Originally from the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia "Illadelph" PA, Andre Lett, a.k.a. "D.R.E.S. tha Beatnik," currently resides in Atlanta, GA, and has been described as "the Johnny Carson of Atlanta hip-hop."

D.R.E.S.' career started at a very young age -- singing, dancing, MCing, and beatboxing. A former dancer for Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam, D.R.E.S. has been in the presence of many industry leaders who have helped him develop his unique style and presence. He is also the founder and C.E.O. of 4 Kings Entertainment.

His stage shows are similar to an audio time machine, taking the audience from the roots of hip-hop, to its ever-changing present sound, and on into its very bright future. D.R.E.S. tha Beatnik has been compared to artists such as Rahzel the Godfather of Noize, Bobby McFerrin, Doug E. Fresh, and Biz Markie. He has also taken the stage with chart-topping artists Kanye West, Black Eyed Peas, Slick Rick, Kool Keith, Digital Underground, Public Enemy, Del the Funkee Homosapien, Massinfluence, the Roots, Common, and Erykah Badu.

To really get an understanding of D.R.E.S. tha Beatnik's talents, take a listen to his first solo offering, Have Mic… Will Travel -- the first 100% beatbox produced album in the history of hip-hop. Once you’ve got that under your belt, you’ll be ready for his second album – Have Mic… Will Travel: The Live Experience. Which contains live renditions of songs from D.R.E.S.’ first album as well as new material, featuring his 4-piece band Live Wax. D.R.E.S. truly is the Divine Real Essence of Sound.