- Gabriella Jacobs
Gabriella Jacobs, also known by her producer/DJ alias indigo onyxx, is a Minneapolis-based artist whose music journey began in childhood, inspired by her father—a local church singer who continued performing despite battling cancer. After his passing in 2012, Gabriella carried his legacy forward, performing at iconic Twin Cities venues and eventually landing her first major placement with Trap Nation and GoPro for her song “Found Me.” Since stepping into music production in 2018, she’s opened for major acts like Kevin Gates, Waka Flocka Flame, and KYLE, turning childhood dreams into reality. Now a passionate advocate for women in music production, Gabriella’s mission is to inspire the next generation through authenticity, resilience, and community.
2. QUIS
A Houston, Texas native with a passion for music and style. Original songwriter and vocalist. Quis is dedicated to the foundation of R&B and keeping this alive! His lyrical work ethic, genius, and aspirations are powerful and manifest into reality. Quis has a mission to keeping R&B alive with authentic vocals and lyrics. Raising the bar and setting the standard of music.
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3. J Bish
J Bish is a Canada based artist who grew up listening to old school rock/alternative music, which grew into his love for hiphop in early teen years. J Bish started to record music as a way to cope and vent about life situations in 2019. This grew into his love for music and the variety of music he loved throughout his life shows in his versatility of range and genres.
4. COMEDWN
COMEDWN is an alternative artist from Syracuse, NY. His newest project N2L (Nothing 2 Lose), along with standout tracks BEINGHONEST and CHANGE, showcase his raw sound and rising presence.
5. XOXA
XOXA began making music during the COVID-19 pandemic as a creative escape and emotional outlet. What started as self-expression evolved into a passion, with early experimentation in pop and dancehall. Now focused on R&B, XOXA channels raw emotion into every track, creating music that feels honest, personal, and deeply authentic.
6. Romeo (44romance)
Romeo (44romance) is a 22-year-old artist from Brampton, Ontario, blending genres like Hip-Hop, R&B, Indie, and Pop. Inspired by icons like Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Michael Jackson, and the Odd Future collective, Romeo has been creating music seriously since age 14—though music has always been part of his life. His sound is versatile, emotional, and constantly evolving.
7. Prxd. Jay
Prxd. Jay (pronounced prodigy) is an R&B Singer, Song writer, Music Producer and Audio Engineer from Long Island New York. Although it is difficult to put creativity in a box, Jay’s ability to be unique in combination with the high levels of production quality leads to an easy listen that appeals to the ears and souls of many. Jay showcases his artistry in a way that can be embraced by almost any listener. With sounds that mirror R&B, neo soul, pop and hip hop – there is no reason to say Prxd. Jay isn’t going to be one of the most influential artists of this generation.
8. Duhon
Duhon is a rapper from Menifee, California. His music blends soulful rap, vintage funk, and modern hip hop with touches of pop. Known for his introspective lyrics and storytelling, Duhon creates songs that reflect resilience and personal growth. His Sorry Summer EP introduced his versatile style, and his single Money Galore shows his ability to combine bounce with depth. With a growing fan base on streaming platforms, Duhon continues to carve out his own space as an authentic and dynamic voice in the rap scene.
9. maybe blue
“maybe blue” is a Vietnamese-American artist based in Washington D.C. Combining elements of electronic music with alternative/indie songwriting, maybe blue’s brand of “cyber-pop” tries to package glitchy and futuristic production into catchy, pop-centric songs. The artist is currently releasing “intramotion,” an episodic album that combines storytelling with music, dropping individual tracks alongside narrative installments that build an interconnected sci-fi world.
10. TROLI BEAR
TROLI BEAR is a Florida-based artist blending raw emotion with vibrant energy, creating music that connects on a personal level while keeping crowds moving. Known for his unique sound and authentic storytelling, TROLI BEAR continues to grow a loyal following both online and in live performances.
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