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BATES

Award-winning St. Louis, Missouri native Bates has been setting the tone for hip-hop artists for over a decade. Her brash and lyrical performance is unmatched, raising the bar for both men and women in the music industry. Bates' versatility and ability to have a strong presence at every intersection gained her national and local recognition.

The epitome of self-made, the Midwest firecracker writes for herself and others, produces, engineers, writes and directs her own videos and is self-managed. Her independence and "no mercy" approach has changed the way women are viewed and represented in entertainment. Described as a true fighter and leader, the musical prodigy founded the largest all-female indie concert, Femfest, in 2013.

LOOPRAT

LOOPRAT is a St. Louis based JazzRap collective pulling influence from the city's rich history of jazz, blues and soul. 

As a collective, LOOPRAT and their featured artists span the metropolitan area, making music that bridges divides of genre and culture

SAINT OEAUX

Saint Oeaux co-founder of Every Corner a movement based out of Saint Louis was born in New Orleans later moving to Saint Louis before reaching high school.  

Best known for his regional classic, "We Don't Luv Em" Saint has been a name recognized throughout the Saint Louis main stream and underground circuit.  Partnering with Q Hall back in 2008 Saint has released his own merch line, multiple commercial releases, and also toured independently.  

Standing out with his New Orleans influence be sure to catch Saint performing with a local brass band Saint Boogie.