Conversations with Jayd Cisneros

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jayd Cisneros.

Hi Jayd, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start, maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers. 
Jayd Cisneros, aka Illijahbeats, I am an Artist/ producer DJ from Bakersfield, CA, by way of Los Angeles. I’m an original bboy- Producer- Artist- DJ and is also known for my high-level Finger-Drummimg performance. I started off dancing/ Break dancing as a kid when I was 5 years old. It was something that naturally struck me. The influences of kung foo movies and Hip-hop culture it’s gotten me where I am today as an artist and overall person. I’ve transcended the hip-hop elements from dancing and took an even deeper dive into music. I have been featured on Apple Music with soulection radio with JoeKay. He has opened off for live shows such as Pak House (Anderson Pak festival) and Coachella Festival (silent disco Stage). He was on tour with LCOOLJ and DJ Ztrip World tour. I have DJ’d many events in Los Angeles and have performed for a few artists such as Busta Rhymes, the Roots, Missy Elliot, Queen Latifah, and a tribe called Quest ETC. I also have projects with Red Bull music. You can find and follow me on IG @illijahbeats, and also has his music on all streaming platforms. 

We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I was definitely the underdog. I was the last person to ever think I’d do anything with my talents. I was always physically talented, and breaking was always something I was good at, But I definitely had some struggles. In school, I didn’t have the brightest classes. I struggled in school and at home. My teachers had to take extra time with me to make sure I was passing my classes. Hip-hop and breaking was way out and a positive outlet for me. For years I traveled and did something with this element but never in a million years what I have thought I would’ve been making music. Somebody gave me a beat machine, and I started making beats same thing goes for DJing. I was physically able to teach myself this elements. And didn’t think it would happen. By the grace of Christ and faith got me through a lot and taught me to overcome any obstacles mentally and spiritually, and made me realize that nothing is impossible if you just have faith. 

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am an artist/ producer/ DJ and drummer that came from a hip-hop background of break dance culture. I specialize in performing live Inside and out the studio. I am also a hip-hop educator for nonprofits such as JUICE HipHop, no easy props, hip-hop for change, and Jail Guitar Doors. 

I am most proud of being able to make a career out of what I love, which is being a performer and artist plus being able to teach my talents and craft to the next generation with the knowledge and education that I have. 

I think what set some apart is that I have crated a lane for myself, and it’s definitely been influential to others. It’s allowed me to curate different lanes. Break dancing, producing edits, DJing, Rhyming and rap, playing live drums and beat sets live, and teaching and passing on the knowledge to the next generation. Not just dabbling in it but taking all the above next level. 

Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
First and foremost, Jesus Christ. My pops very influential and encouraging. I have support from my nonprofits, such as No Easy Props, hip-hop for Change, and Juice HipHop. 

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illijahbeats?igsh=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/illijahbeatss?mibextid=LQQJ4d
• Youtube: https://youtu.be/q4AAdOtoCuc?si=dQpNheV0P16b42RC
• SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/5xX7zewQ7jtaQr7Q6