I’m here to serve your Audio, Video & Web development needs. With over 15 years of professional experience working with small, medium and well-known music industry clients.
I’ve worked with Bushwick Bill (Geto Boys), Charlie Dominici (Dream Theater), Hustle Gang, King Chip, and many more.
My work includes music production, marketing and branding, Dj’ing, club promotions and business consulting.
My hobbies include traveling and investing, gaming, art and cars.
My first published work was featured in XXL’s 2007 T.I. cover magazine. 25 Diamonds (Song) was produced by me, John “YK The Pilot” Hardaway and featured on Green City’s album, which was executive produced by Scarface (Geto Boys).
This is a photo of me on stage, at Cannabis Cup 2015, Denver Colorado with Bushwick Bill, Rick Ross and more.
With platinum recording artist MIMS in San Diego, CA.
With some of my music team in Portsmouth, Virginia, Rhalmne (Rom’nae) and Joey Keys.
Promotional flyer design by myself, for our highly successful album “VSOP: Very special once played”.
With my European friends in Miami, Florida new years 2019. It definitely was fun!
“YK The Pilot” (also known as Y.K. Cleveland) is a Cleveland, Ohio–based rapper, producer, and recording artist. He began his career in 2003 as the frontman of the rap group J-Squad and later embarked on a solo path under the moniker YK The Pilot .
His sound is influenced by a blend of styles recalling classic new jack swing, Southern gospel, ‘90s R&B, and hip-hop legends—names like Teddy Riley, Organized Noize, Shawty Redd, Dr. Dre, and R. Kelly are often cited among his inspirations .
YK The Pilot has released a number of albums, singles, and projects over the years. Notably:
- Album Black Friday V (2017), a full-length project encompassing a wide range of tracks .
- Several singles, including “Miami,” “Rambo,” “Already,” “Flex (feat. Chevy Legato),” “I Know,” and “Stargazin’” from around 2012 to 2018 .
- Collaborations on tracks like “Rather Be (feat. Kyan & Joey Keys),” “Outta Town (feat. Beezydoesit),” “Alive,” “Fan,” “Show It Off,” and “Ryda (feat. Y.K. the Pilot)” .
- His Last.fm profile also mentions the single “Chances (feat. 5 One),” released in October 2018 .
In short, YK The Pilot is a self-produced artist blending R&B and hip-hop influences, with a catalog stretching back to the early 2000s. If you’re curious about his notable tracks or want recommendations, just let me know!