East Cleveland rhyme spitter Zell embodies the Apocalyps Records ideology by not only being the founder of the company, but also by getting the label tattooed on his skin. Creating soulful music that details his journey through life, Zell gives us a glimpse into the life of an artist surviving and running toward his greatness.

Charity Evonna is easily identified as an irresistible spirit, A Neo Soul R&B singer-songwriter hailing from Dallas, Texas with a voice that resonates deeply. She effortlessly weaves powerful emotions into her R&B melodies. Her upbringing, passion for music, and songwriting reflects her journey of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. Drawing from the deep roots of the south, it inspires Charity to write and perform songs of hope and empowerment. Charity is a songstress who performs anthems that brings home the message of the importance of self-love and self-care. She spent most of her childhood with her grandmother and going to church learning the traditional gospel; with that, Charity taps into beautiful unique melodies while engaging with her audience, honing her skills through captivating lyrics and intimate performances. Charity, unwavering confidence, and dedication has led her audiences to become completely engulfed in her magical, melismatic vocals.

Having a strong interest in music since he was 8 years old, Corey started by snatching his mother’s records while she was at work during her second shift job.

“Basically my mom would leave, and the second I would hear her car pull away, I would take her records and scratch them up on her turntable.”  

Corey Grand is one of the most in-demand DJ talents, performing regularly at events all over the U.S. His client list includes organizations such as The Ohio State University, Google Pixel, Jack Daniels, Hennessy, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, LAYR, Red Bull, Patrón, The SpringHill Company, Uninterrupted, ESPN Cleveland, Saks Fifth Avenue, Futureland, Cleveland Cavaliers, Crown Royal, Washington Wizards, WNBA PA, NBA, Assembly CLE, Scene Magazine, Cleveland Magazine, BPM Supreme, Cleveland Museum of Art, MOCA, Soho House Chicago, Allen Iverson, Cashmere Cat, Juvenile, Project Pat, Curren$y, and Wiz Khalifa.

Corey has projects featured on Complex, 2dopeboyz, AfroPunk, Do Androids Dance, Live Mixtapes, Fact Mag, and others. He also won Scene Magazine’s Best DJ Award in 2013. He was a finalist in the 2012 Complex/McDonald’s Flavor DJ Battle and also Red Bull’s 3Style DJ Battle.

He is also the official DJ of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team.

You can listen to Corey Grand on Cleveland’s Z107.9 every weekend on Saturday from 12:00 AM to 2:00 AM, Saturday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

Esther Fitz is an eclectic entertainer, songwriter and award-winning vocalist, born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She has performed on many amazing stages across the world from House of Blues to the infamous Bourbon Street in Amsterdam covering a wide genre of music from Jazz to Pop to Rock. She is guaranteed to bring energy and passion wherever she graces the stage. Fitz has written and distributed several projects, with her most recent being ‘Sweet Things’, a five-track EP. When she is not gracing the stage, she is teaching students to how to write songs or capturing the world with her portraiture and photography.

Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, A.M. The Queen brings a unique blend of R&B, Soul, and Hip-Hop influences to her music, creating a distinctive and dynamic sound.

Her prowess as a rapper infuses a rhythmic flow and storytelling element, while her skills as a singer add melodic and soulful dimensions to her music. Being a producer as well, A.M. The Queen has a hands-on approach to crafting her sound, allowing for a more personal and authentic expression of her artistic vision.

This eclectic mix of genres allows her sound to resonate with a diverse audience, offering a little something for fans of various music styles. A.M. The Queen's music is likely to be a rich tapestry of emotions, experiences, and creative innovation, reflecting the vibrant and evolving landscape of contemporary music.

Floco Torres is a Hip-Hop Musician, Producer, Composer, 1/2 of the Hip-Hop duo Free Black!, Graphic Designer & Community Outreach Director. 37 projects deep into his career. He has envisioned and revisioned his creative expression countless times and with this adaptive style he has gained a steady following for his hip-hop-meets-alternative rock style. Floco continues to redefine hip-hop with his own personal style through his flows, production & graphic design.

Jinari Kemet is many things, but right now he’s a rapper. Born and raised in Cleveland Ohio, he brings a high-energy performance, as well as emotional story telling. Switching back and forth between catchy melodies, and intricate word play, he seeks to captivate the most amount of listeners, across multiple genres. With his band, he incorporates elements of funk, rock, soul, and even metal! No matter what your preferences are, you’ll definitely enjoy his performance!