A’leighsha Gibson is a singer songwriter from the south hills of Pittsburgh who goes by the name of “A’leighsha J”. Music has always been a passion of hers. She started writing music at the age of 6 years old and now preforms her music live for Atlantic Record’s A&R’s and has recorded music with Eric Coptic a Producer from Brooklyn. Gibson has hit the stage in Manhattan, Brooklyn, New Jersey, Miami and music festivals in Pittsburgh! She’s released 2 music videos and her music style is a cross between R&B and Soul music.

 

The Childlike Empress is a Black and Indigenous, queer and genderfluid multifaceted artist and sex worker creating dynamic work focusing on mental health, sexuality, eroticism, fluidity and healing from trauma. They grew up in NYC, but currently reside in Pittsburgh where they have been working on their music, visual art and many other creative projects. 

 

 

Dejah Monea was born in the small city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on March 30, 1999. She realized she has a voice at a late church service just at seven years old. A renowned preacher by the name of Michael Stampley prophesied a bright singing career over her life and ever since then she has been singing in all types of artistic outlets. Throughout her adolescence, she participated in plays, artistic development programs, performing arts institutions, etc that allowed her to express herself and remain disciplined in her craft. As her journey of finding her identity continues so does her style of music. She is a nonconformist and is unapologetic when it comes to her expression. Dejah simply hopes to make others feel. She is continuing in her journey and would love to share it with as many as possible.

 

Diarra Imani, a globally-renowned artist, educator, coach, and mentor, has work spanning across the world- from leading  sessions at the UK Embassy in Accra, Ghana to fulfilling the role of Emmy-nominated poet here in the States. Whether it is poetry or discussing the possibilities of a better tomorrow Diarra Imani has done the work. Her source of inspiration has largely sprung from her foundation – the hometown of Pittsburgh, music, art, and entrepreneurship. Join the journey and find reverie in her resonance and upcoming album, On Zen.

 

DJ Femi is an extremely talented multifarious DJ based in the city of Pittsburgh. Her DJ career started 15 years ago when she attended a local performing arts school, CAPA. Femi is one of the most popular DJs in the City of Pittsburgh. As she represents for all of the women in the music industry. She continues to stand for women in the entertainment industry as well as women worldwide. She is a beacon of light in the night life and a prime example that women can be great DJ’s too.

 

Geña y Peña play Latin American songs of love and life, music that will take you to Latin America and the Caribbean. This sublime duet is comprised of Puerto Rico-born Geña on vocals and percussion, and Colombian-American Carlos Peña on guitar. Since 2007, they have been playing boleros, montunos, bombas, plenas and soul. Their sound captures the sweet and clear, the romantic and sultry, the beautiful and lively songs of yesterday.

 

ICY PISCES fka Deejay Aesthetics a.k.a Tresa Murphy Green is a young, dynamic, multidisciplinary artist and cultural curator. Creative, visionary and thinker Tresa Murphy Green poet, deejay, self taught artisan and organizer makes an intentional step to center the voices, perspectives and lives of black women and femmes in all forms of their work.

 

 

Juiced Up Joey is a singer and songwriter specializing in Hip-Hop and R&B. Follow them on Instagram@_juicedupjoey.

 

 

 

 

Jhordan Price also known as King JMP is a 18 year old local artist. She is currently a first year student at Penn State Main. Jhordan writes as an outlet making her work authentic to her personal experience. Sharing the art she created is important to her because she hopes that it can impact people who can relate to some of the messages. Her goal is to stay positive much like Price herself. She is currently working on the release of her very first EP titled Blue Light Diaries projected to release late summer 2022. 

 

Savannah Shantell, born in the Steel City, is 24 years old and has been singing since the age of 6. She started in church and has done everything from performing at First Night Pittsburgh for New Years Eve, to Performing on the Benedum stage for the musical “Dreamgirls“ to writing her very first single called “Shattered” Which is on all platforms. Her inspirations are the likes of Jazmine Sullivan, Whitney Houston, and Bruno Mars just to name a few. Savanna’s career is definitely one to follow. To find out more follow her on @SavannahShantell on all social media platforms!