Hip-Hop

Slangston Hughes & The Rimless Bently

Tue, 03/12/24
Slangston Hughes & The Rimless Bentley features Slangston Hughes NOLA, a New Orleans hip-hop artist and DJ, who performs live with several bands, including The Rimless Bentley, at festivals and parties across the city. Hughes can also be heard hosting Draw Fo Radio along wi... Read more

Kings of Brass

Tue, 03/12/24
The Kings of Brass are a group of New Orleans natives that infuse Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Rock 'N' Roll. Bio Provided by FQF Inc. Read more

Mia X

Wed, 02/14/24
Mia X is a mother, recording artist, actress, best-selling author, philanthropist and cook from New Orleans, Louisiana. Born Mia Young, the self-described “Biggest Mama Mia” was raised in the Lafitte Housing Project and began her music career in 1984, at age 14, when she jo... Read more

Lil Wayne

Wed, 02/14/24
Lil Wayne is thought of by many to be one of the most influential hip hop artists, if not the greatest rapper of all time. The New Orleans native grew up in the less-affluent Hollygrove neighborhood, and was an honor student before quitting school at 14 to perform full-time... Read more

Trombone Shorty

Sat, 12/16/23
Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews cuts a tall figure across the world-wide music scene as a performer, creator, philanthropist, author, and next generation of one of New Orleans’ most well-known musical families. The Grammy-winning Andrews brings the horn section front and cen... Read more

SaxKixAve

Sat, 12/16/23
SaxKixAve is a multi-instrumental hip-hop adventure featuring the dynamic duo of Albert Allenback, the creative saxophone force of international stars Tank and the Bangas, and leading contemporary rapper Alfred Banks. Allenback, who studied at UNO with sax master Ed Peterse... Read more

Odd the Artist

Wed, 11/01/23
New Orleans' own Odd the Artist, a dynamic female vocalist, weaves her enchanting musical tapestry through the heart of the city's diverse traditions. Her artistry defies conventions, blending elements of alternative, melodic, and soulful music with an undeniably 'odd' touc... Read more

Irvin Mayfield

Tue, 10/31/23
A Grammy and Billboard Award-winning producer, composer, trumpet player, author, and turntablist. Mayfield’s credits include over 30 records, collaborations with Frank Ocean, Lenny Kravitz, Stevie Wonder, George Clinton, Wyclef Jean, Bob Weir, Ani DiFranco, Dee Dee Bridge... Read more

Alfred Banks

Tue, 10/31/23
Multi award-winning New Orleans rapper/singer Alfred Banks has garnered acclaim from some of hip-hop’s most esteemed publications. In addition to being named one of Complex’s 10 upcoming New Orleans MCs, Banks has been featured prominently on The Fader, HipHopDx, Okayplayer... Read more

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Tue, 10/31/23
A New Orleans based Artist, Producer, & Music Biz Exec collective, group, and label changing the climate of the local music economy while respecting & expanding the culture. Information Provided by Artist Read more

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