Alfa Mist first taught himself how to make beats as a young student in East Ham, London and then discovered jazz through the hip-hop sampling of artists like Hi-tek, Madlib and J Dilla. In order to analyze the intricate harmonic arrangements on these foundational songs, he taught himself to play the piano by ear. Over time, he developed his own production approach, which... read full bio
Julius Rodriguez, a talented pianist and multi-instrumentalist, fuses his love of R&B, gospel and hip-hop with his jazz training. He initially caught people's attention when he went on tour with A$AP Rocky and collaborated with artists like Kassa Overall, Meshell Ndegeocello, Brasstracks and others on projects. Let Sound Tell All served as his solo debut for Verve Records. Rodriguez was raised in a... read full bio
Jimothy Lacoste, a rapper from London, first gained attention online as a viral sensation, but he quickly paved the way for mainstream acceptance with his odd, deadpan style and unique character. Lacoste (Timothy Gonzales) chose to pursue music and other artistic endeavors since he found the British educational system to be ineffective. At first, he was content to create music for his own... read full bio
The music of Genesis Owusu, a Ghanaian-Australian songwriter and singer, is difficult to describe and has elements of alternative rock, hardcore rap and laid-back funk. His songs are both joyous and reflective, touching on important social topics like cultural appropriation and police brutality. He lists Frank Ocean, Kanye West, OutKast and Jimi Hendrix as influences. Owusu's track "Don't Need You" garnered broadcast... read full bio
Ericdoa is from Connecticut, a state that is undoubtedly not renowned for its artistic community or productivity. He spent the most of his childhood online because there weren't many other similar-minded children at his school. He eventually met almost all of his closest friends and colleagues online using services like Discord and Twitter. Eric was exposed to "raw pop performers"... read full bio
El-P, also known as El Producto, is one of hip-most hop's stubborn and daring innovators, fusing a lo-fi, vintage aesthetic with a progressive rock musician's propensity to push limits. He has never given in to the pressures of corporate rap, instead deciding to go in a direction that is obviously not for profit. He established a solid reputation with the... read full bio
Dua Saleh's first musical attempt was shared online as a fun exercise to share with friends. The Twin Cities scene noticed almost immediately. One of them was the producer Psymun (Future, Young Thug, Juice WRLD, Corbin fka Spooky Black), of whom Saleh was a fan but was unaware that they both came from the same place. They connected well and Psymun... read full bio
The success of Dro Kenji is evidence of the influence of the internet. The artist, who is from South Carolina, released a number of intriguing singles and mixtapes on his SoundCloud when he was just a senior in high school. He worked together with the label's staff of platinum-certified producers to create his debut album, which was released on Mira... read full bio
South Florida's DJ Scheme served as a producer for tracks that XXXTentacion, Ski Mask the Slump God and Juice WRLD would use as hits. Besides from his work in the background, DJ Scheme also established himself as a solo artist with songs like the star-studded Family. Gabriel Guerra, a.k.a. DJ Scheme, was born in Palm Beach, Florida. Although Guerra dabbled with mastering... read full bio
Kaiit, a South East Melbourne native who has been singing ever since she can remember, has a beautiful voice that is versatile across musical genres. Kaiit, who was born in Papua New Guinea, spent her early years moving back and forth between Australia and her native country before her family finally settled in Melbourne. Kaiit's parents loved bands like Pink Floyd,... read full bio
Nitin Sawhney CBE is a renowned British musician, producer, and composer whose work is known for blending Asian and global influences with electronica, and for exploring multiculturalism, politics, and spirituality. Sawhney has received multiple international awards throughout his career, including the Ivor Novello Lifetime Achievement award in 2017. Sawhney's extensive list of collaborators includes legends like Paul McCartney, Sting, Brian Eno,... read full bio
Ramirez, a member of G59 who is from the Bay Area, has a vast and varied library of music that draws from both West Coast Rap and Southern Trap. Ramirez not only has a career full of original sounds, but his writing goes beyond what is typical of the contemporary cloud-rapper. Ramirez has risen to the top of his genre... read full bio
Queen Millz has always had a mind for exploration. Since she was a young child, she knew she wanted more. Her parents stepped in to help. They enrolled Millz in a poetry group since she was born with a silver tongue and needed a way to channel that energy. Born to two music-obsessed parents, Queen Millz combined the pop and drum... read full bio
North Ave Jax has always had lofty goals, but he hasn't always believed that he had a chance of achieving them. When an executive with Interscope Records, an imprint of a large company, heard Sevakian's music, the next day he was flown to the label's headquarters in Atlanta to sign a contract. The Burlington High School dropout's music videos are currently... read full bio
Nix Northwest, a rapper, producer and multi-instrumentalist who was born and raised in London, combines the sounds of jazz, hip-hop and broken beats with contemplative lyrics and melodic songs. He learned to play the piano at an early age and came from a musical family. He first began to take rapping seriously in his late teens after meeting his future working partner Lausse... read full bio
Niko B would download Chief Keef instrumentals and muck around in his creative media classes at school by writing his own lyrics to them. His debut song, "Mary Berry," was lighthearted at first, but it soon became a hit. While Niko's style is influenced by rap, he also finds inspiration from a wide range of musical styles and sounds, which allows... read full bio
One of the most interesting acts coming out of Ireland is the Dublin-based alternative R&B musician Monjola. Due to his considerable involvement in the commercial side of the industry, he has already made a name for himself in the emerging Irish scene. He organizes exhibitions with the "Cleavage Club" art collective. Despite only having his debut track, "Know You" out, Monjola... read full bio
Marco McKinnis found success on SoundCloud by posting a number of unique songs that showcased his gifts. On the streaming service, one of his tracks, "Beautiful Demo," received over 400 thousand plays and 10,000 likes; it's safe to say that listeners swooned. A year following the song's debut, McKinnis teamed up with Republic Records and started to appear on prominent... read full bio
"Ugly" is a sharp R&B-pop song by Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter lilspirit that speaks the unvarnished truth about a terrible relationship. "Ugly" showcased lilspirit's soulful vocals and sophisticated sense of melody, marking a significant shift from the emo-rap-leaning compositions he had previously produced. A month after the release of "ugly," Internet Money Records/10K Projects signed lilspirit to a record deal after... read full bio
For multi-instrumentalist, composer and artist Baird, the idea of home is embodied in the local music. Raised in Baltimore, he also feels at home in Providence where he went to Brown University and Mexico City, where he lived for over a year after graduating before relocating to Los Angeles. Baird is able to enjoy the qualities of music that are both frightening and... read full bio
