The success of Dro Kenji is evidence of the influence of the internet. The artist, who is from South Carolina, released a number of intriguing singles and mixtapes on his SoundCloud when he was just a senior in high school. He worked together with the label's staff of platinum-certified producers to create his debut album, which was released on Mira... read full bio
South Florida's DJ Scheme served as a producer for tracks that XXXTentacion, Ski Mask the Slump God and Juice WRLD would use as hits. Besides from his work in the background, DJ Scheme also established himself as a solo artist with songs like the star-studded Family. Gabriel Guerra, a.k.a. DJ Scheme, was born in Palm Beach, Florida. Although Guerra dabbled with mastering... read full bio
Kaiit, a South East Melbourne native who has been singing ever since she can remember, has a beautiful voice that is versatile across musical genres. Kaiit, who was born in Papua New Guinea, spent her early years moving back and forth between Australia and her native country before her family finally settled in Melbourne. Kaiit's parents loved bands like Pink Floyd,... read full bio
Nitin Sawhney CBE is a renowned British musician, producer, and composer whose work is known for blending Asian and global influences with electronica, and for exploring multiculturalism, politics, and spirituality. Sawhney has received multiple international awards throughout his career, including the Ivor Novello Lifetime Achievement award in 2017. Sawhney's extensive list of collaborators includes legends like Paul McCartney, Sting, Brian Eno,... read full bio
Ramirez, a member of G59 who is from the Bay Area, has a vast and varied library of music that draws from both West Coast Rap and Southern Trap. Ramirez not only has a career full of original sounds, but his writing goes beyond what is typical of the contemporary cloud-rapper. Ramirez has risen to the top of his genre... read full bio
Queen Millz has always had a mind for exploration. Since she was a young child, she knew she wanted more. Her parents stepped in to help. They enrolled Millz in a poetry group since she was born with a silver tongue and needed a way to channel that energy. Born to two music-obsessed parents, Queen Millz combined the pop and drum... read full bio
North Ave Jax has always had lofty goals, but he hasn't always believed that he had a chance of achieving them. When an executive with Interscope Records, an imprint of a large company, heard Sevakian's music, the next day he was flown to the label's headquarters in Atlanta to sign a contract. The Burlington High School dropout's music videos are currently... read full bio
Nix Northwest, a rapper, producer and multi-instrumentalist who was born and raised in London, combines the sounds of jazz, hip-hop and broken beats with contemplative lyrics and melodic songs. He learned to play the piano at an early age and came from a musical family. He first began to take rapping seriously in his late teens after meeting his future working partner Lausse... read full bio
Niko B would download Chief Keef instrumentals and muck around in his creative media classes at school by writing his own lyrics to them. His debut song, "Mary Berry," was lighthearted at first, but it soon became a hit. While Niko's style is influenced by rap, he also finds inspiration from a wide range of musical styles and sounds, which allows... read full bio
One of the most interesting acts coming out of Ireland is the Dublin-based alternative R&B musician Monjola. Due to his considerable involvement in the commercial side of the industry, he has already made a name for himself in the emerging Irish scene. He organizes exhibitions with the "Cleavage Club" art collective. Despite only having his debut track, "Know You" out, Monjola... read full bio
Marco McKinnis found success on SoundCloud by posting a number of unique songs that showcased his gifts. On the streaming service, one of his tracks, "Beautiful Demo," received over 400 thousand plays and 10,000 likes; it's safe to say that listeners swooned. A year following the song's debut, McKinnis teamed up with Republic Records and started to appear on prominent... read full bio
"Ugly" is a sharp R&B-pop song by Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter lilspirit that speaks the unvarnished truth about a terrible relationship. "Ugly" showcased lilspirit's soulful vocals and sophisticated sense of melody, marking a significant shift from the emo-rap-leaning compositions he had previously produced. A month after the release of "ugly," Internet Money Records/10K Projects signed lilspirit to a record deal after... read full bio
For multi-instrumentalist, composer and artist Baird, the idea of home is embodied in the local music. Raised in Baltimore, he also feels at home in Providence where he went to Brown University and Mexico City, where he lived for over a year after graduating before relocating to Los Angeles. Baird is able to enjoy the qualities of music that are both frightening and... read full bio
British singer-guitarist-producer Astronomyy is well-known for his ambient chillwave and R&B-inspired indie electronic pop. Astronomyy, a singer from a small town in Worcestershire, originally came to public attention after publishing songs online, including "Don't Need You" and "Things I'd Do for You." There for U, his first EP, was made available by him through his own Lunar Surf label. The... read full bio
Annika Bennett has always been a singer. Her songs are a distinctive fusion of pop tunes and reflective, thought-provoking words. The ASCAP Foundation Robert Allen Award for excellence in composition, WNYC Battle of the Boroughs Queens champion, The Folk Alliance International Executive Director's Favorite Artist and Falcon Ridge Folk Festival #1 emerging Artist are just a few of the accolades she... read full bio
Although being classically trained in piano since an early age, singer-songwriter Anna Bates from Los Angeles, started putting out songs under her own name. Once her song "Holy Smokes" gained popularity on TikTok, Anna moved out of her dorm at Belmont to pursue a career in music. Soon after, she stumbled onto a lively group of producers, authors and artists who encouraged... read full bio
Rapper Wintertime from Florida first gained attention when he was still in his late teens thanks to his collaborations on the Wintertime on a Boat EP with fellow mumble rap superstar Lil Yachty. Wintertime's approach was unmistakably more melodic and airy than some of his rougher trap contemporaries because it combined humorous, fantastical and frequently nonsensical rhymes with pop-oriented trap beats. ILoveMakonnen... read full bio
Rapper Tre' Amani was born and raised in Columbia, Maryland. His single mother, who raised him and his three siblings, greatly affected his love of music by playing timeless songs by iconic musicians during his early years. Tre' had little choice but to march to the beat of his own drum in order to promote self-expression, originality and the value of... read full bio
A young rapper from the UK named Songer has achieved amazing numerical accomplishments in his brief career. A second date at London Omeara was ultimately added after he recently sold out the entirety of his "The Story So Far" show in less than two hours. He has said before that his rap style primarily depends on his poetry. While he's not blowing... read full bio
The artist, performer and songwriter from New Jersey who now calls Los Angeles home hopes to inspire you while also being honest with you. Carol Ades has devoted her entire life to music and has even experienced brief moments of significant success both on stage and off. She withdrew inward after a horrible breakup and wasn't scared to be vulnerable. She... read full bio
