Ché Woltuhin Grant, AKA AJ Tracey, is the one of the biggest names in British hip hop, rap, and EMD. He grew up in Ladbroke Grove, London with his dad, an Afro-Trinidadian rapper and his mother, a Welsh jungle DJ. It was because of this early exposure to music that he started rapping at the young age of six. This... read full bio
AK (Austin Kassabian) went from being a YouTube star with over a million subscribers to being one of America’s hottest new mainstream hip hop artists. After covering Desiigner’s “Panda” and “Gucci Gang” by Lil Pump (which collectively amounted to 46 million views), AK got a lot of attention as a serious artist. People quickly noticed that he was, not only... read full bio
Akala is a co-founder of The Hip-hop Shakespeare Company as well as a hip-hop artist who has won BAFTA and MOBO awards. He is also a successful author and social entrepreneur. Akala has a long history of worldwide touring and has participated in a number of festivals both domestically and abroad. He has also conducted ground-breaking projects in the fields... read full bio
With his vintage vibe from the 1970s, Jackson, Mississippi native Akeem Ali, better known as Keemy Casanova, has captured the attention of people worldwide. He enthralls his audience with mesmerizing rap lyrics set to catchy choruses and a unique retro ambiance of Funk and Disco. Ever since his breakthrough single, "Keemy Casanova," he has completely taken over the music industry with... read full bio
R&B singer Akon is best know for his chart topping hit song “Smack That,” a collaboration with Eminem. Born in St. Louis, Missouri and know simple as Akon, the Senegalese-American singer, producer, and businessman is known for “Locked Up” and “Lonely” from his debut album Trouble. His second album, Konvicted, earned him a Grammy nomination for the Eminem collaboration. Akon... read full bio
Akua Naru and The Ruff Pack (Matthias Loescher, Stephan Kondert) collaborate on "the Black fantastic." The Ruff Pack's characteristic aural aggressiveness frames akua naru's iconic political and poetic poetry. A 7-track head nod call-to-action with live hip hop, soul, trap, jazz, and the undiscovered. "the Black magnificent" refers to akua's focus on Black strength and resilience under peril. Joy and... read full bio
Although aldn is well-known in the hyperpop scene for his production abilities, his career didn't really take off until he began adding his own vocals to the beats. Aldn's music flips the script on pop songwriting and manages to stick with the listener for hours on end. Aldn's dark universe is inverted through his music, which has a glitchy production... read full bio
Alec King is an up-and-coming rapper, songwriter, and producer from Los Angeles, California. King’s music is a mixture of hip-hop, R&B and pop, and he rose to fame with the release of singles which include “Larry David,” and ur a b**** and I hate u cuz u broke my heart.” King was born in Colorado and moved to Los Angeles... read full bio
Erick Ral Alemán Ramrez was born on February 20, 1990, but he is best known by his stage name Alemán, a monikor he employs when he raps. Erick Ral Alemán Ramrez was born on February 20, 1990. Cabo San Lucas is where Alemán spent his childhood and his entire life. His debut album under his own name, Pase de abordar,... read full bio
Alesha Dixon is an English singer-songwriter, rapper, dancer, and television personality who rose to fame as a member of the all-female trio, Mis-Teeq, alongside Sabrina Washington and Su-Elise Nash. Dixon was born in Welwyn Garden City, Herfordshire, England, and she began her musical career as one-third of Mis-Teeq. Through her work with Mis-Teeq, Dixon released two studio albums, “Lickin’ on... read full bio
American musician Alex Jean hails from Orlando and performs Christian Rap. His music is characterized by its passion and sincerity. It pays homage to his religion and belief in a higher power, and his lyrics often express a message of hope and redemption. In Alex Jean's musical approach, traditional gospel music and contemporary elements are distinctively blended to produce a sound that is both familiar... read full bio
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
Alfie Neale is a singer-songwriter and producer from England with a mix of genres and styles ranging from disco, jazz, hip-hop, and soul. You can clearly hear his inspirations in his music: Anderson . Paak, Amy Winehouse, George Benson, Doobie Brothers, and others. Alfie has worked with Cassell The Beatmaker – producer of The Streets, Akala, Plan B, and MNEK.... read full bio
Alina Bzhezhinska is a one-woman force, on a quest to elevate the harp in modern music. She is a jazz harpist, composer, band leader, and the creator of the online community HipHarpCollective. In 2021, she plans to rebrand the harp. Alina Bzhezhinska has collaborated with UK jazz phenom Kamaal Williams on his second studio album, Wu Hen. She has also performed... read full bio
Allan Kingdom was born in Canada, but now calls Saint Paul, Minnesota his home. The hip-hop rapper and producer is part of Thestand4rd, along with Spooky Black, Bobby Raps, and Psymun. Drawing inspiration from artists like Kid Cudi and Pharrell Williams, Allan Kingdom creates his own rap sound. With a background in producing obtained from the Minneapolis Institute of Production... read full bio
D’Andre Sams, better known as his stage name, ALLBLACK, is an up-and-coming rapper from Oakland, California. Through his rise to fame, ALLBLACK has gone on to earn recognition from other Bay Area rappers which include E-40, G-Eazy, and has also worked with artists such as Nef the Pharaoh, Too Short, DaBoii, Guapdad 4000, 03 Greedo, and OMB Peezy. ALLBLACK began... read full bio
Allday, also known as Tomas Henry Gaynor, is a rapper and singer-songwriter from Australia. People quickly began to notice the talented artist when he began uploading his music to the internet. He adopted the name Allday in 2011 when he dropped out of art school. In 2012, Allday released “A Skateboard Soirée” in 2012 on Bandcamp, which got nationwide attention... read full bio
Skilled in both poetry and performance, Allysha Joy has amassed a devoted following worldwide thanks to her powerful lyrics, distinctive musicianship, and amazing vocals. Known for being the lead vocalist for 30/70 Collective, Joy has skillfully developed her own style over the years, showcasing her abilities as a singer, songwriter, keyboard player, and selector. And with a strong roster of... read full bio
Aloe Blacc is an American musician, singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and philanthropist from Laguna Hills, California. He is best known for writing and singing on Avicii’s single “Wake Me Up”, which charted in 22 different countries. He’s also known for his own singles “The Man”, “Loving You Is Killing Me” and “I Need a Dollar” as well as for performing... read full bio
These British teen sisters defy convention by going beyond what is expected of them. In contrast to their more delicate tunes, which include dark strings, haunting harmonies and a terrifying, circus-like ambiance, their genre-bending music is replete with strong basslines, electric guitars and tongue-twisting rap. The hard-to-define sound of ALT BLK ERA will both enthrall and unnerve you. Acts like The Prodigy, Stromae, Ashnikko,... read full bio
