Blitz The Ambassador is a Brooklyn-based MC, who followed an interesting path that helped him shape who he is today. Samuel Bazawuel was born in Accra, Ghana, where grew up to the sounds of Jazz, Motown, Afro-Beat, and Highlife. When his older brother showed Blitz Public Enemy's It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back", he was... read full bio
The BLK ODYSSY project, led by Sam Houston, is motivated by emancipation. Houston, who was born and raised in Plainfield, New Jersey and now resides in Austin, Texas, delves into his own background as a Black musician and the environment he grew up in on his first album under this new name, BLK VINTAGE. It's an album that draws heavily... read full bio
BlocBoy JB is an American rapper and songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee. He’s best known for his song “Look Alive” featuring Drake which peaked at number 5 on the US charts and earned ARIA certified Platinum and RIAA three-time Platinum. BlocBoy has released 8 mixtapes since the start of his career when he was only 14 years old. He started releasing... read full bio
Rapper BLP Kosher hails from Broward County, Florida, and identifies as Jewish, which is a key component of his profile as an artist. Kosher prominently incorporates his Jewishness in his rap persona, in contrast to other well-known Jewish singers like Drake who only does so when it is opportune. He frequently sports a bespoke kashket that has been modified to... read full bio
Blue Scholars is an American hip-hop duo made up of DJ Sabzi and MC Geologic. The hip-hop group came to be when the two individuals skipped class in college. They joined an organization focused on reviving interest in hip-hop and began collaborating together. Since joining together, the group has performed in over 400 shows across the United States. They have... read full bio
Blueface is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California. He gained popularity with the release of his single “Respect My Crypn”, which became a viral internet meme duo to his off-beat style of rapping. Growing up, Blueface played football in high school and briefly in college at Fayetteville State University. Once he left, he went hard at work at pursuing... read full bio
The Dutch jump-up group originally gained attention on Viper with their powerful duet with label veteran Cyantific, "Waiting 4 U." Since then, they have released a number of well-received tracks on the label. You'll want to keep an eye on BLVCK CROWZ since they bring an unmatched level of intensity to the DJ booth and a distinctive vibe to their... read full bio
Blvk H3ro was born Hervin Augustus Bailey Jr. and raised in Waterford, a district in Portmore, Jamaica, famous for giving birth to dancehall legend Vybz Kartel. He started singing and playing the drums in his church's junior choir at the age of eight. Each December, Sting, the legendary Jamaican music festival renowned for its dramatic brawls, took place near his house and every... read full bio
Rapper Sihle Sithole (also known as Blxckie) from South Africa creates a lot of music by combining R&B and rap vocals. Hailing from Durban, he started his musical career at the age of 17. While pursuing a psychology degree, he recorded his first EP, Eqnx II, in a matter of years. When COVID broke out, he was in Johannesburg visiting some... read full bio
Matthew Burdette, better known as his stage name Blxst, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer from Los Angeles, California. Blxst grew up in Los Angeles and began rapping and producing his own music after graduating from high school. He went on to start his own hip-hop collective, TIU Muzic, which led him to gain more experience in the... read full bio
Life was difficult for me as a young Ghanaian growing up in Amsterdam's South East. He found solace in his mutuals and power in everything that moved him. In a community where authenticity is valued, Benjamin 'Bnnyhunna' Ankomah discovered the ultimate form of self-expression: music. In church, he learns to play various instruments such as the piano, guitar, and drums. His... read full bio
Daniel Benson, formerly known as Buju and now known professionally as Bnxn (pronounced Benson), is a Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, songwriter, and record producer. Under the direction of T.Y.E/EMPIRE, Bnxn (pronounced Benson) released the extended play record Sorry I'm Late on October 27, 2021. The Nigerian Highlife music duo The Cavemen made a guest appearance, and Steph, Perlz, Denzl, Timi Jay,... read full bio
Bob Vylan is one of the newest and most interesting acts in the punk rock scene. Starting off with the EP “Vylan” in 2017 (which consisted of five fast punk and socially poignant songs), the London-based punk duo went on to release another EP and numerous singles, as well as three studio albums: “Dread” from 209, “We Live Here (Deluxe)”... read full bio
Kim Ji-won, or Bobby, is a k pop rapper and singer-songwriter under the YG Entertainment label. He is perhaps most famous for being one of the members of iKon, one of the biggest k pop groups around. Bobby’s career got started when he won first place in the Show Me The Money 3. In 2005, he made his way to... read full bio
Bobby Raps, or Robert Jon Richardson, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and – as his name suggests – rapper. He got his start in high school when he fell in love with rap music and immediately began writing his own songs and recording his own beats. Aside from having his own solo project, he was also a member of... read full bio
Body Count was founded by Ice-T, best known for his contributions to the hip hop genre. Ice-T founded the group out of his interest in heavy metal, and took on the role of vocalist for the group, writing the lyrics for most of the group's songs, while the music was written by lead guitarist Ernie C. The group's self-titled debut... read full bio
Bohan Phoenix is an up-and-coming musical artist who was born in China and immigrated to the United States when he was only 11 years old. Through his music, Phoenix performs in both Mandarin and English and shows his two identities through his music in hopes to bridge the cultural gap between China and the United States. Phoenix began his musical... read full bio
Bohemia quickly gained popularity in 2002 with his independent debut album, Vich Pardesan De, which hit the Top Ten on BBC Radio 1 UK. The follow-up album, Pesa Nasha Pyar, made history by becoming the first full-length Punjabi-Rap album released by a major label. The album brought his creation of Punjabi Rap to the masses, resulting in Bohemia being known... read full bio
Greater London-based musician Bone Slim (also known as Phantom, Bone, Slim and Shark) performs music. He is the voice of the audio-visual group HOTR and one of NiNE8 Collective's original songwriters. Critics have referred to his work as "UK rap and hip hop merging the established sound of noughties boombap with a new transatlantic twist" and have praised his intricate rhymes and... read full bio
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony is a hip-hop group comprised of several artists who go by the names Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone, Wish Bone, Flesh-n-Bone, and Bizzy Bone. The group got together in Cleveland, Ohio where they developed their own unique rap style. Best known for their fast-paced rapping and vocal harmonies, the group was awarded a Grammy for Best Rap Performance. They... read full bio
