KeiyaA - keiyaA is a singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in NYC. Raised in Chicago’s South Side, keiyaA synthesizes her jazz training, R&B sensibilities, and hip-hop upbringing to create new soul sounds inundated with her powerful, sultry voice and dense lyricism. Her debut album Forever, Ya Girl released on March 27, 2020 to widespread acclaim, and has left her poised as one of the most exciting emerging voices in music.

Etran de L’Aïr - or “stars of the Aïr region” - is a family band based in Agadez, Niger, the capital city of Saharan rock. Playing for over 25 years, Etran has emerged as stars of the local wedding circuit. Beloved for their dynamic repertoire of hypnotic solos and sun schlazed melodies, Etran stakes out a place for Agadez guitar music.

The Joy - a South African a cappella band formed by five members of a school choir in the township of Hammarsdale. They gained recognition for their unique harmonies and a cappella style, often drawing comparisons to the Zulu tradition of isicathamiya music. The band's music blends genres, showcasing their distinct sound and ability to transcend boundaries.

Fireboy DML - Adedamola Adefolahan popularly known as FIREBOY DML is a Nigerian Singer & Songwriter. Born 5th February, 1995 in Sagamu, Ogun State of Nigeria and grew up in Abeokuta the capital of the same Southwestern State but now lives in Lagos - the entertainment capital of Nigeria. Fireboy DML’s career began officially when he signed to Olamide’s YBNL Nation Entertainment Record Label in 2018.

The Cavemen - A Nigerian highlife band consisting of sibling duo Kingsley Okorie, a bassist, and Benjamin James, a drummer. They were brought to the limelight by Lady Donli and are known for their live performances. In August 2020, they released their debut album Roots, which won Best Alternative Album at The Headies 2020.

Amaarae - Singer-songwriter and producer Amaarae masterfully weaves Afropop with R&B and hip-hop, layering her breathy vocals over sensual, undulating beats. Born Ama Serwah Genfi in The Bronx in 1994, the artist was raised in Ghana, Atlanta and New Jersey. In 2017, she released her debut EP, Passionfruit Summers, a textured, colourful preview of her future works. In 2020, Amarae dropped her breakthrough album; THE ANGEL YOU DON'T KNOW, highlighted by the viral hit "SAD GIRLZ LUV MONEY", which featured fellow Ghanaian artist Moliy, with Colombian-American singer Kali Uchis on its remix.

Akanbi - Akanbi is a fountain of energy whose passion and enthusiasm for music & humanity is undiluted and unmatched. Raised in Lagos, Nigeria, with limited access to the internet but a huge thirst for new music, Akanbi moved to NYC in 2010 and immersed himself head on into every corner of dance music, as a serious dancer and, eventually, a DJ & rave activator. In 2014, he started New York City's GROOVY GROOVY party and has made an impression with sets across the globe at select spaces like Sustain Release, Nowadays, Dekmantel, OIL Club Shanghai, WWW Tokyo, Berghain/Panorama Bar, Corsica Studios, Primavera Sound Barcelona et al.

Navy Blue - Sage Elsesser, also known as Navy Blue, is an American rapper, record producer and visual artist. He was raised in Los Angeles in a house full of music. His mother, a Los Angeles native, was a singer and dancer, and his father was a Chilean multi-instrumentalist. In 2015, Elsesser began releasing several EPs under his Navy Blue stage name, in addition to rapping with and producing for the likes of Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, Armand Hammer and Wiki, among many others.

Acyde - Ade ‘Acyde’ Odunlami is a London-born, LA-based DJ, Producer and Music visionary known for his explorative, energetic music sets and deep excavation of black music history.He is also  the co- founder of the creative hub ‘No Vacancy Inn’ with Tremaine Emory (Denim Tears).

Sir Rashad Smith - An architect of hip hop’s golden age. Born in London, raised in Brooklyn, as a teenager Rashad produced for Rakim, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and A Tribe Called Quest. Then, Rashad’s unique knowledge of music history and mastery of sound technology tools laid the foundation for the elegant samples and innovative production style found on countless hits.