Khris Royal brings his funky, jazzy saxophone to stages across the city and the globe as a band leader, particularly with the alternative funk group Dark Matter, and backing up some of today’s greatest musical acts, including Corey Glover, Trombone Shorty, Mary J. Blige, Ne... Read more

Tribal Gold ft. Big Chief Juan Pardo conjurs up that old Reese’s ad when the chocolate bar ends up in the peanut butter and a new taste treat is born. Such is the case with Tribal Gold, a conglomeration of members of The New Orleans Suspects, heirs to the Radiators with the... Read more

Jamal Batiste comes from the storied Batiste musical family, which includes father David, a music teacher and member of The Gladiators, older brother Russell, a top-notch drummer, and his cousin Jon – yes, that Jon Batiste. Jamal Batiste loved the drums from the age of thre... Read more

Bettis + 3rd Degree combines drummer extraordinaire Danovon Calhoun-Bettis, the self-styled “Original Hot Boy of Frenchmen” with a powerhouse 13-member band, including a horn and rhythm section, guitar and keyboard. Bettis, a young lion musician and entrepreneur, attended p... Read more

Partners N Crime is a New Orleans rap group comprised of two high school friends, Kango Slimm (Walter Williams) and Mr. Meana (Michael Patterson), who offer their unique bounce-driven style with clever, driving raps. From their 1994 debut, “P.N.C.,” Partners N Crime has dev... Read more

Dee-1, born David Augustine, Jr., is a New Orleans rapper with an infectious smile and a laser-sharp focus on serving his music, his faith, and the greater community. He is, indeed, a force: the young musician from New Orleans East (and basketball star and homecoming king a... Read more

The Rumble ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. features six Grammy-nominated musicians and is led by Second Chief Joseph Boudreaux, Jr., son of the legendary Monk Boudreaux and heir to several layers of musical and Mardi Gras Indian traditions. With Boudreaux, of the Golden Eagl... Read more

Mannie Fresh was one of the rappers and producers who helped put New Orleans on the map in the golden 1990s, when Cash Money Records and Master P’s No Limit Records ruled the airwaves and mixtapes. He is perhaps best known for his appearance on the monster Juvenile hit, “Ba... Read more

Curren$y is a New Orleans born rapper who grew out of the city’s hip-hop scene forwarded by the hit-making labels Cash Money, Master P’s No Limit, and Young Money. Curren$y, whose real name is Shante Scott Franklin, was a member of the 504 Boyz, appearing on their song “Get... Read more