With charismatic, dizzying flows and a poetic edge, Akeem Kizart brings a refreshing voice to hip-hop—equal parts introspective thinker and captivating storyteller. Hailing from Rockford, Illinois, Kizart honed his skills in cyphers and studio sessions as a founding member of the Hustle & Culture collective. Deeply influenced by the golden textures of ’90s rap, the punchy urgency of the blog era, and the raw lyricism of early 2000s emcees, his music bridges generations with finesse. His mixtapes Jedi Mic Tricks and Revenge of the Sith showcased a love for wordplay and rhythm, while his standout guest verses on debut albums by H&C peers The Last Wordbender and TRIM Forte cemented his role as a trusted voice in the crew. Rooted in spoken word and sharpened by experience, Kizart’s rhymes are reflective, precise, and alive with intent. Whether it’s a late second wind or a long-awaited prime, he’s making every bar—and every borrowed minute—count.

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Madison, Wisconsin, is home to Hip-hop and R&B artist Marcus Porter. Having always been a boy from Wisconsin, Marcus Porter brings music, which he deems as essential, uplifting and also inspirational. Using hues of Indie, Backpack Rap and hints of R&B, he began to create music for his own ears until he realized that his music needed to resonate with other people.

Having been lauded by fans as a true artist, Marcus Porter has performed at the Lifest stage and has hosted many other intimate performances which are engaging and lively. As the proud artist, behind “Hero” (featuring K. Sankofa), Marcus Porter has been compared to the likes of Kid Cudi, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, Kanye West and also Travis Scott. 

Deemed by the Buzz Music LA Blog as a “unique rapper and lyricist who has undeniable skill” and an “artist who is unafraid to bare his soul” through poetically curated lyrics and melodies, Marcus Porter is one talented rapper bringing his A game to the world of music.

Currently, Marcus Porter spends his free time helping local charities and networking to build his own brand. He’s also currently working on his music projects, which he aims to drop into the commercial scene in the coming year. Super fresh, cool and exciting, we can’t wait for Marcus Porter to light up the stage at a small, intimate mic night or any stage of any venue.

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