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Nigerian-born, UK-based singer/songwriter Jacob Banks moved to Birmingham at the age of 13, and began singing, playing guitar and writing songs at the age of 20. He got his start recording songs for friends to listen to in their cars and hitting the open mic circuit before self-releasing his first EP The Monologue in 2013.

Jacob has since released independent EP The Paradox and made his debut on Interscope Records with The Boy Who Cried Freedom EP.  His track “Worthy” has surpassed 5 million streams on Spotify, and his music has been praised by everyone from The New York Times to Vogue, with Time recognizing “Chainsmoking” as one of the “Best Songs of 2017 So Far” and The FADER naming “Mercy” one of their “Songs You Need in Your Life This Week.”

Having supported the likes of Alicia Keys, Sam Smith and Emeli Sandé on tour in the UK, Jacob is now playing to festival crowds around the world including including Lollapalooza, Firefly, Outsidelands and Austin City Limits in the US. The New York Times named Jacob one of “12 Notable Acts” at SXSW.  This fall, Jacob will embark on his headlining North American Into the Wild tour. The tour will kick off with a show at LA’s The Roxy on November 2nd, which sold out 3 months in advance, and will run through December 5th in Atlanta. Jacob is also gearing up to release new music imminently.

JESSIA, the Vancouver-based pop artist, stands at the intersection of unique creativity and wide-ranging appeal. Her breakout moment came with the resounding success of her debut single, 'I’m not Pretty,' which captured the attention of both fans and industry luminaries alike. 

Collaborating with elijah woods and later Bebe Rexha on the remix sparked a meteoric rise, earning the track 2x Platinum certification in Canada and Gold status in the U.S., amassing an impressive 500M+ global streams.

The journey continued as JESSIA's talent drew the interest of acclaimed figures like Ryan Tedder, resulting in her debut EP 'How Are You?' being executive produced by the OneRepublic frontman. JESSIA has supported OneRepublic, Dean Lewis, JP Saxe, Maroon 5, Dermot Kennedy, and has performed at renowned festivals from Lollapalooza to Austin City Limits, further underscoring her burgeoning presence on the global stage. 

Beyond the accolades and chart successes lies JESSIA's hallmark: music that resonates deeply with her dedicated fan base. Her ability to connect on a visceral level, making her audience feel understood and accepted, distinguishes her as a rare gem in the realm of pop music.

Industry recognition has followed suit, with honours such as Amazon Artist to Watch, RIAA Gold Class of 2022, a SOCAN Award for Pop Song of the Year, and a notable win for 'Breakthrough Artist of the Year' at the JUNO Awards. JESSIA's consistent chart presence, including her 13-week reign atop Billboard Canada’s Emerging Artists chart and significant impact on TikTok, has solidified her position as a noteworthy rising star.

2024 promises to be another exciting chapter in JESSIA's career, with frequent new releases and an EP.

Ave is an artist who hails from Norfolk, Virginia (often referred to as Hampton Roads or the 7cities). Ave, who is most notably known for competing & surpassing through the ranks of battle rap, securing a spot on the roster of battle rap's NBA: SMACK/URL! Receiving acclaim for his lyrical, aggressive, punch-line heavy style & obtaining three Million + viewed battles, while gracing some of the league's most revered cards in the culture. Aiming to continue the momentum & build on his newfound notoriety, Ave releases his debut musical offering entitled VAlidated.
A 14 track opus detailing his experiences growing up in Norfolk, Va as well as showcasing his diversity & substance as an artist.

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K-Shine is an American rapper; Harlem native and Brooklyn resident best known for his battling prowess and his recurring role on multiple television networks. After a run of even more impressive battle performances on the biggest platforms, Shine became one of the most widely viewed battle rappers on the Internet. How much fire does K-Shine have to spit before they put him on?
He got the wordplay. He got the 110K followers on Instagram, over 50 million total views on Youtube. He got the Rap Game cameo on Lifetime and the spot he did for the ESPN battles (did you see the Cavs vs. Warriors one?). He bodied the BET Hip Hop Cipher and then bodied Friday Cypher with Sway like five minutes after. We didn’t even start talking about the Transition mixtape and the “New Crib” joint featuring Don Q. I mean, how much more do y’all want?

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