Cordell Drake, born on April 4th of 1984, was born and raised in Spokane, Washington. Cordell didn't stray far from Spokane as a youngster, witnessing first-hand the influence of hip hop and the disaster brought by drugs in the streets of the city. Nearing the end of his tenure at John R. Rogers High School, Cordell began writing lyrics and finding a deep passion as an emcee. He had known a deep love for music his entire life, and is so musically inclined that he can play nearly any instrument that's placed in front of him. After five years of being an amateur emcee and learning the ropes, Cordell Drake made the decision to take everything to another level. He began producing and engineering while developing his skills behind a mic. Cordell found his way on a stage, testing his ability to perform in front of a live audience, and he enjoyed everything about it. Over the next ten years, Cordell Drake would see his name alongside some of the biggest names in hip hop- Bone Thugs -N- Harmony, Afro Man, E-40, Twista, Tech N9ne, DMX, Too Short, and many more! As part of the Nineside Movement, Cordell Drake continues to entertain audiences, expand his horizons, and reach for the stars, even though he is on the verge of becoming a star himself...

Joshua Belliardo is a 22 year old, Spokane based singer-songwriter whose music has been causing quite a stir in the Inland Northwest for the past four years. There’s no doubt that his smooth guitar and ukulele work and sensational vocals can turn heads, and his original lyrics are truly captivating. Joshua was born in San Diego, California but eventually moved with his family to Spokane, Washington. He started in music doing hip-hop, writing his own short verses and doing speed-rap covers. It wasn’t until he was around 16 or 17 that he actually wrote an entire song in the hip-hop genre. However, he never really took an interest in sharing his music until 4 years ago when he purchased his first ukulele as way to express himself. He didn’t know any chords and remembers going online to find a tuner so he could put it in tune to strum it. However, he had a strong desire to learn and develop with the instrument.  Within the first week of having that ukulele, he wrote his first song titled “I’m in love”. With 90 original acoustic-pop songs in total, Joshua has given countless impressive performances in the Spokane area. He’s headlined two shows at the Spokane Transit Authority plaza, where Wall street was re-routed to accommodate the stage. His profile was also featured in every STA bus. Other notable performances include a show at the Knitting Factory, Patsy Clark Mansion and an opening set for pop-punk duo This Wild Life. Joshua’s ultimate ambition is to provide his audiences with music that is relatable, no matter what trials and tribulations they may be facing. He recently finished recording a 5 song EP that’s currently available on all major digital outlets. (iTunes, Spotify, GooglePlay, AmazonMusic)