Ilych Sato, better known by his stage name Equipto, also known as Equip or Young Equip, is an American rapper and producer from San Francisco. He is best known for his Horns and Halos series with fellow rapper Andre Nickatina. He is also the founder of the groups 3 Shades of Rhythm, which consists of Equipto, P. Whaley & T.D., & Bored Stiff, whose members are Big Shawn (not to be confused with Big Sean), Dub Star, Equipto, Ike, Julz, Liel League, MIC, Mint Rock, P-Way, Priz & T.D. ... (see more)