Kemet Coleman is a Kansas City-based musician, urbanist, and the founder of Vine Street Brewing Co., Missouri’s first Black-owned brewery . A lifelong advocate for community and culture, Kemet has been recognized as “the spirit and soul of Kansas City” by The Kansas City Star . In 2022, he was included in the Marquis Who’s Who list of most influential people in America.

Kadesh Flow is a Kansas City-based rapper, trombonist, and Billboard-charting artist known for his dynamic fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and nerd culture. With an MBA and a trombone technique likened to a "Super Saiyan," he seamlessly integrates personal storytelling with references to anime, video games, and social issues. His distinctive style has earned him performances at major conventions like SXSW, Anime Expo, and MAGFest, as well as collaborations with artists such as Jidenna and Mega Ran. A proud member of the Nerdy People of Color Collective, Kadesh Flow continues to inspire audiences with his innovative approach to music and culture.

The Phantastics are a vibrant Kansas City band known for blending funk, soul, hip-hop, and rock into a unique and energetic sound. Since their formation in 2010, they’ve gained a strong following across the Midwest with electrifying live shows and a commitment to community and musical innovation. Their performances are a dynamic celebration of creativity and culture.

EleveN2wenty2 is a dynamic vocal trio based in Kansas City, Missouri, known for their seamless blend of soprano, alto, and tenor harmonies. Formed in 2011 through a youth praise team, the group reunited in 2018 to provide background vocals for gospel artist Chrystal Rucker—sparking a wave of demand for their sound. Originally focused on background vocal work, they’ve since evolved into featured performers, now headlining their own shows and releasing original music while continuing to offer their sought-after BGV services.

Kim Newsome (aka Kimology) is a Kansas City-based creative and the award-winning host of Kimology, a talk show and platform dedicated to uplifting Black creatives. A graduate in mass communication and broadcast journalism, Kim launched Kimology to showcase artists through interviews and live performances—earning a Kansas City People’s Choice Award in 2021. She's also a playwright and filmmaker, with works like Love is Not a Feeling, It’s a Choice and Good Intentions. Guided by her mantra, “Keep Blooming,” Kim’s mission is to inform, inspire, and empower through storytelling, creativity, and community.

LyMerrick is a multi talented, multi-genred artist out of Kansas City, Missouri. He specializes in creating a feeling within the music and something you can feel. “ I just wanna create stuff that people can connect with and feel heard/seen. Mirroring what I see in those around me and life itself is what makes art what it is.”

Caleb Geronimo is a Kansas City-based musician and sound designer with over 10 years of experience performing and creating music across the country. As the lead of The Geronimo Company, he brings a mix of pop, rock, funk, and folk to the stage—blending tight musicianship with a fun, high-energy vibe that connects with audiences. Offstage, Caleb works in sound design and creative direction for film and video games focusing on crafting immersive audio experiences that help tell powerful stories.

Ali Blake is a soulful indie/pop singer and songwriter from Chicago. Passionate about connecting to her listeners through truth and vulnerability. Ali weaves an eclectic variety of sounds into her songs lending to an ever-evolving nature in her music. Inspired by the natural world, the human experience, and a wide range of artists from Etta James to Fiona Apple, there is always a soulfulness that comes through. After performing in New York City, Atlanta and Oakland, she has been performing, writing and living in LA. She recently released her newest album, “Step Into the Night”, with beloved friend, producer, and composer Bryan Scary.

To describe Flow, is to describe a philosophy of resilient empathy. Life is a constant journey of highs and lows, but when you go with the Flow, you learn to allow the river of life to guide you around any obstacle, without stepping over others.

Flow is a genre-fluid saxophonist that has a vision. With an internal nebula, flow fuses together elements from jazz, hip hop, funk, and electronic music, forming a sound that’s familiar with unique properties.