music streaming platform!

Support Illustrate: Instagram | X | Facebook | Threads

Support Salty Beats: Instagram | Facebook | Threads

Album Details

  • Title: Avid Artist

  • Artists: Illustrate, Salty Beats

  • Release Date: July 12, 2024

  • Production: Salty Beats

  • Mixing: Illustrate, Salty Beats

  • Features: DJ Stibs, DJ Twlv, Brinson, ReadyWriter, Imagery Beats, Chazaq, MVP 5elect, Codak, Jeremiah Dirt, Felicia Ray

Track Listing

  1. What Is It Gonna Take Intro

  2. Avid Artist

  3. Heavy Burden

  4. Rock Cry Out

  5. Show Up

  6. Sometimes

  7. I Don’t Know Who Justin Is (Interlude)

  8. Stacking Our Claim

  9. Sam Witwiki

  10. Ways of the World

  11. Take Me Higher

  12. I’m At Your House (Interlude)

  13. Smash the Like Button

  14. Glad You’re Here

  15. Vibin’ Out

  16. Green Burritos Outro

About Illustrate

Illustrate stepped on the Hip Hop music scene in 1995. Over 25 years later, Illustrate still creates new music. With the release of several independent solo efforts and a compilation release with former label mate Minority, he still chases his passion for sharing his faith through the music. In 2016, Illustrate became a member of two amazing supercrews. G-Life Outreach/Street Certified Crew and Shadow of the Locust. With G-Life, he helps organize compilation albums and manages 4 Life Radio. With Shadow of the Locust, he contributes his time and talents to Crew compilations. Illustrate works with both teams on his solo projects while supporting crew members with theirs.

About Salty Beats

Salty Beats is a veteran producer from Los Angeles, CA. His work has appeared on “The Chi” television show. He has worked with Fros’T, K2S, F1, Awon, Ay-Rock, and others. He recently released his debut album highlighting some of his best work over the years. With nearly 30 years in the scene, Salty continues to elevate his work and support hip-hop artists across the country.



###




Leave a Comment

 

News Report Archives

[2025]
Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec.

[2024]
Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec.

[2001 - Present]
Visit our complete MUSIC NEWS ARCHIVE

 



Return to Main News Page

 


(JFH Sponsor Spot)

 

 

 

                 
Check out JFH's Lloyd in his first-ever childrens book!

Search JFH



This Sunday, February 2, 2025
SINGLES
His Kingdom Suffers Lord Open My Eyes - Single [The Charon Collective]

This Friday, February 7, 2025
ALBUMS
Ryan Ellis It's Gonna Be Alright, Better Days Are Coming - EP [Provident]
Impending Doom Towards the Light - EP (independent)
JOHNNYSWIM When The War is Over (independent)
Living Fire Christ Supremacy [Thumper Punk Records]
Leigh Nash The Tide, Vol. 2 - EP [Visionary]
Pyramid Park Cyclones & Silence (independent)
Wilder Woods Curioso [Dualtone]

SINGLES
Alexxander Tres Deseos - Single [Reach]
Anchor Hymns Where Can I Go That My Maker Won't Be? - Single [Integrity]
Luke Barbosa Cinnamon - Single (independent)
bodie whisper and the wind (feat. Gracie Binion) - Single [Provident]
Brennley Brown Sanctuary - Single [Provident]
Steven Curtis Chapman Forever the Love of My Life - Single [The Fuel]
Forrest Frank SUNRISE - Single (independent)
Free Worship Una Y Otra Vez - Single [BEC]
FYR FYTR Father Time - Single (independent)
Gather Worship The Image - Single [Integrity]
GRAND MOTEL I Have Come To Set The World On Fire, And I Wish It Were Already Burning! - Single (independent)
Jason Gray Sparrows Acoustic - Single [Centricity]
Matt Hammitt No Matter the Cost - Single (independent)
ICF Worship New Heights - Single [Integrity]
KB We Still Believe (HLY Forever) - Single [Provident]
The Kingsmen I'm Saved - Single [Horizon]
Brandon Lake Hard Fought Hallelujah (feat. Jelly Roll) - Single [Provident]
Tasha Layton Faithful Still - Single [BEC]
LIFE Worship He's My God - Single [Integrity]
Vic Lucas P31 - Single [Syntax]
MIAJAIRIAN Help Me God - Single [Syntax]
Kevi Morse Hyper Focus - Single [Syntax]
Tenielle Neda Wisdom of the Cross - Single (independent)
River Valley AGES Best Thing - Single [BEC]
Rusty Shipp All Aboard! - Single (independent)
Xander Sallows Highlight - Single [DREAM]
Matt Sassano Not Unreachable - Single (independent)
Small Voice The Ring - Single (independent)
Solachi Voz Double Helix - Single [Syntax]
TobyMac Can't Stop Me - Single [Capitol CMG]
Visitor Pass Hope We Die - Single (independent)
We Are Messengers Somewhere In Her Dreams - Single [Curb]

Next Friday, February 14, 2025
ALBUMS
Marvin Sapp If I Were an R&B Singer - EP [Elev8]
Sidewalk Prophets Looking Up [Curb]
Denison Witmer Anything At All [Asthmatic Kitty]

SINGLES
7eventh Time Down His Mercy is More - Single [BEC]
Diatheke The Creator - Single [Rottweiler]
Fine China Fraught With Danger - Single [Velvet Blue]
Olivia Lane Who God Says You Are - Single [BEC]
Abe Yellen Float Streams - Single [Support Staff/DREAM]



For all release dates, click here!
 

Check out the newest JFH Metal compilation - FREE!
Get JFH's 13th free indie compilation now!
Check out depositphotos for royalty free images