Nic D built a global audience as one of modern music's standout independent success stories, blending country, hip-hop, pop, and alternative into a signature melodic sound. By documenting his journey online while amassing hundreds of millions of streams, he has sold out headline shows and built a dedicated fanbase without a major label. Continuing to expand into country from his Nashville base, Nic remains a versatile, self-made artist defined by sharp storytelling and complete creative control.
Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, Xenia brings with her a refreshing, new sound to the music scene that captivates her audience with the clarity and pureness of her tone. She is a graduate of Berklee College of Music, where she majored in Music Business and Management. Having been brought up on artists such as Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill and India Arie, Xenia's music is heavily Neo-Soul influenced as well as having garnered influence from R&B, Jazz and other genres of music.She has a vision to create music for all audiences that is relatable, honest and will be a reflection of her life, values and experiences; music that binds people from various walks of life because it speaks on real, universal messages.
Derez De’Shon turns raw survival into gospel. Built on over a billion streams and anchored by his breakout anthem “Hardaway,” the platinum-selling Atlanta artist pioneered a signature blend of heavy Southern trap and soul-drenched vulnerability. Where others glorify the fast life, Derez digs into the scars—processing trauma, grit, and faith with unfiltered honesty on his newly released 2026 album, I'm Not Ok But.... His music stands as a testament to converting deep personal pain into purpose, cementing his place as one of the most authentically resonant storytellers in modern hip-hop.
Omaha native Skeez (Samuel Dresslar) is a multi-dimensional vocalist and songwriter who seamlessly blends pop, contemporary R&B, and country influences. After racking up millions of streams, he expanded his reach by opening for the rapper, Mike., on the "Not My First Rodeo Tour" in 2022—yielding their hit collaboration “why not us?”—and joining country star Dustin Lynch on his "Killed the Cowboy Tour" in 2024. Building on that momentum, he spent late 2024 crafting his early 2025 EP, and is now gearing up to release a new wave of music in 2026 after joining forces with the Orinda team.
Raised in Nairobi, Kenya, 22-year-old Coastarian singer and songwriter Altair makes music rooted in R&B, blues and experimentation. His music is personal and honest, often drawing from love, heartbreak and the complicated parts of human connection. Whether he's singing Swahili-infused love songs or exploring the tension and cycles that come with relationships, Altair keeps his writing direct and relatable. Over the past two years, he has been developing his sound, taking time to sharpen his writing and figure out what feels true to him as an artist. Now, with a clearer sense of who he is and where he wants to take his music, Altair is ready to introduce a new chapter.
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D’Banj is one of the defining figures in the global rise of Afrobeats. A Nigerian singer, songwriter and entrepreneur, he first broke through in 2005 with his debut album No Long Thing, released through Mo’ Hits, the label he co-founded with producer Don Jazzy. With his distinctive sound, charismatic presence and ability to blend Afropop with contemporary R&B, hip-hop and dance music, D’Banj quickly became one of Africa’s biggest stars. His catalogue includes some of the most recognisable songs of the era, including “Tongolo,” “Fall in Love,” “Mr Endowed” and the international hit “Oliver Twist.” His influence extends beyond Nigeria. In 2011, D’Banj signed with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music, becoming one of the early African artists to build significant connections between the African and international music industries. He has also collaborated with artists including Snoop Dogg, Akon, Kanye West and Big Sean. Over the course of his career, D’Banj has released multiple albums and projects while continuing to build his legacy as an artist, entrepreneur and cultural figure.The D’Banj catalogue represents an important chapter in the history of modern African music, capturing the sound and ambition of an era that helped take Afrobeats from Africa to audiences around the world.
Jason Derulo is a multi-platinum global superstar known for genre-blending hits that have dominated charts for over a decade. Bursting onto the scene with his No. 1 debut “Whatcha Say,” he went on to deliver a run of Top Ten anthems including “In My Head,” “Talk Dirty,” “Wiggle,” and the worldwide smash “Want to Want Me.”
T.I. became a defining voice in Southern hip-hop with landmark albums like Trap Muzik, Urban Legend, King, and the chart-topping Paper Trail. Across the 2000s and 2010s, he delivered a steady run of Top Ten projects while helping shape the sound of Atlanta rap. He continued evolving musically with releases such as Trouble Man, Paperwork, and his politically charged Us or Else.
Lil Mosey broke out as a teen with his 2017 single “Pull Up,” which earned him major-label attention and set the tone for his melodic rap style. His 2018 debut album, Northsbest, featured hits like “Noticed,” while his 2019 follow-up, Certified Hitmaker, spawned the viral smash “Blueberry Faygo.” Since then, he’s continued to evolve as an artist, releasing independent projects through his own label and blending trap, pop, and introspective melodies.
Spyro is a Nigerian singer-songwriter who launched his music career in 2017 as an independent artist with TAP Music Entertainment. He broke through in 2022 with his hit single “Billing”, and followed up later that year with “Who Is Your Guy?”, which became a major viral anthem across Africa. The song’s success was amplified by a 2023 remix featuring Tiwa Savage, earning him major awards and international recognition.
Ayox is a Nigerian Afro-fusion artist who blends highlife, Fuji, R&B, hip-hop, and soul. He gained widespread attention with his 2023 cover of Libianca’s “People,” and built on that success with introspective tracks like “Walking Dead,” “Cocaina,” and his debut EP LastSon of a Widow. In 2025, he released his sophomore EP When Nobody Is Watching, featuring collaborations with Ghana’s Lasmid, Nigeria’s Qing Madi, and gospel legend Dr. Yinka Ayefele.
SoulChef is an acclaimed hip-hop producer from Auckland, New Zealand, known for blending soul, jazz, and hip-hop into a warm, immersive sound that resonates worldwide. With more than 25 releases and over 100 million streams, he has become a global favorite among both lyric-driven artists and instrumental music fans. His breakthrough track “Write This Down” has become a viral staple, earning over 1 million TikTok creates and heavy rotation across the platform.
Sy Ari Da Kid is a Bronx-born, Atlanta-based rapper, singer, and producer who launched his career with a string of mixtapes like The Ultrasound starting in 2011. He later signed with Cash Money Records and continued building a catalog of emotionally driven projects such as B4 the Heartbreak (featuring Bryson Tiller) and more recent introspective albums like The Last Shadow in the Shade. Known for his versatile sound that blends East Coast grit, R&B, and soulful storytelling, Sy Ari has collaborated with artists like Benny the Butcher, Future, and K Camp to further define his place in hip-hop.
Flow LaMovie was a Puerto Rican music producer, label executive and played an important role helping define the modern Latin Urban genre. Starting his music career in 2011 as an independent label and management company established him as a power player for global hits with artists such as Bad Bunny, Anuel AA, NioGarcia, Casper Magico and many more. One unforgettable production is “Te Boté” which won multiple awards, 100+ Platinum RIAA certified and dominated the Billboard Hot Latin songs chart for 14 weeks.
Victor Cibrian is a Mexican singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his viral hit “En el Radio un Cochinero” and his fusion of traditional corridos with modern sierreño urbano style. This record achieved over 154 million streams on Spotify and surpassed 114 million views on YouTube. Before gaining recognition as a performer, Cibrián established himself as a gifted songwriter, contributing compositions for acts and appearing on projects like Jimmy Humilde Presenta: Lo Mejor de las Calles Vol. 4. After that, he signed with Rancho Humilde, his current label.
Dj Nelson is a Puerto Rican pioneering producer, entrepreneur and DJ who is widely credited as one of the foundational figures in the rise of reggaetón and modern Latin urban genres. In the early 1990s, Nelson joined the influential San Juan club collective The Noise, where he played a key role as DJ, producer and arranger. Over decades, DJ Nelson has operated at the intersection of club DJing and creates his own club and label "Flow La Discoteca". He blends the urban culture with his style and defines the sonic palette of reggaetón. Some of the biggest hits from DJ Nelson are “Pasarela” (performed by Dalmata) his standout single, “Noche de Travesura” (performed by Hector El Father) widely recognized in the genre and La Curiosidad (performed by Jay Wheeler) demonstrates what a legend is made of.
White Lion is an independent Puerto Rican record label founded and led by Elías “White Lion” de León, focused on Reggaetón, Latin urban and Latin Reggae. Elías de León founded White Lion in the mid-1990s and positioned the label as an early incubator for the emerging Reggaetón and Urban scene in Puerto Rico issuing landmark early releases like Daddy Yankee’s - No Mercy (1995), Tego Calderón – El Abayarde (2002) and later launching breakthrough albums by artists like Cosculluela, Julio Voltio, Jowell & Randy and Calle 13. That early A&R vision and willingness to back unproven urban talent defines why the label is notable.
Rancho Humilde is a pioneering independent record label based in Los Angeles that merges the rich heritage of Regional Mexican genres (corridos, banda, norteño) with urban, modern influences, delivering what’s often called “corridos tumbados” or “trap corridos”. The label was founded by Jimmy Humilde together with José “JB” Becerra and Roque “Rocky” Venegas in 2008. The label boasts a large roster: 80+acts under their banner pushing the evolution of regional Mexican music. They have developed big artists such as Natanael Cano, Junior H, Fuerza Regida and many more.
Henao is a Houston-born Colombian-American Pop/R&B artist known for blending smooth R&B vocals with vibrant Latin rhythms and electronic influences. She presents herself as an emerging global Latin artist, with successes in both the European and Latin American markets, and has been recognized as a rising star by platforms like Tidal and Radionica.
