Dimko (Identity)

As mentioned in the previous design context post for the Shammix brief: My client would like a type based logo, with a illustrated character as a back-up identity / promo piece.
I found this example which is very simular to a piece a sketched up when my client first infromed me of this part of the brief.
The below example is for a DJ by the name of Dimko. I have added this post to show what my client is after, and to remind myself which 'characters' already exist.
Again my client has given me freedom in terms of colour pallet and character theme, however i am feeling the pressure from this, as illustration is not my strong point. A potential collaboaration maybe with an illustrator? We shall see.