BJ the Chicago Kid is an American singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. He was born to church choir director and was inspired to pursue music after seeing Janet Jackson perform. He later moved to Los Angeles and was a backup singer for Mary Mary. BJ then started to pursue a solo career and released his first mixtape, “A Taste of Chicago”.... read full bio
Billy Davis Jr. is perhaps best known for being a member of the Grammy award winning pop group The 5th Dimension. The group’s first hit, “Up, Up and Away”, won them four Grammy’s and was only a prelude to their success. In 1975, Billy left 5th Dimension with his wife and fellow group member Marilyn McCoo. They formed a duo... read full bio
Biohazard is an iconic heavy metal band from Brooklyn, New York who paved the way for genre crossing musicians with their early use of hip-hop elements in their hardcore sound. Like any heavy metal or punk band, Biohazard began their raid on the music industry with controversy, and after a poorly marketed release of their debut album, Biohazard left their... read full bio
Barrington Levy's outstanding career as a top-class reggae vocalist began more than two and a half decades ago. Called reggae's 'Mellow Canary' by virtue of his strong, pure vocal style, he's renowned as the first original singer of the dancehall era. His hits include ""A Yah We Deh,"" ""Shine Eye Gal,"" ""Moonlight Lover,"" ""Sister Carol,"" ""Look Youthman,"" ""Eventide Fire A... read full bio
Without question, BUDDY RICH is considered the greatest drummer that ever lived. Throughout his illustrious career, he played with most of the legends of jazz. Of course, Buddy was most widely recognized for his work with his own big band. Worldwide sales of Buddy Rich original recordings are still going strong. For the first time in over 25 years, THE... read full bio
Bruce Tulgan is internationally recognized as the leading expert on young people in the workplace. He is an advisor to business leaders all over the world, the author or coauthor of fifteen different books and numerous management training programs, and a sought-after keynote speaker and seminar leader. Bruce has addressed tens of thousands of leaders and managers in hundreds... read full bio
Bishop Nehru began creating jazz and hip hop tracks at the age of thirteen. When he was sixteen, he released his first mixtape, Nehruvia. It included collaborations from DJ Premier, J Dilla, Madlib, and MF DOOM. Bishop became one of the first signees for Nas' Mass Appeal Records. Following the release of NehruvianDOOM, a collaboration between Bishop of MF DOOM,... read full bio
The Bar-Kays' first single in their own right, ""Soul Finger,"" became a huge hit on both the R&B and pop charts, and an album with the same title was issued as well. The Bar-Kays signed to Curb Records, where they released a single entitled ""Everybody Wants That Love"" and an album called Best of Bar-Kays. Today, The Bar-Kays are hitting... read full bio
Blasterjaxx, made up of DJs and producers Thom Jongkind and Idir Makhlaf, encompasses genres such as big room house, electro house, and Dutch house. Their first EP, Reborn, was released containing two songs: “Reborn” and “Where We Go”. Laidback Luke signed the songs to his label Mixmash Records. The following year, Blasterjaxx produced Loud & Proud, which Tiesto signed to... read full bio
Brooks Douglass has had diverse careers in business, politics, the military, and film-making. At only 27, he was elected the youngest State Senator to serve in Oklahoma. During his 12-year tenure, he served on the Appropriations, Energy and Commerce committees, co-chaired the standing committee on International Trade Development, and authored groundbreaking legislation in victims rights. Prior to, and while serving... read full bio
Producer, Alan Wilkis began the project known as Big Data in an effort as he described, “to explore the relationship between man and machine, and how the internet has reshaped the human experience.” Whatever the reason, it was a success as Big Data’s single “Dangerous” feat. Joywave hit #1 on the Alternative charts. The second single from the... read full bio
Betty Liu is the news anchor for Bloomberg Television, a journalist, and CEO. Liu is best known for her award-winning business reports, where she encounters influential business, political, and media leaders. Liu has interviewed with the likes of Warren Buffett and Elon Musk. In addition, Liu is the founder and CEO of the New York City-based company, Radiate. Radiate is... read full bio
Brian Dickinson has enabled viewers to be moved and acquire fresh insights from a compelling and amazing tale of surviving on Mount Everest while blind and by yourself. Former US Navy Air Rescue Swimmer Brian Dickinson, an expert in hardship and overcoming hurdles, shares one of the most moving stories you will ever hear, inspiring audiences to face their biggest fears. After... read full bio
Big Freedia known as the Queen of Bounce, is at the forefront of the Bounce rap movement (a subgenre of hip-hop born out of New Orleans and known for its call and response style and lightening speed booty-shaking dance). Performing five out of seven nights in any given week with dancers she calls The Divas, Big Freedia’s show is nothing... read full bio
Blitz The Ambassador is a Brooklyn-based MC, who followed an interesting path that helped him shape who he is today. Samuel Bazawuel was born in Accra, Ghana, where grew up to the sounds of Jazz, Motown, Afro-Beat, and Highlife. When his older brother showed Blitz Public Enemy's It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back", he was... read full bio
Former member of the New Jersey quartet, Today, Lee Drakeford, better known as Big Bub, is a soul vocalist. His solo career began with success. His debut album, Comin at Cha earned Top 40 status for two singles, I Dont Mind and Tellin Me Stories. Drakeford has worked with the likes of Luter Vandross, Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans, Bobby... read full bio
Bobby Ross Avila is a professional backer musician and music producer. He has worked with he likes of Mick Jagger, BB King, Janet Jackson, and Usher. Bobby has generated more than 38 million records throughout his career due to his mastery of his work. As a multi-instrumentalist who is proficient in piano, guitar, bass, harmonica, and more, Bobby is able... read full bio
"Barclay Crenshaw, also known by his stage name Claude VonStroke, is a house DJ and techno producer originally from Detroit but currently residing in Los Angeles. His love for the music world started early. He has his own radio show in high school. His first love was hip hop music, but he moved on to electronic music as his passion.... read full bio
Barns Courtney began his musical career as the lead singer of British indie band, SleeperCell. Rising to fame, the band was featured on Channel 4’s Orange Unsigned competition. After a while, Courtney realized pursuing a solo career would benefit him. He released his first solo track, ‘Glitter & Gold’, and received radio play on BBC Introducing Suffolk and on BBC... read full bio
Betsy Wolfe is best known for her work on Broadway as Jenna Hunterson in Waitress the Musical and Rosa Bud in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Her musical and performing career began after graduating from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Her first roles in off-Broadway productions took her from New Jersey to California. Wolfe was the voice of... read full bio
