Leo's love for music is felt on the dance floor, through his music selection, as well as through his music production style and flavor. His passion for music was seeded at a very young age through his cultural upbringing in Ecuador. Leo grew up breathing and living music. In the mid 80's he migrated to Boston, MA. Through the influence of childhood friends Leo took refuge in MUSIC. Nurturing his spirit with 80s and 90s hip hop and rap music, to soon discover House music. His love for and involvement with music evolved from listening to mixing and now producing & performing.

Since 2014, LEO ALARCON - PLAYROOM BOSTON releases have been charted on TRAXSOURCE's ESSENTIAL AFRO HOUSE, HYPE CHART, WEEKEND WEAPONS, TRAXSOURCE 's TOP 100 Afro House Tracks & TOP 200 OF 2017. 

ORIGINAL/REMIX RELEASES ON OCHA RECORDS, OPEN BAR MUSIC, TAMBOR MUSIC, DEFECTED RECORDS, MO BLACK RECORDS, UNCOVER MUSIC, SOUNDGROOVE RECORDS, SOUNDMAN ON WAX RECORDS, NAUGHTY BOY RECORDS, UTOPIA BOSTON RECORDS, KOLOUR RECORDINGS, H.O.M.E. RECORDINGS, NATIVE OKAN RECORDS, EXEMPLARY MUSIC MAKERZ, AFRO REBEL MUSIC, VIBE BOUTIQUE RECORDS, HEAVY, HOUSE OF STONE, SOULFUL HORIZON MUSIC & HOUSE TRIBE RECORDS.

Leo's life passion is to create and to share his love for house music and it's community. Check out his Soundcloud and ENJOY the Free Downloads :0)

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Fantine is an Electro-Soul singer currently working on her debut album, "I Am Fantine".

Born to a Russian father and Dominican mother, Fantine is an emerging multi- talented singer-songwriter, fluent in English, Spanish, Russian and French. Fantine made her musical debut in 2010, when she came onto the Australian scene by lending her vocals to Space Invada’s soulful jazz-inspired single “Super Sweet”.

In 2011, Fantine announced “Rubberoom” as her first solo single. The music video aired on Australian national television programs and was awarded "Indie Video Clip of The Week." “Rubberoom” was followed by “Eleven,“ and then her third single titled “Perfect Strangers,” was produced by Jason Cox, producer of multiple albums for popular virtual band, Gorillaz.

Her career began to skyrocket in 2013 when she moved to Miami, Fla. and began working on her debut album, I Am Fantine, with 19-time Grammy Award- winning producer Emilio Estefan and seven-time Grammy Award winning singer- songwriter Gloria Estefan (who also co-wrote two of her songs). Emilio Estefan curated and helped develop Fantine’s most popular songs, including “Bachata de Rosa” and “Reservation for Two.” In September 2014, “Reservation for Two” peaked at No. 5 on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs list.

Fantine’s undeniable talent and musical style reflects her eclectic ethnic background. Her voice is a fusion of indie and electro-soul, paired with a “swampy yet sultry” tone. Her upcoming debut album I Am Fantine is infused with Emilio Estefan’s signature style and will feature her latest song “What A Day.” Produced by three-time Grammy Award-winning producer Wyclef Jean with additional production by Emilio Estefan, “What A Day” also features Wyclef Jean and El Cata.

Recently, Fantine shared the stage with Wyclef Jean at the Miami Beach’s Centennial celebration concert. She has collaborated with Australian singer- songwriter Pete Murray, toured with Dave Stewart from Eurythemics, the critically acclaimed Russian jazz saxophonist Igor Butman and also served as the opening act for Erykah Badu at the iconic Sydney Opera House.

Uhuru Afrika is described as a “multi-sensory,” experience with a unique curation of Afro- rooted dance music. “Uhuru Afrika is a unique and powerful intersection of art and nightlife that challenges distinctions between the two.” –Boston Dig. 
The mission is to bridge ancient traditional African music and the electronic dancefloor sounds of today. Navigated by creator Adam Gibbons and his partner David Montoya, typically accompanied by Malian born master percussionist Sidy Maiga, Uhuru Afrika hosts artists from all over the world to perform at their events. Showcasing artists from LA to London as well as various African countries including South Africa, Mali, Angola and Nigeria. Black Coffee, Culoe De Song, Hyenah, Zepherin Saint, Zaki Ibrahim, Siji, Djeff Afrozila are a few of the many international artists who have joined Uhuru Afrika for performances. Uhuru Afrika has also opened/ closed for multiple Grammy Award winners Oumou Sangaré(2x), Femi Kuti (3x), and co-creator of Afrobeat and ex Fela Kuti drummer, Tony Allen.
Uhuru Afrika has participated in festivals and events nationally and internationally including ADE in Amsterdam, Mi Casa Holiday in Playa del Carmen / Tulum in Mexico; Afrika Nyaga Drum and Dance Festival in Rhode Island; Bembe in Brooklyn, NYC;  Harvard University symposium on African Dance in the diaspora, to name a few.

Butterscotch, the vocal percussionist virtuosa, uses her powerful voice to defy gender and music social constructs. She began her career in the underground male-dominated beatbox battle scene, where she was crowned the world's first female beatbox champion. Butterscotch blends Hip-Hop, Jazz, Soul and Reggae and her shows are emotionally and physically invigorating with her trifecta fusion of singing, beatboxing, and playing either piano or guitar simultaneously, or creating endless layers on her loop station. With a voice reminiscent of Billie Holiday and rap verses comparable to Lauryn Hill, Butterscotch courageously sings about her love life, depression, and daily struggles of being a biracial queer woman of color. Her philanthropic mission is to empower and elevate people through music and compassion.   

Butterscotch has opened up for Erykah Badu, Earth, Wind & Fire, Thievery Corporation, Sergio Mendes, Wyclef Jean and other musical legends.

"Mixes are time capsules of sound.  Each capturing a moment in time that will not be repeated the same way.  Each mix is meant to transport the listener in their own time machine to their own destination.  These are soundtracks for daily living..."

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