Riff Raff started rapping in 2005, making homemade CDs of his rapping over other artists’ beats, and passing them out at various malls in the Greater Houston Area including Katy Mills Mall. He credited his early influences being Texas veteran rappers Devin the Dude and Paul Wall. Riff Raff took advantage of social media on Myspace, YouTube and WorldStarHipHop in …
That Mexican OT
That Mexican OT, born Virgil René Gazca on February 2, 1999, in Bay City, Texas, is a Mexican-American rapper known for blending Southern hip-hop with Chicano rap influences. Rising from a challenging upbringing marked by the loss of his mother and his father’s incarceration, he channeled his experiences into music with guidance from his uncle. He gained mainstream recognition with …
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
GRAMMY-winning guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has quickly become the defining blues voice of his generation. From his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi to stages around the globe, the young blues star has already headlined multiple U.S. and European tours, and amazed fans in Australia, New Zealand, and India. Selected in summer 2022 to open for The Rolling Stones …
Mavis Staples
“I’M THE MESSENGER,” MAVIS STAPLES SAYS ON THE EVE OF HER 80THBIRTHDAY. “THAT’S MY JOB—IT HAS BEEN FOR MY WHOLE LIFE—AND I CAN’TJUST GIVE UP WHILE THE STRUGGLE’S STILL ALIVE. WE’VE GOT MORE WORKTO DO, SO I’M GOING TO KEEP ON GETTING STRONGER AND KEEP ONDELIVERING MY MESSAGE EVERY SINGLE DAY.” That message—a clarion call to love, to faith, to …
Teddy Swims
Reigning from Atlanta, GA, Grammy-nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims (born Jaten Dimsdale) has been putting in real work for years. A quiet, yet steady grind has brought Swims to the forefront of the music scene in 2024 with record breaking songs, sold-out global tours, and iconic performances. With a voice that effortlessly blends genres, including R&B, soul, and pop, Teddy …
Midwest Dilemma
Midwest Dilemma is the chamber-folk project of Omaha-based singer-songwriter Justin Lamoureux, known for blending intimate storytelling with sweeping orchestral arrangements. With a sound that layers acoustic guitars, lush strings, brass interplay, and rich harmonies, Midwest Dilemma crafts deeply evocative songs rooted in the human experience. Their acclaimed debut album, Timelines & Tragedies, showcases a unique fusion of folk tradition and …