The West Coast hip-hop of the 1990s is referenced in the music of the rap group Coast Contra, but with intricate poetry and R&B undertones. The first song from Coast Contra, Apt. 505 and their debut studio album, which features the twin sons of soul singer Teedra Moses and rapper Ras Kass, were released. Rappers Ras and Taj Austin, who were brought... read full bio
Nankles, also known as J Nanks, has rapidly risen to fame as an internet personality and rapper thanks to the popularity of his content on TikTok. With a unique fashion sense characterized by his wispy frosted tips, colorful sunglasses, and intense grills, Nankles has captured the attention of millions of fans around the world. Born Jordan Nanks in San Antonio, Texas... read full bio
The flamboyantly gifted rapper Danzal Baker has gone by a number of monikers over the years, including the Fresh Prince of Arnhem Land, Baker Boy and the "proud blak Yolngu guy with the killer flow." He is now prepared to introduce himself to you as Gela, his skin name and one of the most accurate indicators of who he is. But... read full bio
One of the most well-known independent and alternative rap groups, 99 Neighbors, developed its sound and reputation by advocating inclusivity, self-love and creative expression via music. After coming together in Burlington, Vermont, the band decided to form and since then, they have been touring and releasing music, including their first album, Television and their follow-up, Wherever You're Going I Hope It's Wonderful.... read full bio
Mushkilla, a rising MC born in Bristol and based in London, has been making waves in the underground music scene with his signature deep flow and style. His talent and dedication have led to numerous collaborations with producers and multiple releases in the past year, including "Lovin U" on ec2a and collaborations with Lavonz, Glockta, and Dampé. Dampé, a London-based producer,... read full bio
The Reading four-piece, which consists of Tommy Longhurst, Andy "Roo" Burge on bass, Clem Cherry on guitar and Marcus Yates on drums, has made a name for itself as one of the largest up-and-coming live acts in the UK in just a few short years. The band, who was unsigned until recently, built their career from the bottom up, playing student... read full bio
Musa Keys, born in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a multi-talented artist, DJ, and producer who has made a name for himself in the music industry through his unique fusion of amapiano, house, and jazz genres. Musa Keys' passion for music began at a young age, and he honed his skills as a DJ and producer through years of hard work and... read full bio
ZEKE BEATS is one of the most innovative and technically accomplished musicians working today, making him a creative force to be reckoned with in the electronic music scene. Since his breakthrough with his first EP, Meltdown, ZEKE BEATS' singular blend of hip-hop and grime infused bass has permeated contemporary electronic circles. His music is threaded with massive bass lines, which have... read full bio
Yung Singh has spent the summer advancing from a local phenomenon to a dazzling continental star, making him one of the most intriguing DJs on the European circuit. Being an open format DJ, Singh's performances can include anything from hip-hop to trance to grime, jungle and DnB mixed with Punjabi folk to garage, UK funk and everything in between. His era-defining Boiler Room set... read full bio
Niomi Arleen McLean-Daley MBE, better known as Ms. Dynamite, is a British singer and rapper. She was born on April 26, 1981, and raised in Kentish Town, North London to a Jamaican father and a Scottish mother. Her younger brother is the rapper Akala. Ms. Dynamite rose to prominence in the early 2000s with her vocals on the UK garage underground... read full bio
Rapper ICECOLDBISHOP launched his musical career with a run of outlandish anthems and a peculiar delivery style. The South Central Los Angeles native made a name for himself with songs like "Porch" and the aptly named "IRATE" before signing a contract with Epic Records. With the incisive track "THE GOV'T GAVE US GUNS," he made his major-label debut. ICECOLDBISHOP, who was... read full bio
Since he was a teenager, FelixThe1st has worked as a professional dancer so he is not new to the creative sector. His abilities have carried him throughout the globe and undoubtedly resulted in his dancing with some of your favorite artists, like Stormzy, Years & Years, Jungle, The Spice Girls, The EMA Awards and he even appeared in the global Dorito commercial. He has... read full bio
Nicole Bus, a vocalist from the Netherlands, is now represented by Roc Nation. Her 2018 single "You" shares the record for becoming the first debut single to top the Billboard Adult RnB Songs chart in record time. In October 2019, Kairos, her first studio album for the American market, was released. Bus released a variety of music in the Netherlands... read full bio
Davon Bryant-Mason, aka dreamcastmoe, has lived in Washington, D.C. all of his life. He is a singer, songwriter, producer and DJ who has been quietly releasing some of the most buzzed-about and genre-defying underground music. Bryant deftly switches between R&B, funk, soul, jazz and hip-hop, among other genres. His ability to go off in diverse directions while maintaining creative coherence can be attributed to... read full bio
Young musician Sho Madjozi, who entered the local music scene, is a breath of fresh air. She gained notoriety for her appearances on the most recent album by rapper Okmalumkoolkat. She is also recognized for her role as rebel Tsakani Mboweni in the hit teen opera Isithembiso on Mzansi Magic. She astounded audiences with her bold lyrics, self-assurance and vibrant flair,... read full bio
Rei Ami, an alt-pop singer and producer of Korean descent, rose to fame with early tracks including "Dictator" and "Make It Mine." She proceeded to make dark, daring pop throughout the course of the following two years as she prepared for the release of her debut, Foil. Rei Ami was born in Seoul and immigrated to the US when she was... read full bio
Ohgeesy moves through hip-hop with precise intention, knowing exactly where he wants to go and how he'll get there, like a chess player. The Mexican American who was born in Los Angeles took an instant liking to hip-hop. His uncle had a sizable CD collection that included hits from artists as diverse as UGK and Juicy J to LA icons... read full bio
Lou Phelps is a well-known figure in the Montreal arts community and one of the country's top producers of club-rap bangers. Lou began composing music with KAYTRANADA, creating the future-rap group The Celestics and putting out their self-titled debut album. By recording Supreme Laziness and curating Cause I Wanna, an 80-minute DJ mix that included songs from cutting-edge electronic artists like... read full bio
Born in Reading, England, Lost Girl started composing music just over ten years after starting to look for herself. She was raised on a variety of playlists and YouTube links and it was over the sounds of artists like Frank Ocean, Jhené Aiko and XXXtentacion that she began to discover who she was. She would turn to her pen and pad, making... read full bio
Lil Eazzyy inspires by releasing unapologetically unedited, indisputable truth with an unbreakable flow, razor sharp language, compelling storytelling and no shortage of drive. With a number of singles for Atlantic Records and his Underrated EP, the Chicago rapper blends passion into a viscerally diverse distinctive style, amassing 15 million streams in less than six months and garnering attention from RapCaviar, HipHopDX and... read full bio
