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Originating from the southeast side of Chicago in Avalon Park, R&B/Hip-hop singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, poet, and freelance model, Ifeanyi Elswith is ‘one to watch’. 
Combining elements of pop, hip-hop, and jazz, Elswith brings a fresh spin to both genres. Her slinky soprano vocals and vulnerable ‘witticisms’ shape her inspirational sound. 
Born to a Garifuna mother and Kriol father from Belize, Elswith’s Caribbean roots are a fundamental part of her music and brand. Ifeanyi’s girl-next-door vibes, paired with her healing tone, are unique ingredients sure to leave you feeling reflective and encouraged.

email: ifeanyicoleman@gmail.com

Multi-hyphenate star T. L. Williams has been quietly and steadily building his legacy with a catalogue spanning over a decade. Williams began his career as a musician and producer, creating records for Chicago Hip-Hop titans such as Rhymefest, Syleena Johnson, & Twista, His 2015 hit, Gettin Mo Money Than You, reached #1 in Adult contemporary radio markets in several countries including the US and UK. Starting in 2016, TL began touring regularly with notable festival performances including SXSW, the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival, & Symphony Sound, receiving praise from Grammy-winners such as j. Ivy, Cody Chestnutt & filmmaker John Singleton. Williams followed that up with a recurring musician role on the hit TV Show Empire, a string of critically-acclaimed albums and growing production credits including Raheem Davaughn and Danny Boy. 2023 Saw the release of his 7th LP Self Care, including hits like the red-hot remake of James Brown’s The Boss. Adding to an independent catalogue worthy of its classic status with over 7 million streams and counting.

The windy city's newest contemporary R&B sensation, Rubygld Smoke, is no stranger to the spotlight. Initially starting off as a duo between husband & wife T. L. & Dani Jo Williams; Rubygld Smoke is now a solo act as Dani Jo takes over. T. L. continues to handle production. The sound is sexy, romantic, luscious, danceworthy and guitar-driven. Unique to her legend as an award-winning choreographer from Chicago's historic west side.

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