Jordan Rakei is a New Zealand-Australian musician, singer-songwriter and record producer who has also been known as Dan Kye. Rakei was born in Tokoroa, New Zealand, and is currently based out of London, United Kingdom. When Rakei was three, he moved to Brisbane, Australia, and later grew up playing instruments which include the piano and guitar. He later began to... read full bio
John Poulson, known as his stage name, John K, is an American pop singer-songwriter from Orlando, Florida. John K rose to fame with the release of his self-released single, “OT.” That same year, John K released singles which included “Wrong,” “Runnin,” and “Gold,” the latter of which featured Ricky Remedy. The following year, John K released just one song, “Best... read full bio
Joe P is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter and producer who lives in Asbury Park, New Jersey, and writes, records, and produces all of his music in his basement. Joe P began releasing music during the COVID-19 pandemic and rose to fame with the release of his debut single “justacow (demo 3).” That same year, Joe P went on to release singles... read full bio
James Allen Clarke, better known as the name Jodie Harsh, is an English DJ, producer, and promoter who is based out of London, England. Harsh was born in Canterbury, Kent, and studied at the London College of Fashion where she first named herself Jodie Harsh, to make money on the side through various nightclub jobs. Harsh originally wanted to work... read full bio
Jessimae Peluso is an American stand-up comedian and television personality who rose to fame as a cast member of the first two seasons of MTV’s comedy series, “Girl Code.” Peluso was born in Syracuse, New York, and she began performing stand-up comedy at the ImprovBoston after graduating high school. After a while, Peluso ended up moving to Brooklyn to continue... read full bio
John Benitez, better known as Jellybean, is an American musician, guitarist, drummer, songwriter, DJ, producer and remixer from South Bronx, New York. Benitez rose to fame producing and remixing popular songs from various artists which included Madonna, Michael Jackson, the Pointer Sisters and Whitney Houston. After graduating from high school, Benitez moved to Manhattan where he found his love for... read full bio
JC Stewart, or Callum Stewart, is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and pop musician who rose to fame after co-writing Lewis Capaldi’s hit single “Hollywood.” Stewart was born in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, and while growing up, he began to sing in school and by the time he was only 14, he began writing his own songs. After high school,... read full bio
Jawbreaker is an American punk rock band from New York City, New York, that consists of members Blake Schwarzenbach, Adam Pfahler and Chris Bauermeister. The band formed in the late 80’s and after performing together for 10 years took some time off and reformed recently. The band was formed while the trio were studying at New York University. They then... read full bio
Jadu Heart is a dream-pop alternative duo that consists of members Alex and Diva. The duo’s music is DIY and they began Jadu Heart as a university project while studying at The British and Irish Modern Music Institute. The duo knew that they were onto something at the time, and their tutor at school ended up sending the record of... read full bio
Josh Stamberg is an American actor who is best known for playing Jay Parker on the television series “Drop Dead Diva,” Max on the series “The Affair,” and Director Tyler Hayward on the series “WandaVision.” Stamberg was born in Washington, D.C. and is the son of Susan Stamberg and Louis C. Stamberg. He has previously studied philosophy and acting at... read full bio
James Taylor is a creativity expert who has previously began his career managing rock stars before moving on to be a keynote speaker and leader of business creativity and innovation. Taylor has been the founder of C.SCHOOLTM and he has been an advisor for CEOs, entrepreneurs, educators, governments, and leaders all over the world. Through his work as an advisor,... read full bio
Dr. James Bellini is a futurologist, author, and former editor and presenter for the Financial Times Television. He is known to be a speaker that is thought-provoking and is also a moderator for numerous conferences and business schools all over the world. He is a leader on social, economic and technological trends and is also an analyst and writer on... read full bio
Joris Voorn is a producer and DJ from Rotterdam, who was raised in a musical family where music played a big role in his life. Electronic music caught his attention for the first time. Getting deeper into this music as he started DJing, Voorn developed an interest in techno and house. He started thinking about making his own music and... read full bio
Javier Muñoz is actor and singer from Puerto Rico who is best known for his longtime collaboration with award-winning playwriter, actor, and singer Lin Manuel Miranda. For two years, he played the titular role in the massively successful Broadway show Hamilton, as well as Miranda’s previous work In the Heights. Javier grew up in the Brooklyn neighborhood of East New... read full bio
Julia Shiplett is a Brooklyn-based writer and comedian. Her comedic style has developed into a seamless fusion of sharp feminism, personal experiences and being multiracial in the Midwest. Her most recent writing project was for Phoebe Robinson's upcoming summer series Doing the Most, in which famous people from pop culture teach her new skills. The New York Times and The New... read full bio
Prior to coming to Nashville, Tennessee, where she spent a year working for clubs and touring with her comedy in her pickup truck, Jordan Jensen began performing stand-up in upstate New York. At the NY Comedy Festival, Jordan became the first female comic to win "NY's Funniest Stand Up." She is now a regular at the legendary Comedy Cellar and... read full bio
Jessica was born in Yorba Linda, in Orange County, a native of Southern California. Not the Orange County depicted on television. She graduated from Northwestern University with a theater bachelor's degree. Jessica has studied improv and sketch at The Groundlings and The Upright Citizens Brigade since relocating to Los Angeles. She frequently performs at UCB with the musical improv teams... read full bio
American stand-up comedian, actor, writer and director Jerrod Carmichael is also a filmmaker. Three stand-up comedy specials featuring him have been broadcast on HBO: Love at the Store, 8 and Rothaniel. The semi-autobiographical NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show was another project he co-created, co-wrote, produced and acted in. On the Count of Three, which Carmichael directed, produced and performed in, earned him a Primetime... read full bio
American stand-up comic, actor, writer and published author Jacqueline Novak has a wide range of talents. Get On Your Knees, her off-Broadway solo performance, was chosen as a "Critic's Pick" by the New York Times. She is up for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance for her work in this production. Crown published Novak's autobiography, How to Weep in... read full bio
The confessional dictaphone raps of John Glacier have the feel of private letters written to oneself. She writes to organize her thoughts. In "Green Elephants Freestyle," a standout from the disorienting third of her debut album, she murmurs, "I dunno/Double negative produces a positive, or so they say/So I'm messing with the words again. SHILOH: Lost for Words excels when... read full bio
