Shaggy is a Diamond selling reggae and dancehall artist known for a three-decade run of global success blending reggae, dancehall, pop, and R and B. He serves as a self-producer, working with longtime collaborator Shane Hoosong and manager Martin Kierszenbaum.
Formed in Atlanta in 1995, Jagged Edge is a contemporary R&B vocal group known for multi-platinum albums like J.E. Heartbreak and hits including Let's Get Married and the Grammy-nominated Nelly collaboration Where the Party At. The original quartet features identical twins Brandon and Brian Casey, Kyle Norman, and Richard Wingo.
The Yonkers rap group the LOX, featuring Styles P, Jadakiss, and Sheek Louch, carried hard-hitting East Coast hip-hop with Top Ten albums Money, Power & Respect and We Are the Streets. All three members also achieved solo commercial success.
Method Man is a rapper and actor born in Hempstead, Long Island. He became the first solo breakout star from the Wu-Tang Clan, releasing his platinum debut album Tical in 1994. He won a Grammy for his duet with Mary J. Blige and formed a hit duo with Redman.
DJ Cassidy caught Diddy's attention in NYC, becoming an in-demand DJ for stars like Kanye West, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and Barack Obama's inaugurations. Signed to Columbia, he released the 2014 album Paradise Royale, featuring collaborations with legends and contemporary artists.
American singer and songwriter Keyshia Cole was born in Oakland, California. She released her debut album, The Way It Is, in 2005. The multi-platinum album featured five singles, including "Love", and stayed on the charts for over a year.
Born in Newark, rapper and producer Redman is known for his gritty style and enduring hip-hop career with multiple gold and platinum albums. He debuted in 1992 with Whut? Thee Album and formed notable duos with Method Man.
Method Man (Staten Island, Wu-Tang Clan) and Redman (Newark, Def Squad) are an iconic East Coast hip-hop duo known for their energetic style and clever lyrics. Their acclaimed collaborations include "How High" and "Da Rockwilder", featured on albums like "Blackout!". Method Man earned a Grammy, and Redman was named "Rap Artist of the Year". They are also recognized for their cult classic film "How High".
Bronx-born Remy Ma, mentored by Big Pun, rose to fame with Terror Squad's "Lean Back." Known for hits like "Conceited" and "All the Way Up," she's Grammy-nominated and collaborated with Fat Joe and Lil' Kim. Released from prison in 2014, she returned strong, starring in Love & Hip Hop: New York.
South Bronx rapper Fat Joe (Joe Cartagena) rose in the ’90s with albums like Represent (1993), Jealous One’s Envy and Don Cartagena. His “Flow Joe” topped Hot Rap Singles; he earned Grammy nods for “What’s Luv?”, Terror Squad’s “Lean Back,” and “All the Way Up.”
Akon, known for his soulful voice, has dominated charts with hits like "Smack That" and "I Wanna Love You." He collaborated with icons like Michael Jackson and Eminem, selling over 35M albums with five Grammy nods. Holds a record for ringtones and double Billboard Hot 100 top spots. Also, he founded "Akon Lighting Africa" to help solve electricity issues in sub-Saharan Africa.