Being an Original B-boy Breaking,Djing,and graffitti, and finally Mceeing,with childhood homeboy Capitol B, it was a way of life. His life. Ignite has been a member of three underground groups since 1992. Tha Funxsouljaz, Pistoleros, and most recently Blaxicans. Ignite has been featured on over 30 Comps Nationwide. He has been featured on projects with such acts as Too Short,E-40,2 Pac,B-legit,Baby Bash,Don Cisco,Mac Dre,Mack 10,3x's krazy,Keak da Sneak,Ray Luv,Mac Mall, and many.Born in Mexico City,then migrating to L.A. (Mom passed in Mexico City shipped 2 the states.)and finally resting in the Bay area,Santa Rosa Ca.Ignite has seen enough drama to reveal stories in his works that grab your soul so vividly. Loosing close friends to gun violence,alcoholism,drugs and accidents, AKA The Struggle. Dj Ignite is a Veteran in the Game and most recently due to his PTSD's and Diverticolitis bouts he has become a strong advocate for the legalization of Medical Marijuana. Dj Ignite is combined forces with Granddaddy Ken (Founder of the Granddaddy Purple) also a victim of brutal illegal raids on his collectives to bring you the world's first all Medical Marijuana album. This making Dj Ignite one of the most Spiritual Emcee's on the planet to date. In 2008 and 2009 Dj Ignite won for Best Medical Song at Australia based American Marijuana Music Awards.(" Leave Ken Alone"2008),("Ima Patient "2009) Received much publicity and airplay on Marijuana Radio through out the world and also Won for Best SpiritualSong of 2009 for ("Book of Joel") In all Dj Ignite has earned his position on this playing field.
