K’la Soul

D.C. native singer-songwriter K’la Soul delivers a powerful blend of R&B and Pop rooted in gospel, jazz, and classical training. A graduate of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Columbia College Chicago, she has performed on iconic stages including the White House, Carnegie Hall, and international festivals across Europe. Her soulful voice—often compared to Lauryn Hill and Jill Scott—carries messages of empowerment and emotional depth. From touring globally to releasing her debut mixtape Finally, K’la continues to expand her artistry through performance, curation, and her creative platform Super Vibes Productions. She is currently developing a visual album.

Maasai Amewa

Born in Chicago as Lester Curtis Ellis, Maasai Amewa is a poet, spoken word artist, and multidisciplinary creator blending performance, literature, and social consciousness. Early roots in African dance, athletics, and Chicago’s spoken word scene shaped his expressive voice and storytelling style. Influenced by literary giants like James Baldwin and Amiri Baraka, his work explores identity, resilience, and the human experience. After a transformative personal rebirth, he emerged as Maasai Amewa—a name representing self-sovereignty, truth, and artistic evolution—continuing to perform and create across the Midwest and beyond.

King Kontraverse

King Kontraverse is a genre-bending artist, producer, drummer, and bandleader fusing hip-hop, R&B, neo-soul, funk, and live instrumentation into an immersive stage experience. Founder of Diverse Entertainment Music & Media Company and leader of The Diverse Band, he bridges musicianship and modern hip-hop culture through dynamic live performance and emotionally driven production. A seasoned drummer and educator, he brings precision, energy, and versatility to every stage. As a producer and creative director, he collaborates across genres while building platforms that elevate emerging talent and push culture forward without boundaries.