He is best known as the reserved half of the Cool-Kids. With a relaxed rapping style and an interesting lyrical foundation in his verses, it probably shocks most that he is also a very talented producer.

His tracks have been related to summer jams from the 80’s and with no sampling noted to date, he draws his audience mostly from the Chicago and LA rap fans. Having done a large portion of the cool-kids releases as well as featuring in other illRoots releases, he is considered a force to be reckoned with.

James Clay Jones III p/k/a Boldy James was born in August 9^th 1982 in Atlanta, GA to his parents James Clay Jones Jr. and Toni K. Broadus.  In 1983, Jones and Broadus returned to their original home of Detroit, MI with their son after Jones was wounded in the line of duty serving as a police officer. They resided on the Eastside of Detroit with James’ grandmother. In 1989, James’ parents separated and his mother sent him and his younger sister to live with their father to live on Detroit’s westside on Stahelin “Hell Block” near McNichols Rd and the Southfield Freeway.

James’ love for music came to the forefront at the age of 12, when he performed in a middle school talent show and begun writing his first raps shortly after.  He attended high school at Detroit Cooley, and dropped out after the 9^th grade. It was at this moment when he begun to get involved in the streets and live the stories that you hear in his music today.

There is a story behind James’ stage name Boldy James. He got the name from his friend from his block, James Osely III, who people in the neighborhood called Boldy. “He didn’t rap, he just sold cocaine, and I liked the name because his name was James too” says James. When his friend was murdered he decided to carry on the name using it to rap.

In 2009, Boldy James first big break on the national scene came in the form of 2 features on The Cool Kids and Don Cannon mixtape “Merry Christmas”, on the records “BBQ Wings” and “Tires”. That was followed up by his record “Gettin’ Flicked” appearing on The Cool Kids’ 2010 mixtape “Tacklebox”.  Also in 2010 he was featured on the record “Fat Raps” remix alongside Big Sean, Asher Roth, Chip Tha Ripper, Dom Kennedy, and Chuck Inglish. Boldy James and Cool Kid member/producer Chuck Inglish are cousins.

On May 24, 2011 Boldy James released his solo debut mixtape “Trapper’s Alley Pro’s and Con’s”. He released several videos from this tape including the fan favorites “JIMBO”, “I Sold Dope All My Life”, and “Concrete Connie”. The project went on to be named by Pitchfork as one “2011’s Most Overlooked Projects”.

The momentum continued in 2012, with the Februray 27^th release of his follow up mixtape “Consignment: Favor For A Favor the redi-rock mixtape” via www.thefader.com. The project received great reviews from The Source, Pitchfork, and Stereo Gum. After riding the wave for 2012 the top of 2013 saw Boldy James in full swing. He released a 6 song EP titled “Grand Quarters” on March 5th 2013, which will feature the records “For The Birds” and “One of One”.

On October 15^th 2013, Boldy’s debut album, My 1^st Chemistry Set (M.1.C.S.), which is produced entirely by Alchemist was released via ConCreatures/Mass Appeal/Decon Records.

ShowYouSuck has raised the bar for live hip-hop performances and is considered a trailblazer for a new era, alternative hip-hop. Show continues to promote P.M.A (Positive Mental Attitude) while connecting with his fans through shared obsessions such as fun, food and relationships. ShowYouSuck has performed across the United States, winning over fans in New York, California, Texas, Washington, Missouri, Connecticut, Wisconsin, Arizona, Ohio and more. ShowYouSuck ignites stages across the country and spreads the message of friendship, life’s ups & downs, and partying.

Tracy Autman is a Hip Hop recording artist & producer who goes by the stage name, K!DD Tha Chicagoan. At the age of 8, he wrote his first song and had a passion for music ever since then. Growing up listening to artists such as Do or Die, Jay Z, Nirvana and Kanye West, K!DD draws upon many influences to craft his signature sound. Over the past two years, he has been signed by Coast2Coast, gained a faithful fan base, founded his label “2ill Entertainment” and signed to Chicago’s On The Grind Management. Look out for upcoming work from K!DD Tha Chicagoan and keep checking www.kiddthachicagoan.com for the latest news, shows, music & more.

A multi- tasker and innovative artist, ClarkAirlines began his career as a fledgling rapper at the age of fifteen years old. After watching Eminem’s, 8 Mile, he gained the confidence to melodically tell his life story, and become the brain power behind the movement that is TCUIMG (The Come Up International Music Group). Born Jarvis Clark, he was raised in the middle- class, south suburb, Matteson, Illinois- where his family moved, when he was eleven years old. The oldest of three children, his father introduced him to the diverse sounds of Janet Jackson, Jamiroquai, Lenny Kravitz, and occasionally sneaking in some of hip hop’s greatest- Tupac, Eminem and Kanye West. ClarkAirlines’ diverse music selection is also reflective of his interests as an adolescent. On a regular day, one could either catch him practicing the saxophone, tumbling with classmates, or in the neighborhood playing basketball. During his high school years, ClarkAirlines made a name for himself on the court, but dreams of becoming a professional basketball player, were soon overpowered by a stronger desire to become a recording artist.