Artist Roster > I-Cue

I-Cue is a quintessential beat technician whose work sits at the crossroads of hip-hop and drum and bass. A native New Yorker who cut his teeth at the legendary NASA and a long-standing residency at Konkrete Jungle NYC, he is widely credited as the pioneer of 'Hipstep.' Since the mid-90s, he has been dismantling genre boundaries, moving from early acid jazz and hip-hop experiments on New Breed Records to the forward-thinking hybrid sound that became his signature on the infamous Liquid Sky and Jungle Sky imprints.

Beyond his reputation as a high-level turntablist, his production catalog reflects a deep-seated interest in the evolution of the break. From his 'Mike & Ike' productions to the NYC anthem "Next Level $#it," I-Cue has consistently pushed an experimental foundation that mashes up jungle, breaks, and hip-hop aesthetics. On Republic Music, his presence reinforces the label's connection to the raw, multi-genre energy of the New York underground. He remains a producer who prioritizes the 'internal logic' of the beat, staying true to a style that is as much about technical agility as it is about moving the masses.