Louis Kevin Celestin, better known as Kaytranada, is a Haitian-Canadian DJ, record producer, and musician. He was born on August 25, 1992. He is a native of Montreal, Quebec, and is well-known throughout the world for his distinctive fusion of hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music. Aminé is a popular American rapper, singer, and songwriter who is also noted for his... read full bio
With her own musical approach, Young Miko, a dynamic singer and songwriter, is breaking through in the Puerto Rican urban music industry. Mara Victoria Ramrez de Arellano, the name her family gave her, was born in Aasco, Puerto Rico. She started honing her creative aptitude at an early age and quickly rose to the top of talent competitions at school. She has... read full bio
Joe Russo, a metalhead from New Jersey, left a band in high school because they performed songs by the Grateful Dead. But as a vital component of the Grateful Dead universe after Jerry Garcia, he began to appreciate the music of the legendary San Francisco band in his 30's. It all began when Bob Weir's manager, Matt Busch, called... read full bio
Xavi, whose real name is Joshua Xavier Gutierrez, is an Arizona-based Mexican-American singer-songwriter. His poignant tunes and sensitive lyrics create a musical bridge that spans the boundaries of Mexico and the United States. Xavi has a look that can only be characterized as Tumbado Romantico since he genuinely puts his youthful heart on his sleeves. Following the release of his... read full bio
Martha Ivelisse Pesante became Ivy Queen, the undeniable "Queen of Reggaeton," in Afiasco, Puerto Rico. When Martha was a teenager, her family went back to Afiasco after she was born. She completed her public schooling in Puerto Rico and was increasingly interested in and involved in the vibrant underground Latin hip-hop scene. Following her relocation to San Juan, she became friends... read full bio
Amy Dumas was a Diva that constantly had the WWE Universe on their toes. She could be exhilarating one moment and sinister the next. Whether she was stunning censors with Edge or soaring high with The Hardy Boyz, the four-time Women's Champion knew how to stir up controversy wherever. Alongside Essa Rios, Amy (also known as Lita) made her WWE debut... read full bio
Flo Rida is a successful rapper, with the blockbuster singles “Low” (feat. T-Pain), “Right Round,” “Club Can’t Handle Me,” “Good Feeling,” “Wild Ones” (feat. Sia), “I Cry”, and “My House”. He's broken down barriers by uniting millions of fans of pop, hip-hop, and club music around the world and establishing himself as an international, genre-busting superstar. Music helped Flo Rida... read full bio
Caro Emerald is a Dutch pop and jazz singer, who was introduced to mainstream music when she released her song “Back It Up” on YouTube and it received world-wide attention. When the song was released as a single, it was instantly successful, remaining on the Dutch Top 40 for three straight months. The same song would turn out to be... read full bio
In his 1999 memoir, A Cure for Gravity: A Musical Pilgrimage, Joe Jackson writes approvingly of George Gershwin as a musician who kept one foot in the popular and one in the classical realms of music. Like Gershwin, Jackson possesses a restless musical imagination that has found him straddling musical genres unapologetically, disinclined to pick one style and stick to... read full bio
Amanda Marshall is a Canadian singer known for her song “I’ll Be Okay,” from the soundtrack for My Best Friend’s Wedding. After meeting and subsequently performing with Canadian musician Jeff Healey, Marshall – on Healey’s suggestion – went in search of a band and began performing in small clubs. Healey then offered Marshall a spot on his upcoming U.S. tour,... read full bio
The Isley Brothers are a group of American musicians. The Isley Brothers originally started as a vocal trio but after years of line up changes, Ronald and Ernie continued to perform on the road. The group was originally inspired by gospel and doo-wop music but later incorporated different musical elements such as rock, funk and pop. The Isley Brothers gained... read full bio
John Williams is widely regarded as the most popular film composer of the modern era. He has created some of the most memorable and successful film scores in Hollywood history, including those for Star Wars, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, and Jurassic Park. Born on February 8, 1932, in Long Island, New York, Williams grew up in a family of musicians,... read full bio
Jose Carreras’ meteoric musical career resulted in early debuts at the world's most prestigious opera theatres and festivals, including the Teatro alla Scala of Milan, the New York Metropolitan Opera House, the Vienna Staatsoper, London Royal Opera House and many more. His repertoire includes over sixty operas. His extensive discography includes over 150 recordings. He has been awarded many Gold... read full bio
Super-producer Timbaland has been a force in the music industry since the mid-1990s, leaving an indelible mark on the scene with his innovative production skills. He has created career-defining hits for a plethora of artists, including Jodeci, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Missy Elliott, Destiny’s Child, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, and Jay-Z, among many others. Timbaland’s musical influences cross cultural lines, and he has... read full bio
"Possessing one of the most elegant voices in the annals of popular music, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alumnus Jermaine Jackson’s imprint on the musical landscape is so indelible that an optimum barometer has been set for future generations of performers. From a youngster in Gary, Indiana, to an embraceable solo artist, Jermaine’s contributions to the pop music spectrum... read full bio
Erasure have lived the pop dream for almost two decades. Theyre the most down-to-earth musical duo ever to sell more than 14 million albums across the globe. Theirs is a lifelong intoxication with pop music as a celebration of love and lust, heartbreak and head-spinning spectacle. Their musical chemistry was clearly strong, as Erasure were soon notching up a pop... read full bio
The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil is a Las Vegas show playing at the Mirage. The show is filled with feel good music, acrobatic stunts, and beautiful visuals that take you back to the time where the Beatles ruled the world during the WWII era. Not only does The Beatles LOVE put on a good show, they also have... read full bio
Depicted by Spin as ""one of the greatest living voices in Rock today,"" and by SF Weekly as ""the whole package"", Grace Potter continues to awe both critics and audiences with her musical accomplishments and mesmerizing live shows. Proclaimed as one of today's best live entertainers, Grace Potter has played every major music festival from Coachella and Lollapalooza to Bonnaroo... read full bio
Rick Ross is an American hip-hop artist, rapper, entrepreneur and record executive who is also known as The Boss, and Rozay. He is founder of the record label Maybach Music Group. Ross has released 10 studio albums with his debut album, “Port of Miami” reaching RIAA certified Platinum and three more of which, “Trilla”, “Teflon Don” and “God Forgives, I... read full bio
Slayer is credited as one of the ""Big Four"" of thrash metal acts, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax. Slayer's musical traits involve fast tremolo picking, atonal guitar solos, double bass drumming, and shouting vocals. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as serial killers, satanism, religion and warfare have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and strong... read full bio
