LOS ANGELES, CA –Originally from Des Plaines, Illinois, Dontrae has been a fan of music ever since he could remember. The artist recalls being the young age of 2 years old, dabbling into guitar and piano playing. Dontrae would often visit his aunt’s house, where he was given the opportunity to play various instruments. After […]

New York / Atlanta / Miami – Born to a musical family, TAO (a nickname, his full name is “Taoist,” which fans found difficult to pronounce) has had a knack for music for as long as he can remember. He’s lived in the hotbeds of urban music and been exposed to the crème de la […]

PORT AU PRINCE, HAITI – When launching a new music career, Haiti isn’t the most ideal place to try to create a fan following. That’s not to say that there aren’t music lovers and a rich history of hip-hop within the country. But as the poorest country in the western hemisphere, the infrastructure is sorely lacking. […]

QUEENS, NY – If you look at a stone, it never moves – it just sits in its place on the earth all day, every day. It’s the most patient thing on the earth. That’s the reputation that a new hip-hop duo out of Queens, New York is trying to establish – patient and peaceful rebels. And […]

RICHMOND, CA – Hailing from the cityscapes of California’s Bay area, rap and hip-hop recording artist Manny Mane is one of the hottest young artists operating out of the West Coast today. Known for his unique persona paired with a dynamic and versatile style, Manny Mane has been hitting the ground running since choosing to […]