AQUAVIBE
Hip-hop, R&B, rock, soul and dance fused together into one original sound performed by six men committed to The Groovement. Personally selected to play at The Playboy Mansion, Aquavibe members have collaborated with Wu Tang Clan and the legend Pete Rock.
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SCOTTJAMES
Long Island/Staten Island Native who hit the hip hop scene with his debut album ‘BornDead’ in 2009. Performing with artists like Redman, Asher Roth, Hollywood Undead, Paul Wall , ABK, Vast Aire and more, a relentless lyricist and innovator, SJ attacks all genres and artistic mediums.
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THE HIGHER CONCEPT
NY trio and underground fan favorite, THC will give you everything you need for a perfect musical experience. Live grooves, smooth flows, and true to life lyrics combine on every track in their extensive hip hop catalog . THC has a national fan base and has performed with Method Man, Kid Cudi, Pak FM and more. OFFICIAL WEBSITE
DESHAWN CHALANT
With old school influences like Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield, Deshawn is bringing a pure vibe that has been missing in popular R&B Music. Chalant has opened Shows for Brian Mc Knight and Christopher Williams as well as featured appearances at the Famous Apollo Theater. OFFICIAL WEBSITE
RHYTHMAFIA
Phoenix Magazine’s Providence Rhode Island ‘band of the year’ is a fusion of funk, metal, and rock that has taken New England by storm. Set to release their first full length EP, Rhythmafia will no doubt become the new standard in modern music. OFFICIAL WEBSITE
BOGUS TRIZZY
Like no rapper you have ever seen before, Bogus Trizzy blurs the line of perception between reality and insanity. Bogus has used his significant online presence to secure opening slots with acts like La Coka Nostra, House of Pain, Twiztid and Lloyd Banks. A unique voice that is to be seen as well as heard.
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KLOKWIZE
Underground rap superstar from Hartford Connecticut, Klokwize is prepared to conquer the mainstream world with his new project created with all live instruments, in which he both raps and sings over hip hop influenced future style grooves. OFFICIAL WEBSITE
7th LAYER
Hardcore horror hip hop metal band from Pennsylvania. National act with appearances on tour with Twizdid and ABK, they hold a top slot at the annual Gathering Of the Juggalos festival attended by more than 20,000 fans. OFFICIAL WEBSITE
FAMILY BUSINESS
Three emcees who have defined the hip hop scene in Massachusetts, Family Business 508 continue to create real, personal songs that are both edgy and crowd pleasing. FB has performed at all major Boston area venues with artists like Joe Budden/Slaughterhouse, Keith Murray, and Mr Liff.
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DAEZASTER
Super producer, rapper and canvas artist Daez is the go-to guy for not only members of the Trunkface Fam but also the entire NYC underground hip hop scene as a whole.
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HATTA
Born and raised in Staten Island NY, Hatta has become more than a locally known name and brand, but also a growing force in the Northeast college and festival circuit. OFFICIAL WEBSITE
HANDLE
Using his skills as both a street rhymer, and an R&B singer, Handle produces tracks that transcend both genres and bulldozes them right into hip-hop history. Keep an eye out for his debut album coming soon.