Yusef Shelton

Yusef Shelton

Yusef Shelton Ys1 Yusef Shelton Da First is a hip-hop artist, producer & teaching artist, and community leader based in Pittsburgh. Yusef uses music, mentorship, and movement-building to inspire transformation in the lives of youth and communities. As co-founder of Back 2 Purpose (B2P), a touring social-emotional learning (SEL) and…
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Sean Avery

Sean Avery

Sean Avery Medlin Sean Avery Medlin (he/they) is a gamer and Hip-Hop nerd, whose only wish in this world is to watch an unproblematic, Black sci-fi series. Till then, Medlin teaches as both a Teaching Artist and K-12 educator. Their dream is to create rap, poetry, prose and performance full-time.…
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Priscilla Nefftys Rodriguez

Priscilla Nefftys Rodriguez

Priscilla "Nefftys" Rodriguez Priscilla, also known as “Nefftys,” is a Nogales born artist that has focused on rap music for the last 15 years. As a singer song-writer and producer, she has presented her musical project in numerous places and events in the Southwest United States, Mexico, and part of…
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Jesus Dre Olivas

Jesus Dre Olivas

Jesus Dre Olivas Jesus Olivas is a certified audio engineer and published music producer who believes deeply in the power of music to bring people together and spark change. Over the years, he has worked with youth in low-income communities as a music director, helping them explore creativity, build confidence,…
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Brandon Stuart

Brandon Stuart

Brandon Stuart Brandon "OnBrand" Stuart, a native and current resident of Detroit, is an interdisciplinary artist whose creative work in music, acting, and movement focuses on contextualizing facets of the millennial experience. The context of his millennial experience, graduating college during the recession of the late 2000s, has been balancing…
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Tina Van

Tina Van

Tina Van Edinburg, TX native, Tina Van is an indie pop artist whose music is a testament to the power of storytelling and the pursuit of authenticity. With evocative lyrics and soulful compositions, she crafts a captivating soundscape that delves into the depths of the human experience, exploring themes of…
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DJ Leydis

DJ Leydis

DJ Leydis Born and raised in Cuba, DJ Leydis combines contemporary hits with a distinctive fusion of Latin flavors, classic R&B, Hip Hop, Afro Beats, Afro Cubano, Roots Reggae and Cuban Music (Timba Cubana). She has been involved in the Cuban hip-hop movement since its beginnings, as well as about…
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Siri Imani

Siri Imani

Siri Imani Siri Imani is an artist/activist based in Cincinnati, Ohio who grew up in the arts under her mother who was a national slam poet, writer, and teacher. By 9 years old she was opening up for her and MANY of her peers. Siri was privileged to see many…
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Alpha Frierson

Alpha Frierson

Alpha Frierson Alpha was born to be a sentimental artist from the beginning, especially growing up in "Loveland Ohio". From the time he was born singing the "Crying Song" he's created art and music as though it was his last day on earth. He gives most of the credit to…
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