Sacredd919 / rohtwiq./ professor payne / Otis Ghost / Millydotcom / Rizzy / Ronesh

Sacredd919 is a hip-hop artist from Durham, NC. Influenced by Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, and Mavi as influences, he has carved out his own sound as one of North Carolina’s most promising and innovative young rappers - equal parts experimental and traditionalist, with diverse soundscapes rooted in a variety of genres; from psychedelic soul to meditative jazz. He has worked closely with Professor Payne (“dirty room tape”) and Rohtwiq, and has been recognized for his impressive live performances around the Triangle area. Charlotte-based rohtwiq. has been impressing listeners and like audiences alike with his unique brand of rap. Dropping full length projects with Professor Payne and Average Bleach Drinker in the past year, rohtwiq. stands out for his vivid narratives, conversational tone, and hazy delivery. professor payne Raleigh producer professor payne has been reshaping the sound of modern hip-hop in North Carolina. With a discography including many impressive collaborations (“profwiq.” with rohtwiq., “dirty room tape” with Sacredd919, “SENSITIVE SUBJECT” with THEFOODLORD), and his own cult favorite “night fishing” recently released on vinyl, payne’s unorthodox sample selections and cohesive world-building are swiftly establishing him as a force to be reckoned with. Born right outside of Chicago, Otis Ghost has toured the US countless times. He has performed for the likes of Mobb Deep, Cappadonna and Inspectah Deck (of Wu-Tang Clan), Slick Rick and Rakim, to name a few. Since relocating to Durham in 2019, he has continued to play locally and nationwide. His latest release, “I miss you. Behave, and I’ll be back soon” is available on all major platforms. Millydotcom is an R&B/Soul artist based in North Carolina. Milly balances powerful and honest songwriting with angelic, sultry vocals, and natural star quality. She has dazzled at shows and festivals around the triangle area including Muse and The Genius Party. Unknown by design, remembered through creation, Rizzy makes art for the quiet minds that think too deeply. With vulnerable lyricism and sharp delivery, Rizzy turns heads and captures attention any time she sets foot on a stage. Ronesh is a producer and emcee currently based in North Carolina, with roots in Illinois and the Bay area. As a child, he dabbled in piano, saxophone, and drums, before pivoting to beats and rhymes as a teen in the Chicago area's vibrant underground hip-hop scene. His soundscapes are rooted in traditional boom-bap, while incorporating elements of West Coast G-Funk, soul, jazz, rock, and electronic music.