Ishmael Butler

Ishmael Butler
Ishmael Butler in 2019
Ishmael Butler in 2019
Background information
Birth nameIshmael Reginald Butler
Also known as
  • Ish
  • Cherrywine
  • Butterfly
  • Palaceer Lazaro
Born (1969-07-03) July 3, 1969 (age 55)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • record producer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1987–present
Labels
Member of
ChildrenJazz Butler

Ishmael Reginald Butler (born July 3, 1969) is an American rapper, record producer and songwriter. He is best known for his work with such groups as Digable Planets in the 1990s and Shabazz Palaces in the 2010s.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ "Unlocking The Eclectic". NPR. July 20, 2014. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
    - Caramanica, Jon (October 18, 2010). "Left-Field Hip-Hop, Coherently Disjointed". The New York Times. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
    - Nitsuh Abebe (June 30, 2011). "Shabazz Palaces: Steely, Brilliant Hip-Hop Mysticism". Vulture. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  2. ^ Romano, Tricia (August 3, 2014). "Sci-Fi Beats With a Pacific Flavor". The New York Times. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  3. ^ Elizabeth, Jordannah (April 1, 2015). "Won't Black Down: Ishmael Butler of Shabazz Palaces Takes a Royal Stance in His Music". SF Weekly. Retrieved January 15, 2016.