Sacredd919/ rohtwiq. / Professor Payne / Otis Ghost / Millydotcom / Rizzy/ Proton / Ronesh

Sacredd919 Sacredd919 is an emerging hip-hop artist sprouting from the local abstract rap scene in Durham, NC. 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, another Bull City native, and has been recognized for his magnetic live performances around the Triangle area. rohtwiq. Durham native and 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. He has impressed fans globally on features including collaborations (Biking with Francis, Oddie Strangeluv, and Brother Tom Sos). 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), 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. Otis Ghost 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 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. Rizzy Rizzy is art in motion—an experience you can’t simply hear, but one you feel. She commands attention without ever asking for it, captivating crowds before she even speaks. Her music speaks to deep thinkers, quiet souls, and anyone who has ever loved deeply, felt deeply, or searched for truth within themselves. Raw. Authentic. Unfiltered. Rizzy transforms vulnerability into strength and truth into art. Every lyric carries intention. Every word holds weight. Every performance leaves an imprint. Her presence is magnetic. Her aura is undeniable. Her delivery is unmatched. Rizzy creates music that heals, inspires, awakens, and empowers. She gives language to emotions we struggle to express and turns pain, passion, and truth into something beautiful. Rizzy isn’t just heard. She’s felt. She’s remembered. Proton With roots in New Jersey, this Cuban American artist started his career in Raleigh, North Carolina making R&B and Rap singles with his unique sound. Proton keeps a positive vibe in his lyricism and a truth to his sound. You’ll hear a versatile array of genre blending in all his music. His debut music video “Trials” embodies what he’s all about… a vision, story of hardship and recovery. They call him Pro because he’s anything but an amateur, he’s a Prodigy in the game. Ronesh 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.