With a serious blend of Motown soul and blues-based guitar playing, McKinley James' outstanding EP "Still Standing By" showcases his incredible talent to the fullest extent. Instead of sounding like the classic blues, it sounds like the playing of a guitarist who is so adept at using chord theory that at times you would mistake it for a horn section.... read full bio
His music is heavily influenced by the concepts of longing and escape, notably his upcoming ambitious album Beloved! Paradise! Jazz! is based off of the trilogy by Toni Morrison, a Nobel Prize winner whom Dixon has referred to as "the greatest rapper ever." With their lovely sweep and clarity, Morrison's novels probed American history for moments of longing and escape. On... read full bio
McFly is a pop band from the United Kingdom. Danny Jones (lead vocals/guitar), Dougie Poynter (vocals/bass guitar), and Harry Judd are the members of the band that Tom Fletcher (lead vocals/guitar/piano) established. Tom Fletcher also plays the piano (drums). They have put out four studio albums and achieved number one with seven of their singles. Prior to establishing their own... read full bio
In the past, members of McBusted have included Tom Fletcher, James Bourne, Danny Jones, Matt Willis, Dougie Poynter, and Harry Judd. McBusted is an English pop-punk supergroup that consists of members that are from bands McFly and Busted. The supergroup was formed after McFly was performing at the Royal Albert Hall and were joined by a few members of Busted.... read full bio
McBride and the Ride began their career in the music industry in 1989 with the support of record producer Tony Brown. "Burnin' Up the Road", "Sacred Ground", and "Hurry Sundown" were the first three albums released by McBride and the Ride, and they were all distributed by MCA Records. Sacred Ground was certified gold, and "Burnin' Up the Road" and "Hurry Sundown" were... read full bio
The DJ/producer team MC4D is made up of twin brothers Matt and Chris Drake. The brothers are best known for fusing folk, country, and electronic dance music (EDM). Their renowned country-EDM Down Under Mix series, which has topped SoundCloud's U.S. dance charts, and related country remixes, which have received over 10 million listens in the past year, have won them... read full bio
Mantmast's ascent to Drum & Bass superstardom since moving from East Oxford to North London has been nothing short of explosive. It's not unexpected that his delivery and rhyming flow are more closer to hip hop than D&B in the classic sense given that he lists A Tribe Called Quest and Group Home as important inspirations in the initial years... read full bio
A pioneer in the industry, she opened the door for future female hip-hop artists by daring to do what had never been done. MC Lyte is the first rap artist ever to perform at New York’s historic Carnegie hall, the first female rapper to ever receive a gold single for ""Ruffneck"", which also gave her her first Grammy nomination, and... read full bio
Known as an all-round entertainer, M.C. Hammer was never satisfied unless he had the best dancers with him on stage. These magnificent dancers, often referred to as the ""posse"" could be seen sporting Hammer's trademark baggy style pants while displaying some the most elaborate dance routines imaginable. Each time Hammer came on stage, he gave the audience a performance fit... read full bio
Although jungle drum&bass has evolved at an incredible rate since its beginning in the early 1990s, several themes and traits have persisted. One such aspect of the scene that has endured is MC GQ's charisma, presence, and unique voice. Being at the top of the game for over 30 years has brought GQ all over the world, given him chart success,... read full bio
MC DAXTA alias Andreas Dreier developed his interest for DnB in Austria's most southern DnB-stronghold Klagenfurt and four years later made his debut on the Mic at Disko404 in Graz. He quickly became recognized for his enthusiasm and ability to energize a crowd. So it's no surprise that Daxta rapidly established himself as one of Austria's biggest MCs, winning him residencies... read full bio
McBride & the Ride was founded in 1989 through the assistance of record producer Tony Brown. McBride & the Ride's first three albums - Burnin' Up the Road, the gold-certified Sacred Ground, and Hurry Sundown, released in 1991, 1992, and 1993, respectively - were all issued on MCA Records. These albums also produced several hits on the Billboard country charts,... read full bio
M.C. Brains (born James DeShannon Davis[1]) is an American rapper from Cleveland, Ohio. He is perhaps best known for his hit single, Oochie Coochie". Discovered by Michael Bivins of New Edition, Brains was signed to Motown Records, who issued his debut album Lovers Lane in 1992. The album's lead single, "Oochie Coochie", became a top-40 hit, peaking at number 22... read full bio
Working with people like DJ Zinc, Loxy and MC Rage at one of London's top pirate radio stations, MC AD started to refine his skill. Soon, AD was doing performances at storied London clubs including Astoria, The Rocket Club and Club UN. With constant support from MC Rage, AD kept gaining experience on the D&B scene by doing performances in and throughout... read full bio
The story of Maze's rise to fame and consistent success has been well documented but, for the record, the band - under Frankie's creative direction and leadership - has enjoyed a run of close to thirty hit singles, nine of which have been Top 10 R&B charted singles including the classics Running Away," "Love Is The Key," "Back In Stride,"... read full bio
American actor and comedian Maziyar Jobrani was a member of the "Axis of Evil" comedy troupe. The foursome made an appearance on a Comedy Central comedy special. Jobrani has additionally made appearances on radio, at comedy clubs, and in a number of films and television programs, including Better Off Ted. He has appeared in The Interpreter, Friday After Next, Dragonfly,... read full bio
The Brazilian music community has been paying attention to Maz as he unveils his electronic music concept. The musician elevated his career level while working with Nova Bookings by obtaining really significant concerts. The greatest clubs and festivals in Brazil at the time, such as Rock in Rio, Lollapalooza, Universo Paralello, Planeta Brasil, Warung Beach Club, Laroc Club and Green Valley,... read full bio
Mayumana is a world music troop. They have performed over 5,000 shows in 30 countries. The group is comprised of dancers, actors, gymnasts, musicians, and singers. Their show, Currents, is inspired by the historical battle of Currents between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. The show is a combination of special musical instruments, video art projections, and more. The group draws... read full bio
Maysoon Zayid is an actor, writer, comedian, and disability rights activist. She is a Princeton Fellow and an Arizona State University alumna. Maysoon is co-founder and co-executive producer of The Muslim Funny Fest and the New York Arab American Comedy Festival. She wrote columns for The Daily Beast and worked as a full-time On Air Contributor to Countdown with Keith... read full bio
Maysa is a smooth jazz artist, who has recorded popular solo work and music with the British acid jazz band Incognito. While attending Morgan State University in Baltimore City, she became a member of the school’s world-renowned choir. During this time, she met Stevie Wonder at one of her performances. After graduating, she moved to Southern California to perform with... read full bio
