Howard Jones burst onto the contemporary music scene, bringing his very English songwriting and pioneering synthesizers to an unsuspecting world. Anyone who was around in the mid to late eighties will remember those high-energy gigs and his first two albums, Human’s Lib and Dream Into Action. His most notable hits include: ""New Song,"" ""What Is Love,"" ""Pearl In The Shell,""... read full bio
Tank, the Milwaukee-born and Maryland-raised musician, has made a name for himself as a multitalented singer, songwriter, and producer. As a young man, Tank considered a career in professional sports before following his passion for music. He paid his dues in the industry as a backing vocalist for Ginuwine and the late Aaliyah, before winning over Blackground Records founder Barry... read full bio
Blues rock'n roll band, Rival Sons, was formed in 2008 by guitarist Scott Holiday, bassist Robin Everhart, and drummer Michael Miley. Miley heard of singer Jay Buchanan and eventually convinced him to join their band with a little persistence. Shortly after, the band signed onto Atlantic Records and released their debut album, “Before the Fire”, in 2009. The band became... read full bio
The London-based Mo' Wax label's experimental instrumental hip-hop style is largely regarded as having been pioneered by DJ Shadow (born Josh Davis). He first absorbed the heyday of teams like Eric B. and Rakim, Ultramagnetic MCs, and Public Enemy—groups that notably utilized DJs in their ranks—after being inspired by the genre's formative years. In Davis, a NorCal cow-town, Shadow had... read full bio
Having spent her life deeply immersed in music, Judith Hill has long been on a path towards capturing the depth and breadth of her artistic vision. Her remarkable journey has taken the gifted singer-songwriter/musician to stages all over the planet, both as a solo performer as well as alongside such icons as Stevie Wonder and the late, great Michael Jackson.... read full bio
Known for her interpretations of operatic arias, Katherine Jenkins is the world’s best classical crossover artist. The Welsh mezzo-soprano has sold over seven million albums. An internationally recognized figure, Jenkins has become an ambassador and inspiration for millions of people around the world. She became the fastest selling mezzo soprano ever, has released several studio albums, has won two Classical... read full bio
Though best known as the leader of LCD SOUNDSYSTEM, James Murphy has been active in various roles pre-dating, throughout and beyond the Grammy-nominated LCDs existence. Long a fixture of the downtown NYC music scene, Mr. Murphy co-founded the DFA label, which released the LCD Soundsystem catalogue and whose current roster includes The Rapture, Holy Ghost!, YACHT, the Juan Maclean, Planningtorock... read full bio
OK Go is an alternative rock band that consists of four members, Damian Kulash, Tim Nordwind, Dan Konopka, and Andy Ross. OK Go has released four studio albums, each reached in the top 200 Billboard US charts with their third album, “Of the Blue Colour of the Sky” being their most popular. The band is best known for their hit... read full bio
Silversun Pickups which include Aubert, Nikki Monninger, Joe Lester, and Christopher Guanlao – made the album Pikul EP and then followed it up with the more successful Carnavas. That collection was only the beginning and it made the way for the band’s blockbuster second album, 2009’s Swoon. Tracks such as “Panic Switch” and “The Royal We” established Silversun Pickups as... read full bio
Big Boi is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and record producer who has appeared on tracks by Missy Elliott, Trick Daddy, Jay-Z, Killer Mike, Beyoncé, Brooke Valentine, Sleepy Brown, and Fantasia. He is most popular as a member of the hip-hop group Outkast, alongside Andre 3000. Outkast has released six critically acclaimed and commercially successful studio albums, as well as... read full bio
Word of Flosstradamus spread about like wild fire about their eclectic mash up of electro, house, and sleazy R&B quickly spread. People travel from all over the nation to experience their performances. They have performed at events such as the Ultra Music Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Pitchfork Music Festival, Rothbury Music Festival, Lollapalooza, TomorrowWorld... read full bio
Theory of a Deadman released its debut Theory of a Deadman and was soon embraced as a new force in articulate, emotional hard rock. Songs like Nothing Can Come Between Us, Make Up Your Mind, and The Last Song received strong rock radio play, and the two years of touring that followed tightened the group's sound and strengthened its chemistry.... read full bio
Hoodie Allen is an independent rapper whose music is singularly catchy and whose lyrics are socially relevant. He released multiple mixtapes which built up his reputation in the underground music scene, and when he released his debut EP, All American, it came out at number 10 on the Billboard 200. He then released a mixtape entitled Crew Cuts. His debut... read full bio
Lidia Bastianich is a celebrity chef, author, television program host, and restaurateur from Croatia. She specializes in cooking Italian and Italian American cuisine and has been a regular contributor to public television cooking shows for decades. She has even had four of her own different cooking shows. Her most recent show is called Lidia's Italy in America. She also owns... read full bio
A cursory list of Nigeria's most well-known modern musicians, including Niniola, Burna Boy, and Wizkid, invariably returns to Africa's most important beat producer: SARZ The man known to everyone as Sarz (also known as Beats by Sarz), who was born Osaretin Osabuohien, is a two-time Grammy nominee and is currently the unchallenged heavyweight producer of modern Afrobeats. Sarz is the man... read full bio
Carmelo Anthony played college basketball at Syracuse University and lead the Orange to the school's first National Championship in 2003. Anthony was selected third overall in the NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets and emerged as one of the most well-known and popular players in the league. He led the Nuggets to two division titles and to the playoffs every... read full bio
Tyler Florence is a very popular chef and television host that has also released several books. He graduated from the College of Culinary Arts at the campus of Johnson & Wales University and went on to receive an honorary doctorate from the university. Florence has been on numerous shows over the years including being the host of “Tyler’s Ultimate”, host... read full bio
American tennis player John Patrick McEnroe, a former World No. 1 in the sport, made an enduring impression on the game during his illustrious career. McEnroe, who is renowned for his shot-making brilliance and superb volleying talents, leaves behind a legacy that is embellished with many honors and memorable occasions. John McEnroe won seven Grand Slam singles titles throughout the course... read full bio
Danica Patrick is a professional racecar driver turned pop culture icon. She created several records for women drivers, which include becoming the first woman to lead the Indy 500 as well as the winning the pole position at the Daytona 500. Danica placed 4th in the Indianapolis 500, the highest for a female driver, only being the fourth woman to... read full bio
Nyakio Grieco is a driven businesswoman who has devoted 20 years of her life to the beauty industry, gaining priceless insights and experiences that go far beyond financial metrics and operational processes. Her journey has been one of constant development and change, formed not just by the written words and office walls but also by the lessons discovered outside of... read full bio
