Mani Jurdan is a Jamaican emcee born and raised on the West and South sides of Chicago, Illinois. Mani Jurdan is known throughout the artist community to be a storyteller of his experiences growing up in environments that were not conducive to the growth of young Black and Brown children. From the trigger happy Southside to the fast money West side, he would channel these experiences mixing old school disciplines such as lyricism, substance, and boom bap with new school sounds.

Mani Jurdan has brought his messaging of storytelling and spiritual enlightenment to some of the biggest stages/platforms in the country i.e. A3C, AHH Fest, TIP Fest, The International Festival Of Life, LTAB, For Oak Cliff, Next Show Case , and The Silver Room Block Party. With a stream of consciousness throughout his lyricism, he has been able to support artists such as Jay Electronica, GLC, Chance The Rapper, Capelton, and Ace Hood. Mani Jurdan is a champion for self-love and awareness and it is effortlessly conveyed through every performance he delivers. He is recognized as a high energy performer that keeps his audience present and in the moment with his creative approach to engaging with the crowd. By fusing Hip-Hop with elements of Reggae and Rock, Mani Jurdan is making a clear case that he is the RockStar that this generation has been waiting to meet.

Prince Drive’s music is a heartfelt, eccentric, fun approach to lyricism. The vision is to keep hiphop alive but never confine to one genre as an artist. The music he makes reflects the issues of life and worldly issues viewed through personal own experiences and perception. As for some who like to run away from their individuality, he runs, towards it.

Marti X is a visionary hip-hop artist whose music weaves soulful melodies with unapologetic storytelling. Raised in Chicago, Marti’s artistry reflects the heartbeat of his community and a deep connection to his roots. His lyrics often champion Black identity, resilience, and unity, delivering a bold and authentic sound that uplifts and inspires.

Influenced by legends like Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Kanye West, Marti’s work blends introspection with sharp social commentary. From the revolutionary themes of Conscious Spirit Thug to the creative versatility of Ditties Vol. 1, his discography reflects his evolution as an artist and his commitment to elevating the culture. With his forthcoming project, The Breakup Pack, Marti explores love, heartbreak, and healing with the same fearless honesty that defines his craft.

Marti X’s music is a celebration of Black excellence and individuality, offering listeners a journey that is as empowering as it is entertaining.

Recoechi was born and raised on the south-east side of Chicago. He grew up during the Chief Keef era of Chicago Hip Hop. When he discovered other artists like Tupac Shakur, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar and J.Cole it unlocked another dimension for him and inspired him to use music as a way to describe and change his environment and those around him. Recoe is heavily involved in community organizing – working with Healthy Hood Chi and his own EastSide Collection , which was co-founded by the producer C-Sick.

Musically, Recoe’s name has been bubbling in the Chicago music scene since late 2023 when he linked up with producers such as C-Sick, Renzell, and Thelonious Martin, as well as caught the eye of Sway Calloway and local outlets like Illanoize Radio and The Chicago Reader.

T Star Verse is a rapper and entertainer from the south and west sides of Chicago, she began her music career at 12 years old and has been able to get people to have fun, feel like a boss b***h, and speak their truth. Being that T Star Verse is a female rapper from Chicago, a lot of people expect her sound to be either drill or hypersexual, but she is big on expressing her authenticity and experiences through her story-telling and array of flows. Her sound is versatile filled with high energy and some vibey moments. Welcome to the T Star Verse!

PosterBoy
Father – Husband
Unifier – Connecter – Revolutionary

Chicago-based songstress that puts a modern spin on classic R&B sounds.

BE BOLD – BE FREE

JEFF K%NZ is an emcee, painter, and visual artist. JEFF’s work is vibrant, loud and in your face; yet reflective and detailed; much like the famous artist who inspired his name. He lives by the motto, “We can all create,” encouraging his community to think Gr8, embody confidence, and use inner power to create the world around us.

His music was recently described in These Days Magazine as “featuring rapid, Jekyll-and-Hyde-style flow switches, thoughtful bars.” Meanwhile, his artwork specializes in portraiture, because it allows him to connect with people and spend time with their faces, as a way to think about who they really are.

JEFF is Chicago-based, previously had a home base in Houston and is a native to Champaign. He graduated with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts and has since been featured in numerous exhibitions, curated shows and art battles throughout the years. He has toured internationally through music with his collective TheGr8Thinkaz and painted murals throughout Chicago, as well as in New York City and Los Angeles. JEFF is the founder of ‘Think & Paint,’ an event that engages local community in conscious conversation and art creation by providing an intimate safe space to  exchange perspectives verbally and visually.

mikey from da midwest.

Poet📓 Screenwriter 📝 Rapper 🎤

Im Not A Rapper, I Just Like To Write ✍🏽