Ellis Hall Jr. (born May 10, 1951, Savannah, Georgia) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor, and composer known as "The Ambassador of Soul." Blind since age 18, Hall has written over 4,000 songs across soul, gospel, blues, and pop. Inspired by Ray Charles, he has performed with legends like Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Natalie Cole, and Patti LaBelle. Signed to Charles' label, Crossover Records, Hall was mentored by Charles until his death in 2004. A versatile musician, he mastered multiple instruments and boasts a five-octave vocal range.

Yani Oktaviana, aka Yacko (born October 10, 1979), is an Indonesian rapper who’s been making waves in the scene for a while. She first made a splash at Pesta Rap 2 (1996) with her track "Nongkrong," which even got featured on the Anacondas (2004) movie soundtrack. She dropped her debut single, "So What?!", on the Refleksi album in 2005. With her impact on the scene, she’s definitely earned a spot as one of the most respected rappers in Indonesia.

But Yacko doesn’t just stick to rap—she's also a lecturer, teaching marketing, public relations, and human resources at UNIPREP and UniSadhuGuna International College in Sudirman, Jakarta. She’s even got radio experience, having worked as a host at Global FM. In 2008, she released her new album, Mendua. So far, she’s dropped three singles: "Brrapp!", "All Nite Long" featuring Lloyd Popp, and "Filthy Rich." The last one got some serious love from critics and listeners, with local radio stations playing it on repeat.

Sandhy Sondoro, born on December 12, 1973, in Jakarta, Indonesia, is a renowned singer-songwriter celebrated for his soulful voice and dynamic musical style. Growing up in a musically inclined family, he was exposed to various genres, including American pop, folk, jazz, and blues, which have significantly influenced his artistic development. ​

After completing high school, Sandhy moved to Germany to study architecture but soon found his passion for music irresistible. He began his musical journey performing as a street musician in Berlin, captivating audiences with his heartfelt performances. His talent led him to perform in various venues, including bars, clubs, and festivals across Germany. ​

In 2009, Sandhy gained international recognition by winning the prestigious New Wave International Contest of Young Pop Singer in Jūrmala, Latvia, marking a significant milestone in his career. Following this achievement, he released several albums, such as "Why Don't We" (2008) and a self-titled album "Sandhy Sondoro" (2010), which received critical acclaim. ​

Throughout his career, Sandhy has collaborated with numerous artists and continues to be a prominent figure in the Indonesian and international music scenes, known for his soulful melodies and powerful vocals.​

Fahria Yasmin Baladraf, known as DJ Yasmin (born March 21, 1987), is an Indonesian DJ, actress, and singer of Arab descent.

Although Yasmin was born into a family with a musical background, it wasn’t until later on in life that she chose the music route. She started out as a model and starred in commercials and music video clips.

She began her DJ quest at 19 when at 􀃥rst she planned to pursue her entertainment career but fell in love with the deck instead, then joined forces with one of the biggest DJ managements in Jakarta soon after.

In the beginning of her DJ quest, she has already bewitched crowds and partygoers around Indonesia then got her big break by receiving an award for best female DJ from Ravelex and Indoclubbers amongst other nominations. She also has spun regularly several TV shows & off air events. Not just around Indonesia, she has had the chance to land offshore gigs in Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand, Switzerland, Vietnam and also Netherlands.

Another achievement up her sleeve is when her single “Blessed” entered the AMI (Anugerah Musik Indonesia) Awards chart.

Not just an ordinary DJ with beauty, Yasmin’s sets are hypnotic and sensuous… which for that reason, makes her one of the most in demand artists to this day. Her inspirations spans wide from Madeon, Port Robinson, Calvin Harris, to Armin Van Buuren.

Best DJ – Paranoia Awards 2013 is her greatest attainment yet, and she’s not stopping there….

Austyns is a proud #GirlDad to four amazing daughters. He’s not with their mom, but they co-parent like pros—always putting the kids first, no drama. Everything he does is about making his girls proud and honoring his late dad’s legacy.

He grew up in a full house with two brothers and a half-brother, raised by two loving parents. Losing his dad to colon cancer in 2023, after the 2021 diagnosis, hit him hard. Music became his lifeline—it’s how he’s always processed life. He’s been creating since he was 7, and by 9, he was already doing solo performances.

Austyns is lowkey a beast on piano, organ, and drums. He’s played with gospel legends like Fred Hammond, Byron Cage, Marvin Sapp, and Kirk Franklin. Even with a million things on his plate, he still finds time to hit local stages or vibe out at home, passing the love of music on to his girls.

Matthew One Man is an artist from Egham Surrey. A dynamic performer whose unique looping style separates him from fellow musicians, the engaging sounds of his guitar break the boundaries of what is expected of the instrument. The unconventional and stylistic performances draw inspiration from guitarists such as Jon Gomm and Antoine DuFour. DJ’s such as ATB and Juan Atkins. Matthew uses extended techniques and a loopstation to create a dynamic performance ranging from Dance Music to the Avante Garde.

Butta B-Rocka is a true multi-hyphenate—singer, songwriter, vocal producer, arranger, dancer, entertainer, and entrepreneur.

Oleathia “Butta B-Rocka” Robinson has been grinding for 15+ years, making her mark across countries and genres. She's the definition of versatile—lending her voice and pen to projects in the US, UK, Germany, Holland, Japan, Africa, and more, jumping from pop to rock to gospel to country and even rap like it's nothing.

Whether she’s in the booth recording demos, layering harmonies, or lighting up a stage, Butta’s résumé is stacked. She’s worked with global icons and Grammy winners like Akon, TLC, Nas, rock band Collective Soul, country artist Zac Brown, Japanese pop star Namie Amuro, Belgium’s Sandrine, and a long list of international talent.

Better known as Saykoji or Igor Saykoji (born June 8, 1983), he's an Indonesian rapper, singer, and actor who's been in the game for years.

Saykoji is actually a solo act—real name Ignatius Rosoinaya Penyami, but most people just call him Igor. Funny enough, he wasn’t always into rap. At first, he thought it sounded messy and hard to follow. But that changed when he heard local rap legends like Black Skin, Iwa K, and Neo. That flipped the switch, and he dove headfirst into the genre.

The name “Saykoji” comes from his school days. Back then, he was more of a quiet, introverted kid, and some people threw around the word “psycho.” He took that label, flipped it, and turned it into his own thing—Saykoji (a play on “Psycho G”).

When performing live, he’s often joined by Guntur Simbolon and Della MC from Batik Tribe. Outside of his solo career, Igor’s also part of a spiritual crew called Disciples alongside JFlow, Guntur Simbolon, and Rendy Rainhard.

Parkdrive was formed while its members were studying in the United States. Juno and Rayendra were students at Berklee College of Music, while Mikuni studied business at Boston College but also took a short-course scholarship at Berklee for vocal performance.

In mid-2002, they decided to form the group. Initially, they created songs just for fun, but after producing six tracks, they were satisfied with the results and agreed to record an album upon returning to Indonesia.

Their self-titled debut album, Parkdrive, was released in 2005. In 2007, they released a repackaged version featuring rearranged versions of some older songs. After a 12-year hiatus due to the members’ individual commitments, Parkdrive made a comeback with their second album, Make It Last, marking their return to the music scene. The album also saw the return of their two former vocalists from the first album.

Band Members:
Rayendra Sunito – Drummer (2002–present)
Juno Adhi – Trumpeter, keyboardist, bassist (2002–present)
Mikuni Gani – Vocalist (2002–2006, 2018–present)
Olive Latuputty – Vocalist (2006–2007, 2018–present)

30 Years of Revolutionizing Indonesia's DJ Scene Starting his career in 1994, Winky has spent 30years shaping the electronic music landscape in Indonesia. Known for his innovative sound that blends House, Breaks, Acid House, Progressive, and Trance combined with radio hits, he has performed at countless stages, clubs, and festivals, earning numerous awards along the way.


In 2014, he released an album titled “Playlist”. In2023, Winky collaborated with Evan Virgan to release the single "Kill the Silence," which won the 2023 AMI Award for Best Electronic Song. A mentor to many, he has also judged the biggest electronic producer competition in Indonesia for three consecutive years.

Pek Jin Shen, (born 12 September 1992), better known by his stage name Shigga Shay (stylised as ShiGGa Shay—the capitalised "GG" representing "Grizzle Grind"), is a Singaporean hip hop artist, songwriter, director and music producer. He is widely acknowledged as one of the prominent figures in Singapore's music industry, celebrated for his extensive body of work.

ShiGGa Shay has achieved notable accomplishments throughout his career, including being recognised as the "Unsigned Talent of The Week" by worldstarhiphop at 17 and securing multiple #1 singles on the iTunes Singapore Charts.

Furthermore, he had the distinct honour of being invited to perform at the White House Afterparty for the State Dinner in Washington, DC.

A dominant figure in Asia’s hip-hop scene, recently clinched accolades at the 35th Golden Melody Awards, where he was named as Best Mandarin Male Singer and Best Lyricist. His earlier GMA success came 17 years earlier at the 18th Golden Melody Awards with “Wake Up,” winning Best Mandarin Album.

MC HotDog whose real name is Yao Zhongren, is celebrated for his raw, unfiltered lyrics and his role in pioneering new sounds and styles within Taiwanese hip-hop.

Ellfonda Mekel, aka Once Mekel or just Once (born May 21, 1970), is a singer, music industry researcher, entrepreneur, and politician. He kicked off his career as a vocalist in a band competition and kept up his singing hobby all through high school. After graduation, he took things up a notch and became a semi-pro singer.

After spending some time in the research management scene and making a name for himself as a well-known vocalist, Once got the call in 1999 to join Dewa 19, which by their second album had rebranded to just Dewa.

By the end of 2010, Once, the husband of Ima Angelica and dad to Manuel Mekel, decided to step back from Dewa to focus on his solo career. He dropped his debut album in 2012, but before that, in 2011, he released singles like "Pasti Untukmu" and "Hilang Naluri." That move paid off big time—Once bagged three AMI Awards in 2013, winning "Best Rock Album (Album ONCE)," "Best Production Work (Mystified)," and "Best Record Producer (Album ONCE)."

is an American singer-songwriter, actor, record producer, radio personality, and multi-instrumentalist. An R&B performer, he is recognized for his strong head voice, high belting range, and melisma.

His first hit song, "Love Is" (with Vanessa Williams) was recorded for the Beverly Hills, 90210 soundtrack in 1993, and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. That same year, his single "One Last Cry" peaked at number 13 on the chart and spawned from his eponymous debut studio album (1992), which was released by Mercury Records the year prior and received platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).