Memphis hip-hop artist GloRilla broke out with her 2022 hit FNF (Let's Go), later signing with CMG and Interscope Records. Known for chart-topping hits like Yeah Glo! and Wanna Be with Megan Thee Stallion, she released her acclaimed debut album GLORIOUS and earned multiple Grammy nominations.
Singer, songwriter, rapper, and producer Lauryn Hill rose to fame with the Grammy-winning group the Fugees before releasing her 1998 solo debut, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. She won five Grammy Awards in 1999, integrating rap, soul, and reggae into a singular sound.
Grammy-nominated artist Syd self-taught music production at 15 and toured with Odd Future before co-founding The Internet. She has released six major label albums, produced for Beyoncé, and established a multifaceted career spanning music, video direction, and design.
Philadelphia rapper Freeway rose to fame with Roc-A-Fella Records, featuring on Jay-Z tracks before releasing his Top Ten debut album, Philadelphia Freeway, in 2003. Known for his gruff style, he later released albums like The Stimulus Package and Think Free.
Philadelphian rapper Beanie Sigel rose to fame on Roc-a-Fella Records with his 2000 debut album, The Truth, followed by The Reason in 2001. Known for his hard-hitting rhymes, he also starred in the film State Property 2 and released albums including The B. Coming and The Solution.
Formed in Washington in the mid-1970s by local students, Rare Essence is a legendary Go-Go band and DC institution. Over four decades, they have released dozens of albums and performed alongside major acts like Run DMC, Ice Cube, TLC, and Chuck Brown.
Backyard Band delivers a raw, powerful mix of Rock'n'Roll, Blues, and Punkrock-Attitüde. Their characteristic garage sound bridges legends like Little Richard and The Sonics, known for being dirty, direct, and captivating. They are recognized for their energetic shows and honest rock'n'roll power.
Raised in Nashville, TN, Coco Jones is an R&B singer and actress known for her soulful, honest style. She starred in Disney's Let It Shine and Peacock's Bel-Air and is signed with High Standardz/Def Jam.
Formed in Cincinnati by siblings including Ronald, Rudolph, and O'Kelly, the Isley Brothers evolved from gospel to R&B, soul, and funk. Known for hits like Shout and It's Your Thing, they notably featured guitarist Jimi Hendrix early on and released acclaimed albums including 3 + 3 and The Heat Is On.
Philadelphia-born genre-blending rap star UZI: 3 Billboard 200 No.1s, 31B streams, GRAMMY-nominated, Diamond “XO TOUR Llif3”; hits “Just Wanna Rock.” Collabs: Future, Pharrell, Migos.
Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel, linked to Jay-Z’s Roc-a-Fella, founded State Property. They debuted via the 2001 film State Property soundtrack, featuring breakout hit “Roc the Mic” with Freeway, and returned in 2003 with Chain Gang, Vol. 2.
dvsn is a Canadian R&B duo from Toronto, featuring Daniel Daley and Grammy-nominated producer Nineteen85. Known for their lush, sensual slow jams blending 90s R&B with contemporary hip-hop, they explore themes of love and relationships. Popular songs include "Too Deep" and "With Me." Albums like Working on My Karma and Cheers to the Best Memories showcase their acclaimed sound. They earned a BET Awards nomination for Best Group.
Philadelphia-born drummer, producer and DJ best known as a co-founder of the Roots (since 1987). Key Soulquarians collaborator. The Roots’ Things Fall Apart went platinum; “You Got Me” won a Grammy. Also an Oscar- and Grammy-winning director for Summer of Soul.
