Mike DFG is a powerhouse from Chicago’s West$ide, blending raw storytelling with anthemic energy to become one of the city’s most versatile and slept-on underground artists. Known for his distinctive voice, genre-spanning catalog, and captivating stage presence, he’s carved a lane that’s as dynamic as the city that raised him. His music reflects both the struggle and the soul of Chicago — unfiltered, unapologetic, and unforgettable. He solidified his sound with two of his most ambitious releases to date: the self-mixed & mastered Line Of Fire EP and his debut mixtape Love Letter To The West, which dropped in October and turned heads across the city. From packed sets at venues like Metro, Reggie’s, Subterranean, and SXSW in Texas, Mike’s live show proves he’s not just next up — he’s here. Outside the booth, Mike DFG is deeply rooted in community work. He serves on the Chicago Chapter Grammy Board, is a proud member of the John Walt Foundation, and runs his own nonprofit, Bigger Than The City, a platform dedicated to uplifting local creatives and giving them real opportunities to be seen and heard. His impact goes beyond music, proving he’s not just building a career, he’s building a legacy in real time.

Milita’s First Lady, Ms.Sharpen A N*gga Sword, Head Spiita In Charge from the Westside of Chicago. With a voice like a warning shot and a pen that doesn’t flinch, Tre’s sound is hard-bodied, head-bobbing, and undeniable. Her debut project, Rabbit Season, marks the start of her hunt—gritty, raw, and full of lived truth.

Casino Trell is a versatile musical artist from Chicago,IL. His compelling yet charming demeanor speaks for itself. Coming from a musical family he understands the beauty behind the art of music. Whether it is R&B, Soul Samples, Boom-Bap or Heavy 808s behind an instrumental Casino Trell delivers like no other.

K.XXIV (aka GREYISHERE) is a versatile recording artist and producer creating music that’s synonymous with the genres of Alternative Hip-Hop and Lo-Fi Rap. Throughout his discography, KX continues to push his message about mental health awareness and creative expression by matching thought-provoking and emotionally fueled bars with energetic and hard hitting beats. Most recently, KX has began a new era in his career through the release of his latest song, TWO GLOCK SHORTY, which is the first breakout single for his upcoming album set to release this Fall.

Young(In) is a rapper from the South Side of Chicago who knows little limits when it comes to his pen. He uses writing as an outlet for escape, creating different worlds to get lost in, telling stories he didn’t have the courage to share years ago, and simply letting go of the words he’s been holding onto. Through his writing, he was fortunate enough to become an Apprentice and Fellow to the John Walt Foundation. Not only was he spotlighted by SocialWorks Chicago, and also had the honor of performing at ShapesFEST at Navy Pier, he was also a featured artist at the Chicago’s Got Next Pop up Stage at Lollapalooza 2025. In short, Young(In) writes. Like actually.