Former NFL player Akbar Oluwakemi-Idowu Gbaja-Biamila currently co-hosts American Ninja Warrior on NBC and The Talk on CBS. With his six siblings, including former NFL player Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, and his Nigerian parents, Akbar was born on May 6, 1979, in Los Angeles. Akbar grew up in the Crenshaw neighborhood. Akbar joined the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2003... read full bio
The first achievement of American Football came with their self-titled debut when they brought together two reclusive siblings: post-rock and emo. It was a groundbreaking record where the sly musical layers that surrounded the lyrics veiled and muddled their clarity. American Football raised more concerns than it cared to address, much like Slint's Spiderland, Codeine's The White Birch and Talk Talk's Laughing... read full bio
With miles of timeless melodies and the type of overwhelming music that will renew your belief in life itself, Aeon Station's Observatory is an enormous statement that has been in the works for more than a decade. The endurance of the soul is prominently reflected in Kevin Whelan's debut solo album, which gives rock music a contagious and uplifting aural... read full bio
The French-Caribbean singer-producer just revealed the release date for her upcoming full-length album, Lotus Glow. The album, which marks her debut as Adi Oasis, has a diverse cast of guests, including KIRBY, Leven Kali, Jamila Woods and Aaron Taylor. On Lotus Glow, the French Caribbean-born, Brooklyn-based soul-funk-R&B singer blends her expert production skills, soaring vocal abilities and stunning bass proficiency to produce her... read full bio
Alex Eugene Newell has had a big impact on the entertainment business. Newell is well known for their roles as Mo on Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist and Unique Adams on the popular Fox musical series Glee. They have also wowed viewers with other notable roles. In the Broadway revival of Once on This Island at the Circle in the Square Theater in 2018,... read full bio
Armand Hammer, a fiery rap group, and the living icon The Alchemist collaborated on the erratic song "Haram." ELUCID and Billy Woods have created an album with a single producer for the first time, and the end product is spectacular. The two rappers plunge into an ocean of Alchemist's invention with their unrivaled talent for moving visuals and insightful narrative.... read full bio
The Brighton-based duet Anushka was created by producer Max Wheeler and singer-songwriter Victoria Port. Their hybrid sound, which draws inspiration from Detroit Hip Hop, Chicago House, and 2000s R&B, is difficult to categorize yet equally suited for the sound system and the contemplative post-rave consolation. The last few years have taken the duo all over the world, from Siberia to Vietnam,... read full bio
The immersive and transformational registers of recorded music serve as Andrew Ashong's guidance as a sound scientist, music archivist and singer-songwriter. The free-spirited Ashong, a Ghanaian-born Londoner, spent years making mixtapes, exploring albums and expanding his musical encyclopaedia. By the time he was in his early teens, he was DJing and developing his grasp of music. He finally built a large home... read full bio
Amahla's voice is distinctive in British soul. Amahla was raised in a Caribbean family in Hackney and her love of reading and activism is evident in her music. The legendary Nile Rodgers, who supported Amahla's nomination for the first-ever Ivor Novello Rising Star award and has since become her musical mentor, has acknowledged Amahla's ability to speak on sociopolitical topics in... read full bio
The powerful Parisian electronic music group ACID ARAB has been hypnotizing festival and clubgoers in Europe for the past few years with their seductive fusion of cutting-edge Western electronic music with Eastern sounds and voices. Acid Arab was founded by Parisian DJs Guido Minisky and Hervé Carvalho, who gradually developed their sound by interacting with several musicians from the Middle... read full bio
AJ Smith is a Denver native who moved to Nashville from New York City. His atypical road to become a pop singer is evident in all of his songs, which have the peculiar ability to provoke a longing for the dramatic pop of bygone decades while feeling contemporary, new and emotionally in-the-moment. His great great uncle was renowned Cuban pianist Ernesto... read full bio
With its extensive history and global port, Antwerp has long been a crossroads of cultures, a location where people from all over the world come together and share ideas. Even though their albums are incredible, Antwerp Gispy Ska Orkestra is best known for their electrifying live performances, which have won over crowds in countries like Ukraine, Spain, Portugal, Italy, the... read full bio
Upstate New York's Catskills-based recipe developer Alexis deBoschnek worked as the Senior Test Kitchen Manager at BuzzFeed's Tasty before turning freelance, where her program, Chef Out of Water, frequently went viral. She has submitted recipes to Tasting Table, Chowhound, The Kitchn, Food52 and The Kitchn. To the Last Bite, her debut cookbook from Simon & Schuster, was hailed by publications including TIME,... read full bio
A mother and Paralympic legend, Alana Nichols is a multi-talented athlete with a desire for pushing both herself and other people to their limits. Her love of athletics and adventure has propelled her since a young age and she always rises to the challenge of life's difficulties. Alana, a talented athlete and intense competitor, swiftly adapted to adaptive sports after sustaining... read full bio
Amy Morin is a certified therapist, mental fitness instructor and best-selling book worldwide. More than 40 languages have been used in the translation of her works, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Workbook, 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do, 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do and 13 Things Strong Kids Do.... read full bio
Adam Amin, a rising star in the world of sports media, joined FOX Sports as a play-by-play commentator for the network's coverage of the NFL, MLB and college basketball games. Amin is the principal television play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Bulls in addition to his responsibilities at FOX Sports. Amin spent nine years with ESPN before joining FOX Sports, where he... read full bio
With each passing season, Armstead's importance in the 49ers' defense has grown. He has had a successful career. Pro Football Focus graded him as the third-best lineman overall for containing the run. Armstead had ten sacks to lead the 49ers. Prior to the 49ers selecting him with the 17th overall pick in the NFL Draft, Armstead played collegiate football for the... read full bio
The University of Alabama was where Amari Cooper played collegiate football. Amari established new records for catches and receiving yards while a rookie with the Crimson Tide, breaking Al Lary's 62-year-old record of 11 touchdowns for Alabama. He proceeded to achieve additional career records for Alabama during his time in college. Cooper was an All-American and a contender for the Heisman... read full bio
AD Durr has demonstrated a commitment to and love for the game of basketball throughout her career. AD began playing the sport at the age of three, putting in many hours of practice and playing with her brothers. Eventually, she worked her way up to being the highest-rated recruit to ever sign with Louisville. Being highly renowned for her fortitude and tenacity both... read full bio
The summit of beach volleyball has been attained by Alix Klineman, who is powerful, intelligent, fashionable, enthusiastic, and eager. This 6'5" SoCal native and four-time All-American at Stanford has gone all-in on the beach by capturing the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. She has also competed with the USA Women's National Team indoors and dominated in the very tough... read full bio
