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About Marcus Machado
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Marcus Machado, a former child prodigy playing guitar since the age of 2, was named in 2014 by Rolling Stone as the ”Next Young Gun”. As one of the world’s preeminent guitarist’s on the rise, Marcus played alongside Robert Glasper and Lalah Hathaway for the “Mr. Soul” documentary. In 2017, Marcus performed an electrifying National Anthem at Madison Square Garden before an audience of 20,000 fans at a New York Knicks event. Dubbed the “Young Jimi Hendrix“, Marcus had the esteemed opportunity to perform the Hendrix Flat Sessions in London on location at Jimi Hendrix’s former apartment. Machado released his debut EP “29” in 2015, displaying influences of Jazz, R&B, Funk, Rap, Rock and Gospel. Marcus has been sharing the platform with many notable and respectable artists including Anderson Paak, Jon Baptiste & Georgia Anne Muldrow.
About Kendra Foster
As Kendra Foster circled the globe with George Clinton & PFunk Allstars and D’Angelo & The Vangaurd, she made a few pit stops along the way—which included scooping up two Grammys for her work on D’Angelo’s Black Messiah and writing and recording a solo album infused with her heart, thoughts and musical ministry.
Kendra independently released her solo single “Promise to Stay Here” in 2016 and it amassed over 5 million streams. Right behind the single, she independently released her self-titled album “Kendra Foster”, which she nurtured and cradled as she collaborated with legendary artists. It also is now at over a million streams. Her soul-based fusion is peppered with Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop, Rock, Classical, World, Electronica and Gospel. One of her songs, “Step into the Light” (from her self-titled album), was featured on the massively popular BET “Being Mary Jane” series.
Kendra is constantly building catalogs of work with multiple producers that she loves to collaborate with. She joined forces with producer King Michael Coy (Lauryn Hill & Dr. Dre) to independently release single “Da Da”, in fall 2017. released their single “Daylight” in fall of 2017 and released a video for the single, directed by Sarah Hanssen. Kendra Foster is excited to be releasing an album in June 2019 titled “Here”, and a video for the title track.
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About MixMasterIce
A Harlem born legend, raised in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. Celebrating his 40th anniversary in the DJ Culture. Ice has contributed, many signature scratches & turntable tricks that are still inspiring the culture. A member of the Hip Hop group U.T.F.O (Untouchable Force Organization), known for their many hit songs, including: Leader Of The Pack, You Cold Wanna Be With Me & Hip Hop's phenomenal song, Roxanne Roxanne in 1984. Respected worldwide & was inducted into the Technic's DMC Hall Of Fame in the year 2000. The Master is currently DJing on iheart Radio in Columbus Ohio & still tours & rocks events everywhere.
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About BD3
Email: BD3S4S@gmail.com
Cell: 347.994.7146
Brooklyn MC BD3 is the reincarnation of classic Hip Hop. A lyricist fusing live instrumentation with the love of Afro-Beat, Reggae, Soul and Funk to rock crowds and shake stages. Coining the phrase “AfroFuturistic Funk Hop”, he is an innovator with an electrifying presence that catapults him to the forefront of stages both nationally and internationally. With his 3rd album entitled Time. Era. Period, the soundscape is sure to break the mold of where an emcee can go.
As an edutainer and leader in the community, BD3 uses the influence of Hip Hop to promote literacy in classrooms and youth programs. Whether it’s education or entertainment, with this Master of Ceremony, class is always in session.
About JSWISS
IG @jswisshere FB @jswiss
Website www.jswissmusic.com
When JSWISS is on the mic you can count on three things: inspiring messages, sharp wordplay, and an energy that moves the crowd.
JSWISS has graced the notable and legendary stages of the Apollo Theater, Blue Note Jazz Club, Nublu, Preservation Hall, and SOBs, and received acclaim from an array of music authorities such as The Source, Complex Magazine, Hip Hop DX, Ambrosia For Heads, Soul-tracks, Weekly Rap Gods, and RESPECT Magazine.
In 2020 he’s released the singles “Always Knew” featuring Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Nicholas Payton, and “Light Around” produced by buzzing guitarist/producer Marcus Machado a.k.a. M.Drix, both on the heels of his stellar “Every Word Is A Dollar”
About Edson Sean
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Brooklyn-born singer, songwriter, emcee, engineer and multi-instrumentalist Edson Sean is a musical anomaly. He takes his scientific brain and fearless heart, wraps it around lush melodies and polyrhythmic beats and produces relatable content for diverse audiences around the world. Heavily influenced by legends such as Stevie Wonder, Black Thought, Big Daddy Kane and Donny Hathaway, Edson is carving out his own lane in the vast landscape of music.
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