I am nothing. I am everything. Death to genres.

According to the Zodiac, the Ox is attributed with traits of strength and familial loyalty. Nevertheless, they can be stubborn with their ideals and quick to snap on anybody who might violate tradition. Hailing from Virginia, Lyricks and JL exemplify these characteristics as artists who regularly speak on the struggles of the Everyman, yet quick to welcome any challengers, only to treat them like the bonus stage in Street Fighter. It’s a breath of fresh air in an era when rappers spit freestyles off their phones and mumble from the bottom of styrofoam cups. In 2016, the tag team released “Seven Rings,” garnering 10+ million views while definitely answering the question ‘can Asians rap? YEAR OF THE OX is set to debut their “YOX EP” and will be joining Dumbfoundead on a national tour.

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Trinh is a Minnesota based rapper and singer that is known for his melodic, energetic & crafty flow. His best & exceptionally talented friend, Amos, & him have been working together ever since their senior year in high school. Trinh's smooth vocals & motivational lyrics compliments Amos's unique & experimental style of beats. Trinh's influences on his music include, Eminem, Tupac, Fabolous, Usher & Bone Thugs N Harmony.
 
In 2014, Trinh & Amos released their self-produced album 'Live Learn Grind Earn' (LLGE), which highlights the determination, persistence, & encounters they endured through their college years. Trinh is set to release his next project in May of 2021 called 'The Layover', & it's a concept album solely produced by Amos. Recognizing every detail from the album artwork, song titles, content, & order of each song, they all tie into the theme of the project, which examines Trinh's life & experiences over the past five years. From life after college to chasing his music dream, & traveling the world, he incorporates all of his inspiration into his music. 'The Layover' brings you catchy, rhythmical, and upbeat songs just in time for summer 2021.
 
Trinh has been in the studio & is already working on his next EP with Amos, which will bring forth more of a modern mixed with old school rap hip-hop vibe. Aside from being on the studio working on music, Trinh has also performed at venues domestically and internationally from the Twin Cities, Barcelona, Japan & Australia.

'Mihka!' is producer from England.

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Miami Nights 1984 is Michael Glover from Victoria, BC, Canada. His obsession with the 1980s has led to the founding of Rosso Corsa Records and a revival of synthesizer music. With Rosso Corsa he is championing many artists such as Mitch Murder, Lazerhawk, Jordan F and Lost years to make 1980s-inspired music with modern fidelity.

Being among the pioneers of this revival, Mike’s first project Actrazer initially defined the Rosso Corsa sound together with output from label co-founder Lazerhawk. They coined their music Outrun, a genre of soundtrack music with epic leads and arpeggiated synths. At the same time, Kavinsky, the Outrunners and the Valerie Collective were all contributing to this new sound.

Since 2010 Michael Glover has been ecstatic about the success of his second project known as Miami Nights 1984 (MN84). Characterized by smooth synthesizers and nostalgic solos, this new sound accentuates the carefree feel of the 1980s.

The Miami Nights sound garnered support on an international scale with the official remix of ‘Somebody I Used To Know.’ by Gotye. It infuses 1980s charm with Gotye’s powerful voices and moody lyrics. Rollings Stone says it’s an “eighties-inspired synth-pop remix, inspired by [mike's] love of old John Hughes films” while VH1 says “It’s a synth-led 80s redux, and it’s pretty rad”

When asked about influences, Mike says he obviously takes from the 80s: “The music, movies, shows, cars and girls are all running through my imagination when I write a piece of music. I’m not happy with a piece of music unless I can imagine it as the soundtrack to a film or show. Ever since I was a child I enjoyed synth-based music like Tangerine Dream, Jean Michael Jarre and Ray Lynch.” His name coincides with the original run of the Miami Vice TV show on September 28, 1984.

In creating his sound he uses “a variation of analogue synths and virtual instruments in Abelton Live. I’ve been using more virtual instruments for convenience and ability to leave a project without worrying about getting the same sound again.” Many of the parts are first recorded from live instrumentation and tweaked afterward in Ableton.

Building on the successes of Rosso Corsa Records and an official Gotye remix, Mike released the second Miami Nights 1984 full length album Tubulence. Spanning 12 tracks, Turbulence builds upon the synth-pop charms and synthesizer solos from Miami’s first album with more character: orchestra stabs, percussive rushes, slow motion bends and epic interludes distinguish the album. So does the album’s more intense moments which promote the Outrun electro sound we have championed for many years.


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