Making early waves as a 17 yr old party promoter, his Djs became the on air personalities in Memphis urban radio. At 19 Ian delivered the Memphis classic 'Walk it Like A Dog" earning a space on the Billboard Chart. The track was produced by Dj Jusborne. The track featuring DJ Paul was made possible by a call from the infamous "Craig Petties" Paul's brother. Mista Ian would soon after produce and write for another burgeoning star Yo Gotti. Co Writing and producing tracks like, "Toss That Bitch" & "Sell My Dope". Ian next teamed up with 8 Ball & MJG bringing in the likes of Too Short to land a real smash with "Pimpology". Another Ian & Gotti tag team would happen again in 2015 with "Young Bitch Tatted". In 2020 Ian released his first studio album in years with "North Memphis Imperial". In 2022 Mista Ian was awarded a Gold Plaque for his production on Money Bagg Yo's "Time Served" Album. His latest installment fine tunes 2 decades of professional music making from a Memphis born star.