Vory, a Louisville-born singer/rapper with a silky and dark R&B sound, initially attracted national prominence when he appeared on the song "Don't" by another native of Louisville, Bryson Tiller. He started releasing his own solo music over the following few years, working with many other musicians, including Cassow, Blu and AD and garnering some major composition credits for Drake and the Carters.... read full bio
Anthony Ebuka Victor, better known by his stage name VICTONY, is a rapper, singer and composer from Imo state's Orsu local government. Victony released a mixtape on Soundcloud called "The Outlaw King" to formally launch his music career. He began by only being a rapper, but as he improved, he also became a more dynamic artist, which enables him to convey the... read full bio
A rising star in the music business, VEIL is renowned for her intensely explosive and enigmatic sound. Her music, which is a fusion of dubstep, drum and bass, halftime, and leftfield, was born out of years of creative progress. It delivers cutting-edge soundscapes that take listeners to enigmatic dimensions where the bass rattles loudly. She traveled the globe as the old... read full bio
Vinay Narayan is a trailblazing figure and a key force behind Meta's efforts in immersive technology, responsible for advancing the VR portfolio, channel partners, and global sales strategy. Beyond his duties in strategy, Narayan fosters cooperation by building a network of loyal developer partners that are enthusiastic about the fascinating field of XR. Narayan demonstrated his abilities as the Vice President of... read full bio
As a former Army Chief Operating Officer, coach, leader, and logistics expert, Vincent Boles has made a lasting impression. He is a vibrant and accomplished person. Vincent has a long history of creativity and leadership, and his impact goes well beyond military operations. As the Army's chief operating officer, Vincent showed a remarkable talent for planning and skillfully carrying out challenging... read full bio
A passion of event planning (Dusk DNB) in their hometown and years of friendship brought the Toulouse-based group "Visages" together. The four members of the ensemble are Valentin, Etienne, Tom and Kevin. Each member contributes their own skills and point of view, which ideally complement one another. Their productions exhibit a broad spectrum of diversity, ranging between soulful drum and... read full bio
The Portico Quartet founder and double-bassist Milo Fitzpatrick's latest project, Vega Trails, joins saxophonist Jordan Smart (Mammal Hands, Sunda Arc) in a highly potent duet that unites two fascinating players. The goal of the endeavor was to highlight the bass and melody in all of their unadulterated glory. Milo Fitzpatrick engaged himself in music with space and sparsity during Lockdown, including... read full bio
The beloved character Dora the Explorer was created to life by Valerie Walsh Valdes, a pioneering creative in the field of children's entertainment who captivated young people all over the world. Valdes co-created the enduring cartoon series "Dora the Explorer" out of a love for creating meaningful and instructive content. When this ground-breaking program debuted in 2000, it instantly went... read full bio
In order to start over with a fresh start, Guillaume Brière, a French DJ, producer and composer who co-founded The Film and The Shoes in the 2000s, entirely reinvented himself as Vladimir Cauchemar. The origins of his new character may be traced all the way back to Greek mythology, when he is said to have challenged Apollo to a musical duel... read full bio
Versatile, an Irish rap duo, has resurfaced with the bass-heavy new tune "Blue Razz." Casper Walsh and Eskimo Supreme deliver their customary hard-hitting raps over dance rhythms, accompanied by a DIY video that includes intermittent shots of the two sprinting around town. The hip-hop duo, who released its first album Fuck Versatile, took a minor left turn with this song, which... read full bio
Dutch techno DJ and producer VE/RA specializes in the most aggressive forms of the genre. She has performed on stages alongside well-known performers including Alignment, Stan Christ and Kiki Solvej, and she performs at events like Wish, Thuishaven and Guaba Beach Bar (Cyprus). Top musicians like Charlotte De Witte, Amelie Lens, Nicky Romero and Maddix have already backed her freshly released song "Love &... read full bio
John Summit just had to hear Volaris' Armada-backed debut track, "Through The Night," before he agreed to make him the first artist outside himself to release music on his brand-new imprint, Off The Grid records. As everyone is well aware, there is really no stopping the hundreds of tweets calling for the release of a track when an anonymous ID... read full bio
The Austin, Texas-based indie pop group Voxtrot was founded in 2003. The band's debut EPs were well-received in the aughts, receiving praise from major magazines including Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and Spin in addition to music blogs. The band disbanded as quickly as it had come together, releasing its Playlouder/Beggars debut album, Voxtrot, just after. Voxtrot's legacy increased as its members continued living... read full bio
The Economist's editor for global energy and climate innovation is Vijay Vaitheeswaran. He formerly held the positions of first China bureau chief and U.S. business editor for the Economist. Vaitheeswaran contributes an outstanding breadth and depth of understanding to themes spanning from globalization, politics, and economics to international trade, supply chains, and labor disturbances. His work has carried him from Mexico... read full bio
One of Scotland's most popular exports, Jordan "Van Damn" Van Wyness, is emerging from one of its unlikeliest sources. Van Damn, who was up in the sleepy fishing village of Arbroath, has led some of Scotland's most well-known parties over the past ten years. The biggest names in international dance music have graced his "All Good" club brand, providing him... read full bio
His distinctiveness, catchy melodies and lovely falsetto voice best describe his music. He had begun writing music as early as elementary school. With the intention of making music his profession, he chose to study at a Tokyo institution. His performances have delighted the crowd ever since he made his debut. Vicke Blanka has been touring internationally this year, with over 5,000 people... read full bio
Colombian performer and composer VALÉ hails from Barranquilla and possesses immense skill. VALÉ was always drawn to music and started performing in her school chorus at a young age. She started creating her own songs in her early teens after discovering American pop and R&B music as inspiration. VALÉ began to develop her own distinct voice and viewpoint on the... read full bio
Vivian Tu, a former Wall Street trader who is now an expert, educator, and entrepreneur, is working to change the financial sector to become less "male, pale, and stale." Tu is the creator and CEO of the financial equity phenomenon "Your Rich BFF," which helps underserved populations and non-experts understand the fundamentals of personal finance. With 6M followers and appearances... read full bio
Valentino Achak Deng's life has been described by The New York Times as a testament to human resilience over tragedy and disaster." Born in the village of Marial Bai, in Southern Sudan, he was forced to flee in the 1980s, at the age of seven, when civil war erupted. As one of the so-called Lost Boys, he trekked hundreds of... read full bio
Vince Papale was a local thirty-year old teacher and coach. Helping making ends meet as a part-time bartender, he was also a season ticket holder for the Eagles. This diehard fan had only one year of high school football and weekend pickup games as experience when he decided to take a shot at his dream to play professional football for... read full bio
