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
Online, BONES is an utterly interesting figure. He usually raps over a somber beat while hunched low to the ground in his handmade VHS music videos, which are filmed on his family's ancient tape recorder. He usually hides behind long black hair that conceals his face like a closed curtain. With over 60 releases under his belt across all of... read full bio
Boo Seeka is an electronic duo made up of Ben Gumbleton (BOO Seeka) and Sam Croft (Sammy Seeka). The band is a mix of Sammy Seeka’s synth and BOO’s sultry vocals—they describe their sound as “smooth as hot fudge chocolate on a soft serve”. Nominated for ‘Unearthed Artist of the Year’ at the J Awards, Boo Seeka received great feedback... read full bio
Jordan Asher Cruz, better known as his stage name BOOTS, is an American record producer, director, rapper, singer-songwriter and filmmaker who rose to fame after contributing to Beyonce’s self-titled studio album. Boots began his musical career as a member of various bands which included Blonds, Young Circles, Blond Fuzz and Stonefox. He began his career after being signed to Jay-Z’s... read full bio
Boslen is a pioneer from birth. The people of Vancouver have become essential to how the hip-hop experimenter views himself and his art. A place of contrasts with snowy peaks and warm waters, lush landscapes and crowded cities, it's the ideal place for an artist to reconcile conflicting impulses by fusing various genres and sounds that don't naturally go together.... read full bio
Rapper BossMan Dlow from Florida creates daring, unwavering songs that showcase his slick, carefree flows and extravagant lyrics. Singles like "Rotation" and "The Biggest" from his debut album Too Slippery showcased his style, and the viral hit "Get in with Me," which debuted in the Billboard charts and brought his album 2 Slippery (a follow-up to Too Slippery) with it,... read full bio
Bow Wow is an American rapper, actor, and television host. He started rapping professionally at the age of 13 with his former rap name Lil Bow Wow. Some of his popular songs include, “Like You”, “Outta My System”, “Let Me Hold You”, “Shortie Like Mine”, and “Ain’t Thinkin’ Bout You”. He has released six albums with his most recent being... read full bio
Boy Better Know (or BBK) is a collective of grime rappers from London, England. Not only is it a group/collective, but Boy Better Know is also its very own record label. The group consists of Jme, Skepta, Frisco, Jammer, DJ Maximum, Preditah, and Shorty. BBK is led and co-founded by JME (Jamie Abenuga) who, on his own, has released four... read full bio
Suzannah Powell, better known as her stage name, Boyfriend, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and producer who is known for being a performance artist. Boyfriend was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and while growing up, she was raised in the Church of Christ and studied at parochial school most of her life. She later moved to Los Angeles where she earned... read full bio
Br3nya, a pioneering musician from West London, has released her long-awaited first EP Innit Innit Girl' following her Glastonbury debut. The 10-track project displays a wonderful blend of Ghanaian and West London cultures that portray a true Innit Innit Girl." Her particular blend of African elements and UK rap distinguishes her as a distinct British performer. The campaign received nationwide radio... read full bio
Branan Murphy is a pop-rap singer-songwriter and producer from Louisville, Georgia. He built his love of music as a young adult when he would sing and write songs in church. Upon finishing high school, Murphy found himself performing all over the United States and releasing some projects on his own. His first EP was entitled, “SMPLY”, which caught attention and... read full bio
Brandon T. Jackson is an American stand-up comedian/rapper/actor/writer. He has been in a countless amount of movies. Some of the films he is best known for are Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Lottery Ticket, Big Mommas: Like Father Like Son, Tropic Thunder, and Roll Bounce. He comes from a very large family of nine children in Detroit... read full bio
Brandy Norwood is a singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, and model. Her unique tone, voice-layering, and sophisticated riffs have earned her the nickname "the Vocal Bible." As of August 2020, she's sold over 40 million records globally and 8.62 million in the U.S. Her work won a Grammy and an American Music Award. Norwood began her career as a teen group... read full bio
Brasstracks are an American RnB hip-hop production duo from Brooklyn, New York, which consists of members Ivan Jackson and Conor Rayne. Brasstracks was formed after the duo met while studying at Manhattan School of Music. At the time, Jackson was a trumpet player, and Rayne was a drummer. After they formed together to make Brasstracks, they went on to release... read full bio
Brenda Wireko Mensah, better known as her stage name, Bree Runway is an English singer-songwriter and rapper from Hackney, London, and performs a mixture of music that is pop, hip-hop and RnB. While growing up, Runway was often bullied which led her to find her love of music. While in school, Runway enrolled in a music technology course which taught... read full bio
