When you think of New Orleans, the city’s foremost flambeaux-lit traditions of Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, voodoo, Po’ boys, beads, gumbo, and second line undoubtedly come to mind. You can also count Big Sam’s Funky Nation amongst those NOLA treasures. Known for a boisterous blend of funk, jazz, rock, and hip-hop, nothing short of seismic live “experiences,” and a whole lot of Southern charm, Big Sam’s Funky Nation might very well be The Big Easy’s best kept secret. No other place could birth such an undeniable, unpredictable, and downright unique collective. “By playing on these streets, you learn how to work your craft and entertain an audience,” exclaims Sam. “You can go to Julliard and Berklee all you want, but they won’t teach you how to rock a stage. It comes naturally in New Orleans. I’ve been here my whole life and rocking these streets. Even during Hurricane Katrina, I drove nine hours from San Antonio every weekend for two years just to play live. The sound out here is unlike anything else in the world. It’s not just a figure of speech—there’s music going all night, literally.”

With a voice and style like no other, Sissy Nobby is a name that we hear everyday and has established himself as a New Orleans icon that we will never forget. Born an 80s babies, Terrelle H. Gallo, has taken New Orleans bounce music all over the World , Mississippi, Georgia, Canada, london,Just to name a few . Through the lost of both of his parents and grandparents within the last few years, Nobby has found strength and inspiration in promoting and marketing his own music and openly upholding his homosexual lifestyle for various crowds and has seen success all the same. Nobby has been featured two years consecutively at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and the Voodoo Fest and averages a nice bit of shows a week. With a style and appearance as bold as his lyrics, this rapper has been seen on the cover of the Gambit Weekly and has reached over millions of Youtube viewers and approaching 30,000 Twitter followers with rapidly growing national success. Nobby prides in his versatility in his lyrics and performances. Not only a bounce artist and rap artist, but a Southern Artist "Beating the Rap Scene Out the Frame"

Paris, singer/songwriter empowering women globally through music, events, resources, education, & fun!

Soul singer and songwriter Erica Falls credits her unique vintage sound to her childhood growing up in New Orleans’ 9th Ward, where her parents introduced her to Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughn, and Whitney Houston.  Whether on stage or in the studio, she channels a sassy, soulful tone that recalls an earlier era. But Erica cautions her fans: “Vintage soul is not about bringing the listener back to a time of authentic music, it’s about reminding them that it never went anywhere,” she says.    Erica’s latest project re-released album 2018, HomeGrown, that she co-produced showcased her vocals, arranging, songwriting talent, and introduced her to a wider audience in the world of neo-soul.  Throughout her career, Erica has recorded and performed with icons including Grammy®-winner Allen Toussaint, Sting, No Doubt, Joe Sample, Dr. John, Jennifer Hudson, and John Fogerty, among others. In 2013, she was hand-picked by Lee Daniels to star in the lead singing role of the award-winning film Lee Daniels The Butler. ​Her show-stopping performances did not go unnoticed; Offbeat Magazine nominated Erica twice for Best Female Vocalist in which she won in 2017 and 2019.  She was also nominated for Best R&B Artist and Best R&B Album.  Erica has toured nationally with renowned New Orleans funk band Galactic as their lead vocalist for the last 5 years, but she made the decision to leave that position and nurture her solo career. Currently, Erica is working on new highly anticipated music and she's excited to get it out to the world. Stay tuned because the best is yet to come from this Nola Hummingbird!

Raj Smoove is a New Orleans-based DJ and music industry professional with more than 30 years of experience. Currently the Game Day DJ for the NFL’s New Orleans Saints, he is one of the city’s most recognizable, in-demand talents and one of the most successful DJs to emerge from the region. He has appeared on the main stage at the globally renowned ESSENCE Festival of Culture, as well as at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the official ANTI- Tour wrap party for Rihanna, the National Fried Chicken Festival, NBA All-Star Weekend, the HBCU Legacy Bowl, the National Urban League Conference, the National Black Journalists Association Convention, and as a DJ for the New Orleans Pelicans. Consistently recognized by the City of New Orleans for his contributions to local culture, he has received multiple proclamations from the New Orleans City Council. In addition to his current residency at The Barnett (formerly The Ace Hotel), Raj has appeared at some of the city’s most notable venues including the House of Blues, Champion’s Square, the Dew Drop Inn, Blue Nile, Harrah’s Casino, the Fillmore, and many others. His portfolio of clients includes AT&T, Walmart, Microsoft, Jack Daniel’s, the Kellogg Foundation, the City of New Orleans, Xavier University, Inspire School System, and Dillard University. Musically, he has collaborated with Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, the Big Tymers, PJ Morton, NBA Youngboy, 5th Ward Weebie, Mia X, Tarriona “Tank” Ball of Tank and the Bangas, Kourtney Heart and many more. In 2012, Raj performed an impromptu live collaboration with Stevie Wonder, the footage of which has gone viral several times over. His television appearances include three segments on BET’s “Rap City: Tha Bassment” and the Super Bowl XXXVI edition of BET’s “106 & Park.” As an on-air mixshow DJ, he has appeared on Hot 104.5 KNOU and 98.5 WYLD. Dubbed “the Greatest DJ in the world” by Lil Wayne, Raj served as the in-house producer for Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment from 2001 to 2004, where he played an integral role in generating the buzz behind Lil Wayne and Sqad Up mixtapes. Raj also produced material for Lil Wayne’s platinum-selling 2004 album, Tha Carter. Together in 2006, the duo collaborated on the Lil Weezy Ana and The Carter Files mixtapes. Raj’s own self-produced compilation album, Bayou Classic, features Mannie Fresh and Mia X. Raj was also the official DJ for the 2000 Cash Money Records/Ruff Ryder Entertainment tour. Beyond his own musical pursuits, Raj is a producer, writer, studio engineer, and artist manager. He is a member of the Recording Academy, serves on the advisory board for New Orleans music business accelerator METRONOME, and is a board member for French Quarter Festivals, Inc..Since his first paid DJ gig at 14, Raj Smoove has spent decades establishing himself as a versatile performer who places his ability to read and engage crowds at the forefront of his artistry. As an independent record executive, Raj Smoove has worked closely with R&B artist Kourtney Heart, for whom he leveraged a major recording deal. Among his current list of clients are including Flagboy Giz, Brass-a-Holics, Water Seed, 504icygrl, Young Money artist PoppyH, and more.