One of the most respected and skilled wordsmiths of his time, Ab-Soul (do not forget the dash) has been unwavering in his delivery of intricate bars and personified mystique to the rap game for over twenty years. Top Dawg Entertainment’s legendary lyricist has developed a cult following from his projects like the critically-acclaimed “Control System”(2012), the billboard-charting “These Days...” (2014), and broke through into commercial success with his most recent release “Herbert” (2022). Known for his unmatched narrative, wordplay and double-entendres, Ab-Soul has created a lasting legacy within the conscious rap game and continues to inspire those after him.

Ab-Soul, born Herbert Anthony Stevens IV, is a Carson, CA native. Growing up, his family owned the iconic “Magic Disc” record shop in Carson, exposing Soul to music at an early age. Always encouraged to explore his musical and performing talents, Soul was predestined for greatness. At the age of eleven, Soul was abruptly diagnosed with Stevens-Johnson syndrome. This hospitalized him for months and caused young Soul to lose much of his vision, impairing him with an extreme sensitivity to light which ultimately led to his iconic sunglass style. This condition never held Soul back from continuing to pursue his dreams, and eventually the buzz around Carson reached Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith. Soul began recording in Top’s Carson, CA home studio and a year later, joined the Top Dawg Entertainment crew in 2006. Soul shopped his mixtapes around, including his “Longterm” mixtape in 2009 and collaborated with his fellow Black Hippy members ScHoolboy Q, Kendrick Lamar, and Jay Rock on multiple projects. In the

midst of Black Hippy’s growing popularity, Soul released his debut album in 2011 “Longterm Mentality”, which quickly became an underground classic, showcasing Soul’s gifted lyrical abilities to the world. Soul’s own fan base began to grow and shortly after his first studio album, he released his second titled “Control System” in 2012. This project further expanded and deepened his cult following, and received critical acclaim.

Flash forward to 2014 and Ab-Soul’s reputation as a gifted wordsmith is propelled even farther forward with his third studio album “These Days...” debuting at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 200 charts. While gearing up for his fourth studio album, Soul collaborated with artists like Bas and Da$h to drop a couple singles eventually leading to his full length release “Do What Thou Wilt” with features from ScHoolboy Q, Isaiah Rashad, Mac Miller, Da$h and Thundercat.

After a six year hiatus, Soul began dropping singles like “Hollandaise”, “Moonshooter”, “Do Better (feat. Zacari) and “Gang’Nem (feat. Fre$h)” in 2022 as a warm up to his long-anticipated fifth studio album “Herbert”. This eighteen track project is his most personal body of work, speaking on topics ranging from drug abuse, suicide, love, and growing up vision-impaired in Carson, CA. This project also boasts a prestigious feature list including Joey Bada$$, Big Sean, Russ, Jhene Aiko, Lance Skiiiwalker, Zacari, SiR, Punch, Alameda, and Ambré. Today, Ab-Soul continues to remind the world of hip-hop that he is truly the long lost lyricist and that there are still many stories left untold.

Dom Kennedy graced the streets of Los Angeles in 2008 with the release of his debut project, titled 25th Hour. The Leimert Park native, born August 22, 1984, made a name for himself by promoting, distributing and, along with Jason Madison, co-producing the 25th Hour mix-tape. After receiving local and nationwide praise, Dom followed up in the spring of 2009 with the independent release of Future Street/Drug Sounds, an all-original collection that seized the attention of major labels, blogs and Hip Hop fans worldwide.

In the fall of 2009, Dom teamed up with DJ Sour Milk of Power 106 and the Los Angeles Leakers to produce his third and most recent project, titled Best After Bobby. On March 25th, 2010 Dom released From The Westside, With Love a free download, that plays like a true studio album. This release would legitimize his fan base nation-wide, receiving over 65 thousand downloads. Dom remembers, at the age of 12, when he would listen to the great Hip-Hop records of that time envisioning what life would be like if the world could hear what he had to say. He would walk around the house free styling, and performing for his mom and sisters who were amazed by the amount of talent he possessed at such a young age. Leimert Park, whats cool? Dom explains, is a common theme used in my music to show the significance of the neighborhood that birthed me. Doms responsibility to his family, his neighborhood and the younger generation, is what drives his dedication to Hip Hop. I know what rap did for me when I was younger and how it affected mea chance to do that and give it back, I had to. Dom often speaks about his feeling of obligation to the youth. When I would listen to Outkast for example, it would take me right to the streets of Savannah, GA where I could almost feel myself riding in a Cadillac with Big Boi and Dre. It gave me that sense of security, that acceptance, as if I was apart of something. Its beyond important for the kids today to see that they can do it too, I dont mind being the example.

As Dom got older he began to appreciate the music as an art form thus, allowing him to identify with an evolving culture. He understood the art of music and was able to utilize this understanding as an avenue for self-expression. His language now portrays a level of poise and maturity that gives evidence to his musical genius. Im probably the best Kennedy after Bobby Dom puts in plain words and explains, this shows the connection I feel with being a leader and someone people can look up to in the future to speak for generations, always with style and presence. Hello world, Ive arrived, is Doms motto for everyone. His main objective is to make a global impact through music so that his message lives on.

Dom has been verbally endorsed by many, including John Monopoly, Kenny Burns, Rick Ross, Taz Arnold of Sa-Ra, and The Hundreds just to name a few. Where a career in music was once a dream for Dom Kennedy, it has now become a reality.

Multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY® and Golden Globe nominated recording artist Wiz Khalifa burst onto the scene with the release of his first major label debut album, ROLLING PAPERS‎ in 2011. ‎ROLLING PAPERS spawned the hugely successful hits “Black and Yellow,” “Roll Up,” and “No Sleep” and gave Wiz the platform to win the award for “Best New Artist” at the 2011 BET Awards and “Top New Artist” at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. “Black and Yellow” also earned him his first two GRAMMY nods for “Best Rap Performance” and “Best Rap Song”. As a follow up to ROLLING PAPERS, Wiz Released O.N.I.F.C. in 2012. This album featured tracks “Work Hard, Play Hard” and “Remember You” featuring The Weeknd. His third studio album released in 2014, BLACC HOLLYWOOD, ‎debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 album chart and included the hit single "We DemBoyz." Soon after, Wiz’s track,‎ “See You Again,” off the FURIOUS 7 soundtrack, catapulted to the top of the charts across 95 countries and earned him a Golden Globes nomination for “Best Original Song”. Wiz released his album, KHALIFA, in February 2016 as a thank you to fans which included the tracks “Bake Sale” featuring Travis Scott and “Elevated.” In June of the same year, Wiz collaborated with Juicy J and TM88 to debut TGOD MAFIA PRESENTS: RUDE AWAKENING. On April 20th, 2017, to celebrate  4/20, Wiz launched his mobile app, Wiz Khalifa’s Weed Farm, which has garnered over 10.1 million downloads and is currently being played in over eight countries and six languages.  In February 2018, Wiz partnered with Sovereign Brands to create McQueen and the Violet Fog, an Award winning gin and rated by the NY Times as the “Best Gin”. In April of 2019, Wiz released his 5-part docu series with Apple Music, “Wiz Khalifa: Behind the Cam,” which gives viewers an exclusive look into his life and career. Wiz was also a series regular in Fox’s animated sitcom, “Duncanville'' which had its season 3 finale in 2022. Wiz released his project, The Saga of Wiz Khalifa, which was followed by his critically acclaimed collaborative album, FULL COURT PRESS, with Girl Talk, Big K.R.I.T., and Smoke DZA. In July 2022, Wiz released his full-length solo album MULTIVERSE, to rave reviews. Wiz had a massive 2023 with the release of four new mixtapes; Star Power Mixtape, See Ya Mixtape, Khali Sober Mixtape and Decisions Mixtape. In addition, Wiz released four singles; “Don’t Text Don’t Call”, “Peace and Love”, “You” feat. Ty Dolla $ign, and “Hype Me Up”. Last spring, Wiz made his Stagecoach Music Festival Debut and will be releasing his new album, KUSH + ORANGE JUICE 2 on April 18th.