American reggae, punk, and ska group Sublime hails from Long Beach, California. A closer examination of the band's stylistic inspirations reveals a blend of dancehall, hip-hop, Ska, punk, progressive rock, hip-hop, and reggae and dub. Three people made up the band: Eric Wilson on bass guitar, Bud Gaugh on percussion, and Bradley Nowell on vocals and guitar. With their self-titled... read full bio
American R&B and soul singer Susan Carol has made waves in the music industry since her debut. Her songs deftly blend classic soul tones with contemporary R&B beats. Susan Carol's captivating voice and poignant lyrics have garnered her a great deal of admirers around the nation. Her music has a gentle, soulful vibe that makes one think of classic R&B and... read full bio
Kenyon Dixon is a rising artist from Los Angeles who has accomplished A LOT thus far. With years of experience in the music industry, the vocalist, vocal arranger, and producer has written and composed critically praised songs for musicians like Chrisette Michelle, Tyrese, and Faith Evans. He has traveled the world providing backup vocals for numerous artists, including Usher, John... read full bio
Being the author of a hit song is one thing, but sustaining that popularity is quite another. It's common to hear stories of bands being swallowed up and spat out by the music industry for not living up to the hype. This fear of failure, of not living up to the hype, can destroy artists and suffocate their creativity before... read full bio
AleMor demands everyone who hears her sing to be present with her voice, movement, and passion. The colorful performances of the Colombian singer urge people to stop and smell the roses, whether she's crooning a sweet rendition of La Vie en Rose or bringing audiences to their knees with her notorious "mouth trumpet." AleMor conveys her message not only with... read full bio
Emanuel Lee Lambert Jr., formerly known as Da' T.R.U.T.H. in the Christian hip hop world, is making a splash with his self-titled album and new name, Emanuel, proving that hip hop isn't just for kids. In collaboration with Mixed Bag Entertainment, Emanuel—a musical voyage spanning the artist's whole career, including years spent honing his percussion skills in a classroom—is... read full bio
Ingram’s voyage began in the city of Clarksdale, in Coahoma County, Mississippi, approximately 10 miles from the renowned crossroads of Highways 61 and 49. He was raised in a musical family and developed a childhood love for music, learning to play the drums and then the bass. He received his first guitar at an early age and was immediately engrossed... read full bio
Without a doubt, John Primer contributed to the development of the Chicago blues' current sound and aesthetic. Every chord he plays now is tinged with the pulse of heritage that echoes from the birthplaces he played, such as Maxwell Street, Theresa's, Checkerboard, and Rosa's Lounges. A Chicago Blues Living Legend is John Primer. Raised in 1945 on sharecropper land in Mississippi,... read full bio
Born in McComb, Mississippi, Castro Coleman, often known as Mr. Sipp, is a Malaco Recording Artist. At the tender age of six, he started to play the guitar. Mr. Sipp has developed into a formidable Delta Blues force thanks to his diligence and tenacity! Mr. Sipp is known as "The Whole Package" due to his incredible vocals, songwriting prowess, musicianship,... read full bio
Eric's father, the late Leon Bibb, was an influential member of the civil rights movement who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Eric was raised in an activist family. Growing up surrounded by the Village folk scene, Eric was inspired by the appearances of such notables as Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, and Bob Dylan. He was greatly influenced by... read full bio
Nicole Zuraitis is a New York-based bandleader, pianist, arranger, and jazz singer-songwriter who has been nominated for two Grammy Awards. She also won the coveted American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. Nicole has established herself as one of the best performers and "prolific songwriters" (Broadway World) to watch in jazz and beyond, with a "heart as big as her remarkable... read full bio
Three-time GRAMMY nominee Lakecia Benjamin is a saxophonist, composer, arranger, and teacher from New York. Her songs have a distinctive fusion of funk, jazz, and R&B. Her tone is warm and resonant, evoking comparisons to Johnny Griffin, and it fits well with any genre she chooses to perform. She honed her skills with Clark Terry and Terri Lyne Carrington in... read full bio
Queen Sheba, who was born in Detroit, Michigan, and is currently residing in Atlanta, is a WOWps finalist, an international four-county Slam champion, a two-time National Poetry Slam champion, and a three-time Regional Poetry Slam champion. She is also a co-founder of Poetry vs. Hip-Hop, the production and organization. Sheba has also appeared on Spoken, as a featured poet on Lyric... read full bio
Black Thought, Tariq Trotter's stage identity, didn't grow up with the intention of becoming a musician. Indeed, the MC, a founding member of the rap group The Roots, wasn't even sure he'd survive to maturity as a young child in North Philadelphia in the 1980s. While attending Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, Trotter and Questlove founded The... read full bio
Rapper and record producer Hykeem Jamaal Carter Jr., better known by his stage name Baby Keem, hails from the United States. Born and raised in Las Vegas, he rose to fame in the late 2010s for his work on Crash Talk, Redemption, Black Panther: The Album, and The Lion King: The Gift. His sleeper hit track "Orange Soda" helped him... read full bio
Luis Figueroa is a gifted dual-language Puerto Rican singer-songwriter who is one of this decade's most promising performers and a nominee for a Grammy®. The native Philadelphian's journey from childhood talent to YouTube celebrity has led him to some of the world's most esteemed platforms, collaborating with some of the greatest giants in the field. For his first two Premio Lo Nues-tro awards, Luis... read full bio
Mexican singer Altagracia Ugalde Motta is more often known as Ana Bárbara. Since making her professional debut, she has grown to be a well-known figure in Latin entertainment and is one of the most prominent female artists in regional Mexican music. In addition to her attractiveness to men, she is known for her musical ability. Bárbara is a talented singer-songwriter with... read full bio
Fito had established himself as a dedicated and sophisticated musician whose compositions were profoundly resistant to the convulsed realities of Argentine reality. Tercer Mundo, an affecting and potent record that hinted at Fito's impending enormous popularity, was one of his releases. El amor después del amor is his release. The album was immediately a commercial hit. Every song became a radio... read full bio
Since 2009, Cassie Lee has competed professionally in wrestling. As one half of the llconics, a tag team widely regarded as one of the most entertaining acts in WWE history, Lee is most recognized for her time spent there. Lee and her partner, Jessie McKay, an Australian who was also her childhood best friend, rose to the top of the... read full bio
The stunning Maria first drew the attention of the WWE Universe when she came close to winning the Diva Search. She is a former beauty queen who attended Northern Illinois University to acquire her college degree. Despite not winning the tournament, the native of Illinois nevertheless traveled to Raw as a backstage interviewer, unafraid to ask any question, no matter... read full bio
