One show. That’s all it takes to recognize that the Cape Verdean/American  artist known as iLLspokinn is not your average Emcee or DJ. As he explains, when it comes to motivating crowds and rocking a party, “It just takes one show for them to know…what I do.”

Since relocating from Taunton, Massachusetts  to New York City a little over a decade ago, iLLspokinn has moved crowds from Brooklyn to Budapest, compiling the type of resume and audience most artists dream about.

With a focus on staying true to Hip Hop’s roots while also propelling it toward the future, iLLspokinn has garnered a worldwide following, both through the two albums (60 Minute Spin Cycle and Spokinn Movement) he released as leader of the band Spokinn Movement, who was named one of the “Rawkus 50 (next important Hip Hop artists)”, and maintaining an extensive international touring schedule.

An unofficial ambassador of Hip Hop, iLLspokinn’s talents have literally taken him across the world, with a particularly strong following in Europe. To date, he has performed in China, Luxembourg, France, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Greece, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Dubai, Morocco and Cabo Verde.
 
iLLspokinn most recently performed at Super Bowl LI for the Official NFL Pre-Party in Houston, TX.  He is also the DJ for NBA (London) and Jameson (NYC) events.  In 2016 iLLspokinn performed at the Atlantic Music Expo in Praia, Cabo Verde in April, 2016 and in the Timitar Festival  in Morocco  for a crowd of
80,000.   His DJ sets, filled with live traditional  remixes  and high energy  dance  music,  sparked  a series  of Festival  bookings  for the upcoming  year and 2018.

In Barcelona, his single, “Last Call,” remained at number one on the FlaixFm dance charts for fourteen weeks. When in Budapest, his live shows reliably sell out. In France, he has an equally enthusiastic following. Indeed, he is so well established in the global Hip Hop community that the NBA organization flies him to London to Emcee and DJ their events.

Closer to home, iLLspokinn wears many hats.  He's an educator/mentor  holding Hip Hop workshops and a Vinyl DJ instructor.  He is the Co-founder of Urban Art Beat, a platform for creative expression, partnering talented artists and dedicated volunteers with under served schools and organizations.   In 2014, NBC used his song “Here We Go Again” for their Winter Olympics promotion. This song was also featured on a few Prime Time television shows in 2014 and 2015 including The Mindy Project, Rob Dyrdeck’s Fantasy Factory, and Alpha House.

iLLspokinn is the producer, host and co-founder of the raucous and wildly creative “Freestyle Mondays”, one of the longest running Hip Hop events in New York City. The popularity of the series extends well beyond U.S. borders, as iLLspokinn has  launched satellite versions in the Czech Republic and France.

Although he is well known for his own stellar “freestyles,” iLLspokinn is an equally talented writer, crafting short stories in poetry form as early as his middle school years. He describes his style as ‘clever and confessional’.

To that end, when he’s not rocking a mic, he’s an in-demand DJ, rocking the decks of some of the world’s hottest venues and festivals, including Toshi’s Living Room & Penthouse (NYC), B.B. King’s (NYC), Webster Hall (NYC), Le Poisson Rouge (NYC), A90 Festival (Belfort, FR), Otkert (Budapest, HU), Instant (Budapest, HU), Fat Black Pussy Cat (Strasbourg, FR),  Jamboree (Barcelona, SP)  and more!

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Wesley Jamison made his mark in Hong Kong’s local music scene pioneering the sultry R&B sound, with his infamous local hits “Candy Town”, “TY”,  “My Baby” or "Repeat" featuring local rapper TXMIYAMA. Hailing from the northern suburbs of Paris, France, where Hip Hop had always played a key role in Jamison’s cultural upbringing, making music had always been second nature. Jamison also hustles the R&B arm of the Hip-Hop trio Xabitat, with whom he runs events with under the Mama Told Me brand. Growing up under heavy musical influence, especially his mother Joniece Jamison, Wesley Jamison brings a new thread of wavy, soul-sizzling beats pioneering the city’s Hip Hop movement. 

Wesley Jamison made his mark in Hong Kong’s local music scene with the sultry R&B sound of his infamous local hits “Candy Town” and “Rona Freestyle”. Hailing from the northern suburbs of Paris, France, where hip hop had always played a key role in Jamison’s cultural upbringing, making music had always been second nature. Jamison also hustles the R&B arm of the hip-hop trio XABITAT, with whom he runs media and events with under the ’Mama Told Me’ brand.

Since 2015, Jamison has performed countless shows, from headlining local underground events to reaching the stages of Clockenflap, Outlook Festival HK, Bloomfest HK, GypsyLand Festival Bali, This is Rap and more. ​In 2020, after having put out XABITAT’s self-titled debut EP and multiple singles, the Hong Kong based artist has dropped his debut EP titled “Going Through It” in January 2021. The project is a journey between darkness and light and gets into the complexity of certain feelings and relationships one goes through in life.

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Dubbing himself as "The Most Electrifying Man, Ever" Pope Adrian Bless has lived up to the title since his inception into Alternative Hip Hop. With clashing melodies and harmonies to accentuate his bar for bar format, the 26 year old OwlGod is bringing a newly reinvented sound to the Midwest region. Born & raised out of the Crosstown section of Indianapolis, IN., the artist states 
"I never wanted to be the best emcee. I just, honestly, liked to create. I'm just anxious to see where my imagination leads me". Bless has showcased his ability to freestyle as well as create thought-provocative songs with a creative twist. Known for his diverse flow, multi-syllablic styling and spontaneity, safe to say The Pope has began to carve his name into the archives of artists that are ushering in a new wave to the Midwest.

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Lauded as pioneers of “Chi-Pop” (Indie R&B/Pop), Attack the Sound (ATS) has solidified itself as a cornerstone of Chicago’s vibrant music scene. Founded by Army veteran and current Chicago Firefighter Davo Sounds, ATS masterfully fuses jazz, hip-hop, blues, gospel, and rock, crafting a sound that’s as electrifying as it is smooth. With comparisons to Leon Bridges, Black Pumas, and John Legend, the band delivers dynamic live performances that have earned them collaborations with heavy hitters like Isaiah Sharkey, Bianca Shaw, Taylor Bennett, and JC Brooks.

Their undeniable talent has taken them to national television, with appearances on ABC’s Windy City Live and WGN’s People to People. Their single Love is War—secured through a sync deal with Winding Way Records—swept the Midwest Film Festival, winning Best AT Show, Judges’ Choice, and Best Cinematography.

Beyond the screen, ATS has cemented its reputation on the stage. As a Chicago City Year of Music grant recipient and three-time Chicago Made Competition finalist, they’ve captivated audiences from Navy Pier’s Beer Garden to the legendary Taste of Chicago, SpringBoard Music Fest, and the International Festival of Life. Their reach extends beyond city limits, having performed internationally at North by Northeast (NXNE) in Toronto. ATS also made waves in the sports world, landing a coveted sync deal with the NBA’s Chicago Bulls for the 2019-2020 season.

With an ever-growing catalog of music and a reputation for show-stopping performances, Attack the Sound continues to redefine the Chicago sound—one soul-stirring track at a time.

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