SATURDAY APR 11, 2020
Vibe Variety
Nai Br.XX
Nai Br.XX is a pivotal figure in the future sound of the music industry; a transcending force, known for her raw performances inspired by legends like Tina Turner and whimsical vocals inspired by Mariah Carey, Nai Br.XX is easily music's next big thing. Nai's musical journey began when she was a small child.
Growing up in a household deeply rooted in Jamaican culture, her earliest music experiences began with performances at family events where she would capture the audience's attention singing classics by artists Gregory Isaacs, Sanchez and Beres Hammond. By the time Nai reached college, she was determined to break though the music industry and began experimenting with new sounds under the production of Atlanta based-producer, Sensei Bueno.
The duo's first single, “Bed Weather,” received phenomenal reviews after it's release in the spring of 2015, quickly taking off in Atlanta, while simultaneously gaining internet popularity. Riding the wave of success, the two followed up with a full EP release titled “Wasted Callaway,” which also received rave reviews from critics, radio play and expanded their fan reach with over 150,000 plays on SoundCloud. Her neo-soul sound gives beauty and life to intricate and full-bodied rhythms, while the undefined production style creates a modern and refreshing dynamic. Currently, Nai and Sensei Bueno are in the studio crafting their second EP, while taking the stage with the newly formed band, Wasted Callaway.
Nai Br.XX is a pivotal figure in the future sound of the music industry; a transcending force, known for her raw performances inspired by legends like Tina Turner and whimsical vocals inspired by Mariah Carey, Nai Br.XX is easily music's next big thing. Nai's musical journey began when she was a small child.
Growing up in a household deeply rooted in Jamaican culture, her earliest music experiences began with performances at family events where she would capture the audience's attention singing classics by artists Gregory Isaacs, Sanchez and Beres Hammond. By the time Nai reached college, she was determined to break though the music industry and began experimenting with new sounds under the production of Atlanta based-producer, Sensei Bueno.
The duo's first single, “Bed Weather,” received phenomenal reviews after it's release in the spring of 2015, quickly taking off in Atlanta, while simultaneously gaining internet popularity. Riding the wave of success, the two followed up with a full EP release titled “Wasted Callaway,” which also received rave reviews from critics, radio play and expanded their fan reach with over 150,000 plays on SoundCloud. Her neo-soul sound gives beauty and life to intricate and full-bodied rhythms, while the undefined production style creates a modern and refreshing dynamic. Currently, Nai and Sensei Bueno are in the studio crafting their second EP, while taking the stage with the newly formed band, Wasted Callaway.
Whoa Dakota
What does it sound like when the daughter of a champion bull rider makes pop music? "[Whoa Dakota] plays with Americana, soul and pure electronic-pop sounds to great effect."
The Nashville-native and Little Rock-raised artist explores complex social and psychological situations woven through jangly guitars and danceable grooves.
“Whoa Dakota is one of the more dazzlingly eclectic music makers in Nashville’s indie pop scene." - NPR World Cafe
What does it sound like when the daughter of a champion bull rider makes pop music? "[Whoa Dakota] plays with Americana, soul and pure electronic-pop sounds to great effect."
The Nashville-native and Little Rock-raised artist explores complex social and psychological situations woven through jangly guitars and danceable grooves.
“Whoa Dakota is one of the more dazzlingly eclectic music makers in Nashville’s indie pop scene." - NPR World Cafe
Ervin Mitchell
Ervin Mitchell is a songwriter and rap artist from Memphis, Tennessee and currently based out of the hotbed of urban culture: Atlanta, GA. Ervin internalizes the philosophy that the job of a true artist is to convey meaningful messages and emotions in the simplest , most easily digestible way. Ervin is all about the power of dichotomy and often juxtaposes meaningful deep lyrics with light-hearted tropes a la Kanye West or Lil Wayne. Although Ervin’s music experiments with sounds from countless genres, his style is inherently more Hip Hop than most of the rap that dominates modern airwaves and he prides himself on being a highly capable MC.
Ervin Mitchell is a songwriter and rap artist from Memphis, Tennessee and currently based out of the hotbed of urban culture: Atlanta, GA. Ervin internalizes the philosophy that the job of a true artist is to convey meaningful messages and emotions in the simplest , most easily digestible way. Ervin is all about the power of dichotomy and often juxtaposes meaningful deep lyrics with light-hearted tropes a la Kanye West or Lil Wayne. Although Ervin’s music experiments with sounds from countless genres, his style is inherently more Hip Hop than most of the rap that dominates modern airwaves and he prides himself on being a highly capable MC.