The son of actor, producer, director and martial artist Shin'ichi Chiba, Mackenyu was born in Los Angeles. He was raised in Los Angeles, made a few school appearances in movies and TV shows, and had a wide range of interests, including learning to ride horses, practicing Kyokushin Karate, gymnastics, water polo, wrestling and music, which inspired him to pick up the piano... read full bio
Mezerg is a multi-instrumentalist who is one of the most inventive musicians you will likely encounter and a pioneer of modern music technology. With his hands and feet connected to his instrument, he creates electronic music using random objects and rhythms ranging from acid techno to funk. He improvises using keyboards, effects pedals, and the theremin, which has come to... read full bio
One of the most important supporters of modern Techno is the DJ and producer Marcel Dettmann. Often linked to Berlin and the venues Berghain and Hard Wax, Dettmann has stayed loyal to his origins by constantly pushing the boundaries of electronic music, especially when it comes to fusing techno and visual art. Dettmann, who was raised in the former GDR, became... read full bio
The innovative techno-rave sound that Dutch DJ and producer Maddix creates is renowned for its big room and trance elements. After releasing his iconic song "Ecstasy," which marked the beginning of his new core sound, he consistently brought acid revival and hard-hitting techno kicks to the EDM scene, gradually transforming his sound even more into trance and techno. Above all, Maddix... read full bio
Every kind of freak is targeted by the Machine Girl project, including goths, industrialists, punks, noisers, footworkists, metal enthusiasts, gamers, h/c kids, and raver types. The project's furious, organic fan base has grown thanks to their cathartic, unpredictable performances and genre-neutral discography. They are known for their anime/B-horror visual flare and sense of audio maximalism. The mythology surrounding Machine Girl's... read full bio
María Escarmiento is a unique individual. Following her time on the musical talent show Operación Triunfo, she threw herself into the Spanish urban scene, working with producers and important artists to create hits for the dance floor and fusing melancholy and sensuality. Her artistic spectrum is broad yet consistent; instead of reggaeton, she has come to favor pop, electronic, and hyperpop... read full bio
As a member of the hip-hop boy band Brockhampton, Texas-born rapper, vocalist, and songwriter Matt Champion rose from the underground to the top of the charts. He made his solo debut with the LP Mika's Laundry after the trio broke up after eight albums, including Iridescence, which peaked at number one in the United States. Some members of the Brockhampton... read full bio
The music business will never be the same after Melanie Blatt, the original member of the legendary girl group All Saints. She had incredible success with All Saints, selling over 10 million records worldwide, having two platinum albums, nine top 10 singles, five of which were number ones, and more. The group's reputation as true pop aristocracy was cemented with... read full bio
Matt Ryan is the quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. He has signed endorsement deals with Nike and AirTran. As Boston Colleges starting quarterback, Ryan led them to three bowl victories. He was awarded the Boston College Freshman Male Scholar-Athlete Award and the ESPY Award: Best Breakthrough Athlete, among countless other awards. Matt was drafted third overall by... read full bio
In a career spanning forty years, Marilyn McCoo - who has a four-octave range - has become one of the most successful female recording artists in American music. With super group The 5th Dimension, husband Billy Davis Jr., and as a soloist, McCoo has earned seven Gold albums, five Gold singles, six Grammy Awards, and a star on the Hollywood... read full bio
Martina Navratilova has won 18 Grand Slam singles titles, 31 Grand Slam women's doubles titles and 10 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. She reached the Wimbledon singles final 12 times and won the women's singles title at Wimbledon a record 9 times. She and King each won 20 Wimbledon titles, an all-time record. She holds the open era record for... read full bio
A new form of music was emerging in the south, which consisted of a mixture of blues, country, gospel and the English invasion of rock and roll that later was to be coined the phrase ""Southern Rock."" The music was filled with style and emotion and with bands in the forefront such as the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd and a... read full bio
It's time for the artist who first posed that infamous question to do what he does best... generate infectious music and riveting performances that inspire the audience to get up and move! The legendary, pimpadelic funkmaster, Morris Day, best known as the break out star of rock movie sensation Purple Rain, released his new solo album, It's About Time, through... read full bio
Michael K. Blackson is one of the most original stand-up comics in the country. He received his big break in a comedy club in Los Angeles. Blackson was performing at the Comedy Store where actor/director Ice Cube was in attendance to see comedian Mike Epps perform. After experiencing Michael Blackson’s performance, Ice Cube invited the young comic for a reading... read full bio
Marianas Trench is a Canadian alternative pop rock band formed in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Josh Ramsay, lead guitarist Matt Webb, bassist Mike Ayley, and drummer Ian Casselman. The band's name is derived from the deepest point in the ocean, the Marianas Trench. Marianas Trench released their debut album, "Fix Me,"... read full bio
Baseball icon Mariano Rivera, a native of Panama, is largely recognized as the game's finest reliever. During his time with the New York Yankees from 1995 to 2013, Rivera enjoyed unmatched success, capturing five World Series championships (1996, 1998, 2000, and 2009) and cementing his place as a baseball legend. Baseball player Rivera was discovered at a young age in his... read full bio
MKTO stands for Malcolm Kelley and Tony Oller. The former Nickelodeon stars (from the show Gigantic) form the pop duo who’s popular song “Classic"" has swept the nation. Their debut album dropped in January, 2014. They toured as opening acts for Emblem3 and Demi Lovato before headlining their own tour in the summer of 2014.... read full bio
The National Football League's former CIO and senior vice president was Michelle McKenna-Doyle. Her responsibilities included overseeing the NFL's corporate IT initiatives, shared service delivery, and technology strategy. Michelle left Constellation Energy in Baltimore, Maryland, where she held the position of CIO, to join the NFL. She held the position of President of Vision Interactive Media Group before joining Constellation,... read full bio
Maysa is a smooth jazz artist, who has recorded popular solo work and music with the British acid jazz band Incognito. While attending Morgan State University in Baltimore City, she became a member of the school’s world-renowned choir. During this time, she met Stevie Wonder at one of her performances. After graduating, she moved to Southern California to perform with... read full bio
Michael Acton Smith OBE helped create Calm.com, Firebox.com, and Mind Candy. Michael co-founded the online gift retail site Firebox.com in his early twenties. The site sells fun and slightly bizarre gifts, and their breakthrough item was a shot glass chess set. After that item was released, their business exploded, and The Sunday Times listed them and 13th on their... read full bio
