Flash fiction masters in the hip-hop culture with a strong memoir foundation are Clipping. The mid-city Los Angeles trio of rapper Daveed Diggs, producers William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes and director Jonathan Snipes have spent the last five years terraforming their own patch of soil, complete with conceptual labyrinths and industrial chaos, if first person confessionals historically reign. On top of... read full bio
Capella Grey, a native of the Bronx, has worked out how to imaginatively combine the essential components of musicianship with the sound of today. Capella is a contemporary vocalist that can transition between singing, rapping and chanting in the same verse. His smoothed-out flow perfectly complements his mid-tempo beats. Capella Grey has crafted a fresh yet nostalgic vibe that welcomes listeners... read full bio
Everyone You Know is Rhys and Harvey, two brothers from London suburbs who drew inspiration from 90s rave, hip-hop and punk to create their own sound and aesthetic. They draw musical inspiration from a wide range of artists, including Frank Sinatra, Shy FX, The Prodigy and Arctic Monkeys. But more than anything else, family has been the key for these two musicians to... read full bio
Deyah has accomplished more than the typical young adult. Trauma from childhood, suffering, addiction, loneliness and additional addiction. She's been discovered, lost and then found once more. She fell into a spiral, went to rehab (again) and eventually got better. She is now, however, maturing, mending and giving. There are three things: health, love and optimism. You don't even have to talk to her to... read full bio
Adam Nathaniel "Young Adz" Williams, Ricky Earl "Dirtbike LB" Banton and Lil Pino are members of the British hip hop group D-Block Europe, commonly shortened as DBE. They are all from Lewisham in London. Their name alludes to The Lox (also known as D-Block). The trio gained popularity after releasing a number of singles, including "Large Amounts," "Darling" and "Nasty" on their... read full bio
D Smoke, an artist from Inglewood, California who specializes in socially conscious street narratives meant to uplift, became well-known after becoming the inaugural champion of the reality rap competition Rhythm + Flow. However, by that point, the bilingual multi-instrumentalist (guitar, drums and piano) had already been active on the scene for more than ten years as a songwriter and an underground... read full bio
Conway the Machine, sometimes known as Conway, is the stage name of Demond Price, an American rapper. Conway was a member of Griselda Records, along with his paternal half-brother Westside Gunn and cousin Benny the Butcher. Conway served some time in prison, which he has described as inspiration for giving up a gangster lifestyle in order to concentrate on his music... read full bio
Rapper Terrell "Cochise" Cox, whose songs include "Knicks," "Hatchback," "TELL EM" and "Pocket Rocket," is a rising star. The success of "Hatchback" on social media led to Cochise signing a record deal with Columbia Records. The first song by Cochise to receive a Gold certification from the RIAA was "TELL EM." The second was "Hatchback". Currently residing in Fort Collins, Colorado,... read full bio
Rapper Mist hails from Birmingham, England. Diamond in the Dirt, his second EP, was released and reached its peak at position five on the UK Albums Chart. In Birmingham, England, Mist was born Rhys Thomas Sylvester to parents from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines who resided in a neighborhood with a large Punjabi population. His father played guitar for a... read full bio
Meekz Manny, a rapper from Gorton who had only been making music for four months, quickly found success. First appearing on P110 with Scene Smasher, Meekz launched his career by posting tunes like "TRXPPISH" and "Take Losses!!" on SoundCloud. Following his appearance on P110: Music's Hoods Hottest, which received over 7 million views on YouTube, Meekz really took off and... read full bio
Thanks to his production approach, amazing graphics and incisive lyrics, Dublin rapper Kojaque is steadily making progress on the Irish and global music scenes. Kojaque, a co-founder of the independent label Soft Boy Records, combines jazz and sampling beats with vivacious, poetic lyrics to depict life in contemporary Dublin. Kojaque is a well-known musician, filmmaker and visual artist. His multi-media performances and... read full bio
Knucks, who is from South Kilburn in London, continues to set the bar for his unique sound and musical prowess. The budding rapper is undoubtedly on his way to making a name for himself in the field of avant-garde music after receiving praise from artists like Wretch 32, Stormzy Novelist and Jordan Dunn, to name a few. At the age of 12, he... read full bio
The internationally acclaimed lyrical skengman Kano has returned with a new studio album titled "Hoodies All Summer," his most significant body of work to date, three years after his Mercury-nominated album, "Made In The Manor." With every comeback, Kano raises the standard with a creative vision that challenges and improves the social, musical and cultural environment of Britain. The album is... read full bio
Jordan Adetunji defies all conventions with his fusion of rap and r&b with post-punk influences. The Alt Hip Hop Artist has recently gained a lot of momentum thanks to the inclusion of his songs in popular Spotify playlists like Alternative Hip Hop, Chillmatic, New Punk Tracks, Rap UK, Fresh Finds Rock and Afrobashment, demonstrating the level of talent he brings to any track... read full bio
Jean Dawson is a rapper and singer who fuses hip-hop, trap music and experimental indie rock into a poetic and captivating whole. He generated a lot of hype with his EP Bad Sports and released his debut full-length, Pixel Bath, shortly after. Later came the release of Chaos Now, his sophomore album. Dawson was reared in a mixed-race Black and Mexican family... read full bio
Daddy Bouff, Hustler, Hitman Likman and Juju J. Military leader of the Jamba Boys. The Farda and the Fisherman. There is only one J Hus, despite his many aliases. J Hus had two headline UK tours that sold out, including his first headline performance in London at Brixton Academy. He has since appeared on the lineups of other festivals, such as Reading &... read full bio
Before turning 22, the West London MC released his debut song, "They Ain't 100." Nothing was anticipated by him. He entered prison three weeks after that. He didn't realize how popular the song had become until after he got out and people started requesting more of his music. The song went viral while he was away, receiving radio play and... read full bio
Shaybo is a tough, truth-telling female rapper who was born and bred in southeast London. She is not here to mess around. The ardent words and appealing melodies of Shaybo, who has a passion for rapping coursing through her blood, reveal a highly adaptable artist whose music has the capacity to elicit a profound response across all genres. Being no stranger... read full bio
SamRecks is a multi-genre rapper from South East London who was raised in Nigeria and is on a mission to establish himself as one of London's most intriguing up-and-coming talent to watch. He writes catchy songs with lighthearted fun and keeps his composure on the mike. On hits like "Don't Tell No One," "Love & Attention," "Suns Out Buns Out" and... read full bio
Rob49 showed up fully developed, as if he had spent his entire life preparing for his first studio session. The New Orleans rapper with a deep voice has only recently started rapping, but you wouldn't know it from the nickname "baby Soulja Slim" that fans have given him because of his compelling stage presence and assuredness. These kinds of honors... read full bio
