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Kokolo

Also known asKokolo Afrobeat Orchestra, is an American Afrobeat band from the Lower East Side of New York City, formed in 2001 by songwriter/producer Ray Lugo. Along with The Daktaris and Antibalas, they form part of the early New York Afrobeat scene that ignited the genre’s current global revival.==Name Origin==The band's name, (pronounced kohːkohːloh), was taken from a 1970's term used in Spanish Harlem and parts of the Caribbean, often as a pejorative, to describe Latinos of African descent who were fans of Afro music. Kokolo aimed to invert the negative connotation of the term through their music.==History: From Punk to Afrofunk=====Fuss And Fight===Prior to......

Fyfe

Fyfe is the stage name of Paul Dixon, a 23-year-old graduate of Manchester University, now based in London. Previously known under the name 'David's Lyre', he was dropped by his record label in spite of critical acclaim. After one self-released album, 'Picture of Our Youth', he's changed name and style and is now producing what's been termed 'folk electronica', which has generated a lot of hype online. His debut EP, Solace, was released in April 2013. Source

Curtis

There are FOUR different musicians who use the name Curtis. 1. The first is a band from Ontario, Canada on Brightside Records…Formed in 1994, Curtis released 2 full length records throughout the course of the next 5 years. After taking a long hiatus, they finally re-emerged in 2004 with a live in the studio record featuring 2 brand new tracks. The band is currently in the studio working on their 3rd full length record and will be touring in support of it throughout 2005/2006.Singer/guitarist Siegfried Meier is a Producer, Engineer and Mixer that has worked with Kittie, Thine Eyes Bleed, Blue Skies At War, Tom Araya of Slayer, Scotty James, Chuck Ragan of Hot Water......

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Lexer

New artist from Leipzig, Germany. Source

Oddisee

The son of Sudanese and American parents, Amir Mohamed was born and raised in the United States capital city of Washington, D.C., spending hot summers in Khartoum learning Arabic and swimming in the Nile. Growing up amidst the sounds of New York hip hop, his father playing Oud, Go-Go, and gospel, Amir took his first steps as an MC producer in the analog basement studio of his legendary neighbor, Garry Shider (Parliament Funkadelic).Since producing and performing the hit track "Musik Lounge" for DJ Jazzy Jeff's "Magnificent" LP, Amir "Oddisee" Mohamed has pushed his involvement in the music industry into fifth gear. Taking advantage of......

Jkriv

Real name is Jason Kriveloff. Former bassist of deep house band "Tortured Soul" from New York. He is now a DJ and a producer. He has his own record label called "Deep & Disco" Source

DEEPERISE

DEEPERISE Turkish DJ Producer. Born in 1990 in Mugla, Turkey. 10 years ago, found an House scene that instantly he fell in love with. Took his first step into scene with his colleague DJ Tolgah who is one of the most talented DJ & Producer from Turkey at the moment. Being inspired by the sounds of Nora En Pure, Alex Kenji, Ahmet Sendil and Federico Scavo, Deeperise spent immense time at the studio and behind the decks for improving and perfecting his skills and sounds. Deeperise is both the producer and performer of the hit songs of 2017 “Raf” and “Move On” and newly released smashing hits of 2018 “Geçmiş Değişmez” and “One by One” as well. Source...