Marissa Guzman is an award winning American dance music singer, songwriter, producer, DJ, and multi instrumentalist. She was born in Los Angeles, California but raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan by her mother, Barbara, and father, Eddie Guzman, who was the percussionist and one of the songwriters for Motown’s “blue eyed soul” band, Rare Earth. Eddie also played percussion on the Doobie Brothers’ most famous album, “What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits.” Marissa decided to emulate her father's musical success after she quit her career in marketing to learn how to produce music in 2009, although she trail-blazed her own path without his help because sadly, he passed away in 1993. Marissa later released her debut self produced album, "Joy Road," and later, the "Joy Road Remix Album," on her record label, Juicy Lucy, which the legendary Detroit DJ, Derrick May helped her to start. She became known internationally in 2011 for her song, "Time To Go," which was remixed by Black Coffee and was nominated for "Remix of the Year" at the South African Music Awards in 2012. It was also featured on Black Coffee’s “Africa Rising” album, which won “Best Dance Album” at the 2013 SAMAs. Because of her popularity in South Africa, she collaborated with several other South African artists, including Liquideep, Black Motion, Mphoza, and Cuebur, creating songs that all became number one hits on South African radio stations. These songs were also on heavy rotation on other African radio stations, which allowed her to tour heavily all over South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique and Angola for five years doing her infamous DJ/Vocal sets. Her song, "No Doubt," a collaboration with Cuebur on Defected Records rose to popularity in Europe after Pete Tong played Shlomi Aber's remix on his BBC “Radio One” show in London, England in 2013. The original version of “No Doubt” was number one on BBC’s “Radio One Extra” show for two weeks in a row that same year, and gave Marissa a whole new fan base allowing for a European tour. Marissa also collaborated with world renowned DJ and Producer, Kerri Chandler on "Fifth Moon" (2012) and "Like A Feather,"(2016) and considers him to be a mentor. Her collaborations with Kerri brought on more fans in Europe and allowed her to do shows with him in Barcelona, Johannesburg and in her hometown of Detroit at the Movement Electronic Music Festival in 2015. Later that year, Marissa entered her original production of "Time to Go" in the World Wide Music Contest without knowing one of the judges was Henry Padovani, the original guitarist for the band, “The Police.” She ended up winning the Grand Prize of 10,000 Euros ($11,100), beating over 1,200 applicants, which was a massive accomplishment and not only gave her respect amongst her peers, but it also brought on new fans all over the world. The last few years Marissa has been learning how to play the keys and guitar to incorporate into her live sets and productions, and she has started writing her inspiring autobiography which will be adapted into a documentary film. Stay tuned for this multifaceted songbird and her highly anticipated sophomore album, coming 2025!

Katlego Dusky Mabasa, better known by his stage name SiAR Maspila, is a South African
DJ, Record Producer, Singer, Remixer, Songwriter and Record Label Owner in the South African
music industry. He began his career around 2003 and has released Twelve albums thus far.One 
of the most admired and respected artists in the industry, Mabasa became prominent after 
participating in the 2015 “1s and 2 Masters of Spin Season 2 SABC 1 Competition” that was held 
in Johannesburg. In December 2015, He won the "Summer Song of The Year" award at Thobela 
Fm
Early Career:
Mabasa was born on 16 March 1988 in Pretoria Atteridgeville, South Africa. He later moved to 
Mogogelo Hammanskraal, The Mamelodi-based producer and DJ has worked for some of the best 
productions houses such as House Therapy, Super House Records and Two Tone Entertainment 
relationships which the release of some of his very first successful attempt as a recording artist,
namely “Dj-Hu Nose Presents Themcass & Maspila, Super House Vol. 5, Jukebox Vol. 4, House 
Station 3, House Document 2 Presents Dj Themcass & Dj Maspila, Juke Box Vol. 3 & Black Boys. SiAR 
Maspila’s musical roots can be traced back to his early childhood when he spent extensive time with 
his neighbour who happened to be a producer. Going to his neighbour’s house every day, SiAR
Maspila drew a tremendous amount of inspiration to produce music. Everything changed forever for 
SiAR Maspila when the neighbour asked him to help; SiAR Maspila was then hooked on producing 
forever.
SiAR Maspila, Nyekx and Mosco later in 2010 they formed an Afro-House band trio called Afrikan 
Roots which was signed to 999 Music in 2015, jump-starting him into the South African dance music 
scene when they won song of the year in 2015 for the song Ko Morago featuring Dj Buckz. His first 
big break was when He has taken part in the show called “1s and 2s Masters Of Spin Season 2” on 
SABC 1 and came out of position 4. He would also like to see Afrikan Roots as one of the best groups 
across the globe. he has experienced the hardships, the growth and the transition to Afrikan Roots
brand. He has played a contributing role to what Afrikan Roots is currently. SiAR Maspila would like 
to be remembered by the “Chuba Cabra” music that they produce as Afrikan Roots and their 
captivating performances.

Chengeto is a rising young Zimbabwean artist based in Harare.

"Zimbabwean first, everything else second! Music lover and Creator. Enjoy this journey with me. Stay Blessed. Mazirudo"

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