Nate Smith with Lalah Hathaway, Derrick Hodge, and more

Nashville-based country singer Nate Smith has 1.6B+ career streams, multiple gold and platinum records, and two No. 1 hits: Whiskey on You and World on Fire. His self-titled debut album debuted Top 10 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart.

Chicago-born and raised artist, singer/songwriter and producer Lalah Hathaway is a five-time Grammy winner, tying Beyoncé with three Best Traditional R&B Performance awards. She’s released seven solo albums and collaborated with Pharrell, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre and more.

Derrick Hodge, a Philadelphia-born bassist and composer, excels in jazz, cinematic, and R&B genres. He's known for his work with the Robert Glasper Experiment and collaborations with Maxwell, Terence Blanchard, and Common, contributing to Grammy-winning albums. Hodge debuted solo with "Live Today" in 2013, followed by "The Second" in 2016. He's played pivotal roles on albums like Maxwell's "BLACKsummers'night" and Glasper's "Black Radio." His third solo project, "Color of Noize," released in 2020, showcases his innovative fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and soul.

Houston-born pianist James Francies blends jazz, R&B, and hip-hop with a syncopated, polyrhythmic style. He’s worked with Pat Metheny, Lauryn Hill, the Roots, and more.