The Artists to be Up on:
Because they're raw. Because they represent the real, infinite YOU. Because the Industry usually focuses on sell-outs. Because True Talent needs to thrive. CLICK ON PICTURES to hear music.
Ayanna Gregory
Singing from the Soul of the Village, her voice carries not just her own shining spirit, but the potential of our collective one. Words & sounds we can raise our babies to. Genre: Soul
Wes Felton
DC-born Singer/Poet/Actor/Emcee, W. Ellington Felton represents Sharp, Black Intelligence. Genre: Hip Hop, Soul, Jazz
Javier Starks
Hip Hop's Knight in Shining Armor, Starks represents hard-hitting hip hop and lyrical prowess, uplifting the struggles of a Real, Positive Black Man. 100% curse-free. You read correctly.
Genre: Hip Hop
Ihsan Bilal
Pop with a Soulful Driver, Ihsan has blessed One Love's stages in our inception. DC Native, Philanthropist, Fashionista, and Vocalist.
Maimouna Youssef
Know Her. She is the Truth. Internationally Reknowned. Turned down Major Labels so she can bring you Realness.
Genre: Soul, Hip Hop, Rock, Blues, Alternative, Folk
Be Steadwell
With her smooth flows and presence, we watched as she created her signature vocal layering right before our very eyes and left us breathless. First One Love encore. Genre: Queer Pop
Violet Marley
Afro Folk Singer/Songwriter and Acoustic Guitarist, her debut EP, The Black Queen is a mixture of blues, hip-hop, folk and afro-beat.
Cecily
Pop-Acoustic Soul Vocalist & Songwriter reminiscient of the Minnie Riperton days, she will make you smile, guaranteed:)