ILYAS NASHID

Hey, I'm Ilyas — an XR designer, 3D artist, AI filmmaker, and songwriter based in the heart of Cincinnati. I got my start as a founding member of the hip-hop group Tanya Morgan (yes, that one — Billboard, SPIN, XXL), and I've spent the years since making things for Republic, Atlantic, and Warner Records rack up millions of views. These days I merge art and technology like a mad scientist with better fashion sense, crafting immersive XR experiences, AI-driven films, and narratives that stretch from cinematic realms to virtual realities.

When I'm not breathing life into films and series demos with Unreal Engine, Unity, and generative AI, you'll find me building XR games and apps or moonlighting as a virtual artist. I've got a couple of avatars — Elijah, the gothic dystopian rap visionary, and HDTRNK, the masked cyborg vigilante blending electronic and hip-hop sounds. It's all part of the creative chaos that keeps me inspired.

I believe art and technology should be as innovative as they are fun — so whether I'm reimagining a classic scene with a futuristic twist or scoring a film with my own music, I aim to keep things fresh and a little off the beaten path. Let's connect, collaborate, and push the boundaries of creativity together — because why settle for ordinary when you can make magic happen?