With a new record, a new hip and a new base of operations in Los Angeles, California, Jonny Fritz is back. When we last saw our hero, Jonny had just finished recording the cathartic classic, Dad Country, which he had recorded in Jackson Browne's home studio and released through ATO Records as a plea to the next generation for a revitalized... read full bio
JELEEL!, a native of Providence, Rhode Island, surely had a diverse upbringing around the East Coast. His music was greatly influenced by him fusing guitar power chords with thumping 808s, Afrobeats rhythms and lyrics rapped in his distinct register while he was growing up in Providence with his Nigerian immigrant parents, attending college there for a time and eventually relocating to Los... read full bio
Jamie McDell, a singer-songwriter from New Zealand, has accomplished a lot throughout her early years. She started a successful musical career when she was 16 and was signed to EMI, which helped her become well-known across the country. She achieved Gold album sales after the publication of her debut record, "Six Strings and a Sailboat," and she was nominated for... read full bio
With their breathtaking and unexpected new album, Breaking Point, Jade Jackson and Aubrie Sellers, the duet Jackson+Sellers, are making a second first impression. They were brought together by what seemed to be cosmic forces and first met while performing back-to-back sets at Americanafest in Nashville. This brief encounter later developed into a close friendship and a genuine sense of shared interests.... read full bio
The importance of music in Justin Stein's family has never changed. His great grandpa, the person whose last name Justin adopted as his stage name, was a well-known bandleader in Chicago's underworld during the Roaring Twenties, frequently performing at the infamous Al Capone's request. Justin's grandma also had a huge impact on his career by forcing the little boy to... read full bio
"Wordgirl" Jensen McRae says, "Everything I do is about, and in service of, words and stories." McRae's music tackles many facets of identity, from race to concerns of despair and unrequited love, as a bi-racial, black and Jewish lady growing up. Inspired by artists like Stevie Wonder, Carole King, Alicia Keys and James Taylor, McRae began writing songs in her bedroom and... read full bio
James Ivy, a Korean-American producer, performer and songwriter from New Jersey, began making music in high school. He performed his debut act at the former Manhattan club China Chalet. This was followed by performances at South by Southwest and in Los Angeles. The emergence of PC Music and the advancements in electronic music made by SOPHIE and A. G. Cook served as... read full bio
Jai Paul, a London-based singer, producer and composer, rose to prominence thanks solely to a select few legally released tracks and some illegally obtained demos that were extensively disseminated among his rabid fans. An early demo led to a contract with XL Recordings as the group emerged from the Myspace age with a sound that combined sweet R&B falsetto vocals and... read full bio
Jordan Mackampa's music, like those of the soul legends he grew up listening to and the grime artists he cherishes, is intended to inform as much as amuse. His raw songs, which are reflections of his existence as an outsider, span from his birthplace in the Republic of Congo to his hip hop-obsessed upbringing in north London to his formative... read full bio
With the San Francisco 49ers for 28 years, Jim Mercurio is in his third season as executive vice president and general manager of Levi's Stadium. He formerly held the positions of vice president and general manager of stadium operations for six years. Mercurio currently has overall responsibility for the stadium and event operations, including executive management of the food and... read full bio
J.Rocc, one of the top DJs in the world, started his career as a DJ when he was very young. His passion for music inspired him to assemble the best DJs and turntablists into a crew. He established the Beat Junkies, a legendary outfit. He is referred to as "The Funky President" and is frequently praised as one of the... read full bio
Jordan Hollander is the CEO of Hotel Tech Report, an app shop for the hospitality sector that serves more than 2.5 million hotels annually. He had previously worked for Starwood Hotels & Resorts' Global Partnerships division. Jordan worked as an equities analyst at Wells Capital Management and the director of business development at Metwest Terra Hospitality before to joining SPG. He... read full bio
The Josh Ramsay Show, aptly named, is an 18-track musical study of many musical genres that include collaborations with numerous Canadian artists from various musical genres. Never repeating the same genre, this album is a love letter to all of music. Ramsay decided early on that he would take a major step out on The Josh Ramsay Show rather than make... read full bio
José González is the only member in his class. González has been praised by Rolling Stone as "someone whose subtle, carefully crafted music delivers rewards to listeners who know how to wait," and his illustrious career can only be called a dreary example of what great music may be. González is one of the most exciting and sought-after touring musicians today, selling... read full bio
Joe Navarro is an author, public speaker, and former FBI agent who was born in Cuba and is well-known for his knowledge of body language and nonverbal cues. Navarro, who worked for the FBI for 25 years, has significantly advanced the fields of behavioral analysis and counterintelligence. Among the works he has written are "What Every Body Is Saying," "Dangerous... read full bio
John Taft is a well-known figure in the financial services sector and currently holds the position of Vice Chairman at Baird, one of the top worldwide financial services companies. Taft has amassed considerable knowledge and leadership ability in the industry over the course of a successful career spanning decades. He further cemented his reputation as a reputable leader in the... read full bio
Joe Lanzisero is a renowned creative visionary who worked at the legendary Walt Disney Company for an astonishing 37 years, from 1979 to 2015. He was a key contributor to the creation of some of the most popular and inventive attractions and experiences at Disney parks around the world as the Creative Senior Vice President of Disney Imagineering. Joe Lanzisero used... read full bio
Jeff Benedict is a sports journalist, bestselling author, producer and pundit who has captivated audiences across media. He is an authority on leadership and the attitude of a champion. In addition to writing several feature articles about some of the most well-known athletes in sports history, Jeff has authored seventeen non-fiction books. He has been chosen to serve as executive producer... read full bio
Jubilee Media's founder and CEO on the business side of the creative economy, Jason Y. Lee is a pioneer who places a strong emphasis on empathy and having a good social influence. Jason worked as a consultant for Bain & Company after earning his degree from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He had previously worked in Zambia... read full bio
Joel Bervell, a Ghanaian-American medical student and science communicator, is referred to as the "Medical Mythbuster" for his work on social media in creating viral medical content that has sparked discussions about racial disparities in healthcare, the history of medicine and unacknowledged biases in the healthcare sector. Bervell developed a devoted following on TikTok and Instagram after enrolling in medical school,... read full bio
