NicX (real name: Byron Nichols Jr.) is an emerging rapper caught between many worlds, trying to find a world to call his own. The wandering began at an early age for the Cleveland-born NicX, with a move to Atlanta in his adolescence to escape the influence of his older brother and to be with his father. Atlanta is where he found his gift for lyrical dexterity, but it's also where he found hardships and turmoil at levels unimaginable. While influenced by rappers such as J. Cole, Drake, and Cleveland's own Kid Cudi, NicX was also influenced by real world turbulence, with his father getting the two evicted every three months due to lack of funds. The homelessness inspired extreme resourcefulness and resilience, as demonstrated by the release of his first three projects. His debut mixtape, NicXnation, was a showcase of his rapid-fire delivery and wordplay. His second project, the Don't Go Computer On Me EP, was a showcase of his knack of surrounding himself with the brightest artists in the game, such as 6LACK and Jazz Cartier . His most recent effort, last year's Tryna Get Home - EP , was his most mature effort to-date, with the 22-year old displaying a knack for self-reflection

Will Cherry is an artist and producer hailing from Cleveland, Ohio. His eclectic influences range from Marvin Gaye to Kanye West and everything in between, and while his music is rooted in hip-hop, he often dips into the sounds he was primarily raised on: Gospel and R&B. Through producing and mixing his own music, Will has curated his own sonic palette and directing his own videos has led to a consistently clear vision. Over the years, the artist has collaborated with Baby Tate, Dreamer Isioma, Sango, and many other artists to create some of his most memorable songs. His work been covered on MTV, Pitchfork and Pigeons & Planes, while his videos have won honors in the Cleveland Short. Sweet. Film Fest and been featured in the London Music Video Festival. Through booming production, sleek vocals and atypical arrangements, Will's music is as unpredictable as it is infectious, and presents a unique perspective.