Phi11a, a Sydney rapper who blends potent, nasty and thought-provoking lyrics with a varied style and upbeat outlook, is the most recent figure to lead the charge as Australian hip-hop begins to have a significant impact on the rest of the world. Phi11a was raised in Sydney's Inner-West, where his family had a hard time making ends meet. Nowhere really felt like... read full bio
In terms of music, PawPaw Rod is well-known. The Capricorn in cowboy boots has already formed a musical personality that magpies from elements and mutates genres as if Gil Scott-Heron were trying to fill the dance floor, with only three singles and a debut EP under his belt, the simply titled "A PawPaw Rod EP." Rodney Hulsey is several things at... read full bio
Colombia has developed as a hub for new talent. Nobeat makes an appearance from Santa Marta, a city of 500,000 people renowned for its historical and cultural diversity, to attract the attention of influential people in the industry and global listeners. He is a singer, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. He is undoubtedly one to watch because of his successful career. The emerging... read full bio
Nija Charles is a singer/songwriter and producer currently residing in Los Angeles, California. While growing up and witnessing her uncle and aunt experiment with the music-production program Fruity Loops, Nija first became interested in music. This irrational interest gradually turned into a daily passion. Nija pursued her goal and was admitted to NYU's notorious Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. Here, she developed... read full bio
With his distinctive vocal technique, Nafe Smallz continues to defy genres and establish himself as a competent rap artist as well as a melodic vocalist. He is well renowned for his ability to create a distinctive sound of music. When he was barely 19 years old, he was asked to assist US sensation Future on his UK tour since his skill... read full bio
Growing up in South Central, Na-Kel Smith was introduced to skating by his uncle, Kareem Campbell, the most memorable character in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater history. Na-Kel joined the world of professional skating so swiftly that he didn't even need to finish high school after mastering his craft and generating buzz through videos. He was sponsored by Supreme and he readily fit... read full bio
Rapper MoStack, who is elusive, is from North London. He had a very successful year musically, touring with Wretch 32, making BBC 1Xtra's A List with his club song "Liar Liar" (remix), being nominated for a MOBO and selling out his second headline gig in less than three hours (the first venue was upgraded to a bigger 1100 capacity venue when... read full bio
RedHook is a Sydney-based independent, shape-shifting alt-rock quartet that has gained a large international following because to their potent lyrics and engaging live performances. Tens of millions of streams—and counting—of their emotional, attitude-filled and accessible brand of alternative rock have been generated by them. The promoter of Download, one of the biggest heavy festivals on earth, quickly booked them to play the... read full bio
In the service of good vibes, spiritual uplift and "don't worry, be happy" fun, cool jazzy tones are peppered with pop, hip-hop, reggae, soul, calypso and even some street-corner swing. But once you go past those attractive, beguiling Surfaces, that's when Colin Padalecki and Forrest Frank, the band's two main musicians, genuinely reveal their three-dimensional musical richness. Forrest handles the vocals and... read full bio
Nerija, a group of musicians based in London who have won the Jazz Newcomer Parliamentary Jazz Award and been nominated for the Jazz FM Breakthrough Act of the Year, perform vibrant and unique music that draws inspiration from jazz, hip hop, afrobeat and South African Township. The seven-piece ensemble contains up-and-coming musicians including guitarist Shirley Tetteh (Maisha, Gary Crosby's Groundation), trumpeter... read full bio
Teezo Touchdown is the stage name of Aaron Lashane Thomas, an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was born on October 31, 1992, in Beaumont, Texas, where his father worked as a DJ and exposed him to music at a young age. He listened to a variety of musicians while growing up, including Marvin Gaye, Judas Priest, Prince,... read full bio
Marc E. Bassy, a singer/songwriter who was born and raised in the Bay Area, has come into his own as a creative force. 'PMD,' his sophomore album, is published via his freshly established self-made, independent label New Gold Medal after months of teaser releases to fans during the summer. The concept of his sophomore album, which explores the roots of... read full bio
From Austin, Texas, comes the instrumental quartet known as JaRon Marshall + the collective. It stars Michael Longoria (Bob Schneider, Patty Griffin), JaRon Marshall (Black Pumas), Brian Donohoe (Progger, Snarky Puppy) and Chris Loveland (Clunis). At Adrian Quesada's Electric Deluxe Recorders in Austin, Texas, they just recorded their debut album. They draw inspiration from contemporary spiritualists Kamasi Washington and Shabaka Hutchings... read full bio
Rapper Billy Woods resists easy classification; he cites Washington, D.C., as his hometown but has lived in New York City for the most of his life. He was the second child of a Jamaican scholar and a would-be Marxist revolutionary and while he was born in the United States, he spent much of his early years in Africa and the West... read full bio
Cody Kolodziejzyk, or Cody Ko, is a comedian, podcaster, rapper, and YouTuber who is incredibly well-known for his hilarious observations on online culture, people, and trends. Cody started out as a software engineer but eventually made the switch to the entertainment industry by showing his humorous skills on Vine, where he gained a significant following. He made a smooth move to YouTube once Vine closed down in 2017... read full bio
Dino d'Santiago is a Cape Verdean-born singer from Lisbon who is well-known in Portugal's hip-hop and R&B sectors. He is a proponent of the new wave of Afro-electronic music. On his albums "Eva" and the well-regarded "Mundu Nôbu," Dino combines traditional Cape Verdean music with fresh genres to produce what has come to be known as his unique sound. Dino was... read full bio
In the early 1980s, while other kids were playing war with G.I. Joe action figures, Detroit native Marcellus "Malik" Pittman was cranking up his radio and listening to jazz performances by Rosetta Hines, "the Wizzard," and "Electrifying Mojo." Malik started working as a DJ for college parties, wedding receptions, and "old school parties" in the early 1990s. Malik collaborated with... read full bio
Ghost-Note is an explosion of sound, led by the multi-Grammy winning percussion combo of Robert "Sput" Searight and Nate Werth from Snarky Puppy. The group, which includes members of Prince, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar, Marcus Miller, Toto and more, is advancing funk music into the future by building on the uplifting, innovative foundations laid by artists like... read full bio
Layto grew up in Boston, where she was born. Being the youngest of five, music provided an escape from the chaos and dysfunction of the family. Layto's parents introduced him to a wide variety of music when he was growing up, and he even taught himself how to play the piano. He developed a profound respect for music over time,... read full bio
Darryl McDaniels is an American musician. A longtime fan of artists such as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Harry Chapin, McDaniels wanted to move towards a slower, softer sound which suited his now troubled voice. McDaniels released his long-awaited solo album, Checks Thugs and Rock N Roll. McDaniels joined Aerosmith on stage at the Hard Rock Calling festival in London,... read full bio
