Welcome back to AthCastMusic — the music of Athens Ga Now and Then

Today, we’re talking with Ishues — rapper, mentor,Athens Walk of Fame recipient and community leader — whose story runs deeper than beats and rhymes. Born Ishmael Cuthbertson, Ishues has been a powerful voice in the Athens hip-hop scene, proving that this city’s sound is just as rich and diverse as its people.

• In the 2000s, Ishues toured extensively, including in South Africa, but he chose to take a hiatus from music in 2009 to focus on his family and faith.
• During his time away from music, he became a social worker and mentor to youth.
• In 2019, he returned to the hip-hop scene and has since released several new projects.

I had Ish on my initial list of guests I would like to have on AthCastM ...