Imagine if Neil Diamond, David Bowie and Nate Dogg were able to create a love child, who and what would you get? Jules Esquire is an unrivaled baritone crooner and songwriter with a melodious and soulful sound. With songs like “Erotic Dancer” and “Live Big”, Jules’ sleek vocal style captivates your senses by paying homage to the past, yet ushering in present and future vibes to create a style all his own. Sharp horns, sultry guitar and skillful lyrical content solidify a classic Jules Esquire sound. Collaborations with artists like Kwaid and Opra Thomas express the best of his musical diversity. As a son of a Christian minister, Jules’ passion for singing and songwriting started in the church as God-given gifts. His parents open to artistic expression, allowed him to experience many different genres of music. His use of imagery mixed with suffering and joy have all the emotions of a great spiritual experience. The piece entitled “Dr. Watts,” travels through time to resurrect an African-American ancestral tradition by introducing a new generation to the genesis of the gospel sound yet infuses hip-hop to create a new relevance for the times. Jules writes and performs music woven in a tapestry of wordplay and poetry. He relates to the human experience by consoling, enlightening and arousing his audience with a message of hope and encouragement. Listeners are inspired by his lyrics and moved by the depth in which he scribes life’s experiences. Jules bears all and is transparent to a fault. He shows no pretense or fear of unexplored emotions; prepare to go on a journey of truth mixed with a sensual innocence only he can administer. Allow his music to cater to your senses and escort you on an euphonic excursion.

Innovative, Exciting, Conceptual, Motivational…these are a few of the words that can be used to describe RoGizz, the artist and musician. After turning his love for poetry into hip hop music, RoGizz signed a record deal with Dreamworks. After moving to Los Angeles and witnessing many of the label’s resources being diverted to other areas, he decided to gain a release and put out his own music independently through his self promoted company Gizz Entertainment. His first project was called Worldwide Domination Volume I. It was a compilation disk featuring other Chicago independent artists where he utilized his skill at connecting people and providing strength in numbers.

Through a mutual friend, GIZZ also met his rap partner Pask-1. They formed a group called “Worldfame” and released a mixtape called “Cut the Games: Chi to L.A.” to much critical acclaim. After that, RoGizz moved back to Chicago and went on to collaborate more with some of the most accomplished producers in the game: TREE, S.C., Streety Wonder, Paperboy, Tony Baines, Matt Hennessy, 110% Pure, Sherm and Ekim Pahkwah. Currently, RoGizz resides in Miami and has released two more volumes of his Worldwide Domination series where he collaborated with artists from all over the country. The recordings famously took place over a Memorial Day weekend in Downtown Miami with all day and night studio sessions. These albums were titled Worldwide Domination II: The L.U.A.U and Worldwide Domination III: The Union.

At one point, RoGizz sought to diversify his entertainment portfolio by stepping back from his own music to do management deals for other artists, mentor up and coming artists, establish a clothing line and pursue different philanthropic opportunities. His love for creating timeless music though has brought him back to the mic with his new project titled “RoGizz vs. Black Blago.” In his own words, Rogizz stated: “This is one of my best works to date. I think it’s very layered because of the elements it involves. I think people can definitely relate to the battle one may have between the good and evil inside us. It can be sparked by what we experience in our daily lives. Politics have a lot to do with the creation of our daily lives. Thats what I wanted to convey with this work.” Now, the story continues with his latest mixtape release: “Interview with a Schizo”…

AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artist)

When it comes to performing, singing, songwriting, and entertaining, an amazing talent that definitely needs to be recognized and heard, is Russell Pike, Jr. Known as Russoul (russ–Soul!!!!!), this artist, fusses jazzy soulful vocals over rhythmically grooving, syncopated beats. His melodic songs of love, inspiration, and dance will sooth the ears, inspire the mind, and move the hands and feet of anyone who has a true appreciation of good music.

Currently Russoul, is a vocalist and songwriter for Cajual Records. Alongside Cajmere, also known as, Green Velvet, Russoul has written chart topping dance tunes in the House Music genre. In January 2011 Russoul released his First music video, entitled Let it Ride. In January of 2010 Russoul performed @ the Jamaica Jazz Blues Festival in Montego Bay!! In October of 2008 Russoul won the IMWS Midwest Regional Showcase, beating out 2000 bands in his region. Russoul has opened for artists Stevie Wonder, Kanye West, LL COOL J, New Edition, Eryka Badu, Chaka Khan, Cameo, Frankie Beverly and Maze, and Sam Salter. He also has performed for major events such as the Taste of Chicago 2004-2008; the Winter Music Conference 2006-2008 in South Beach, Miami, with world-renowned house dj Dj Mark Grant.

Attending church, practicing piano, and singing created the foundation for Russoul’s talent. His mother was the Minister of Music at several different churches. He attended Chicago public schools, participated in school choirs, and he loved performing in school plays.. After auditioning and becoming a member of the Soul Children, he continued to grow musically and spiritually. His passion and drive for singing was enhanced as he watched other soloists perform. In the spring of 2000, he later received a Bachelors in Music form Clarke Atlanta University.