An eclectic blend of musicians from around the globe landing in Southeast Queens to pay homage to the creative sounds of musicians of the past and present.
SOULFUL AND FUN RAPPER Kev Rodgers, New Jersey native, has been producing music since the age of 14. Today,an accomplished rapper, singer and producer in the studio, gifted actor, dancer and poet, he brings his diverse talents to a loud, electrifying and always elevated musical style. His diverse catalog explores the beauty of accomplishments as well as the stark reality of struggles with family, friends, health and even spiritual issues. With themes that present colorful explorations of the good and the bad, universal themes of love, loss and rebound.
In Kev’s words, “I’ve heard folks say I’ve got a certain swaggy way about me. For sure part of my personality is influenced by the footballers and basket ballers I looked up to as a young guy. Athletes like Aaron Rodgers and Kevin Durant inspired me to be who I was and in my own way. To me, Durant is the most humble superstar, and Rodgers has the confidence, the cool collected demeanor, and like me, he comes from a small town. Kev Rodgers is based in Collingswood, New Jersey, but was born and raised in Camden, NJ. He has performed, recorded and produced across the United States, with notable projects in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Austin.
Top Diamond Reggae sensation featuring Hip Hop Artists: Isis-Imon and QDG all label mates on DBold Records. These artist have been in the industry as independent artist each are versatile and embodies there own style. Performing there remake of the classical "Still In Love '' originally by Sean Paul together they highlight what DBold Records presents with there ensemble performance. The video hit over 100k within the 1st month of release On YouTube. You can find them each on all musical platforms Instagram Tags @_topdiamond_ @isis_imon and @officialqdg they are gearing up for universal respect and love performing for live crowds. Top Ddiamond Raggae sensation featuring Hip Hop Artists
David Wright was honorably tasked with continuing the tradition set in place by his father, the late Reverend Timothy Wright, in calling together singers and musicians in the New York area for a unity musical celebration under the banner of the New York Fellowship Mass Choir.
Under the Rev. Wright, New York Fellowship made its debut in 1994 with the Billboard Top 20 Grammy-nominated Come Thou Almighty King, followed by Live In NY in 2003, He Lives (Let's Celebrate) in 2005 and Jesus, Jesus, Jesus in 2007.
Lovedom is a Brooklyn-born, Bronx residing singer- songwriter and multidisciplinary artist who puts a soulful alto spin on Alternative R&B and Pop. Her music is influenced by an electric assortment of genres that include Hip Hop, RnB, Edm and Neo soul to name a few. In addition to music, she is a classically trained Visual Artist whose Alma mater includes the Fashion Institute of Technology and the High School of Art and Design in New York City.
The meaning of Vision is the state of being able to see; the ability to see. Our “Vision” is to minister through song in all communities. As we navigate through the journey of life we want the people we encounter to be able to SEE that God is real and that He is the Light of the World”. Our profound vision is to uplift and strengthen the hearts and minds of many.
Scott Troublefield is the visionary and founder of the New Vision Choir.
Rodney Bentham, affectionly known as Rodney B.was born in Brooklyn and is currently a resident of Queens, NY. Rodney started playing piano at the age of 15 and has gone on to play with such notables as Don Conway, The Persuaders, Blue Magic, and Back Forward. Rodney -Keys, Hakem-Drums, Tony Taylor -Bass, Alan-guitar, Karmina Dai and Stephanie Jeannot - Lead Singers
The Verdict Reggae Soca Band has been rocking the house from venues as varied as the fabled Stone Pony in Asbury Park to the NFL Owners Meeting at the Super Bowl in Miami. Their polished energy has been fed from the wide ranging experiences of jamming with Chaka Khan and Stevie Wonder (what a surreal moment to have Johnny whispering the lyrics to Marley’s “Waiting in Vain” in Stevie’s ear since he didn’t know the second verse by heart), to performing “Stir it Up” and Chick Corea’s “Spain” with Prince Ali of Iran sitting in on drums.
World music: salsa, bomba & plena
"Steeped in nostalgia, exploding into the future." Hispanic Mag.
This is NOT your average grandma's "salsa" group. Zon del Barrio is the intergenerational, creative and co-ed sound of Latin music genres from the mean streets of El Barrio and the Bronx. If you like salsa, we do it "dura"hardcore style. If you like Boricua roots music, we do it Cortijo style & if you like it like that, Zon del Barrio does it like that with English language boogaloo. Zon del Barrio brings you music from the African Diaspora to the streets of New York. A high energy musical extravaganza that celebrates Latino traditions & culture, ZDB is led by BMI composer, writer & ethnomusicologist Aurora Flores.
Zon del Barrio is a play on the words "son" , a musical genre found throughout Cuba, Dom. Republic & Puerto Rico and Barrio "Zone" where people of color work & struggle hard only to party just as hard. Zon del Barrio gets the crowd jumping.