artists
Below are all the artists who contributed to the bLERDS (Season 1) stream the soundtrack here.
Jankins
jankins.net
Jankins has been entertaining Tulsa since he was in highschool. From the opinion of this website’s editor, “He gave us the dopest song out the whole soundtrack. That’s why he’s first.” Listen to “Quiet”
Keeng Cut
iTunes
Since his smash hit “Own It” was introduced to the world he has done nothing but live those words. Raised on the Northside of Tulsa, Keeng Cut has owned his gift of rapping at an early age since he was introduced to hip-hop. With a unique stage performance, style and flow, he has been dubbed the ‘Flavor Keeng’. Not to be labeled as just another Tulsa artist, Keeng Cut formed the collective group World Culture Music whose vision focused on growing the brand to having global reach.
Divine Sounds Productions
Adrion "A.R." Robbins is an accomplished musician who's been in the entertainment game for 29 years. This self-taught musician has been crafting music and entertaining fans since the ripe age of 14 years old. "I started out just producing, rapping and singing, but I grew in my knowledge music and playing keyboards, thus giving me opportunities to play in bands as years passed." As a result, Adrion has MD'd (musical director) the likes of Tevin Campbell, Peabo Bryson, Angela Winbush, The Dazz Band, etc. Still true to the roots of production, "A.R." recently landed a song in 2017 that he produced for his wife Angel Robbins called "Confident. " It topped off the U.K. Soul charts at number 36. "I'm absolutely blessed to have experienced what I've experienced in this musical journey. Crazy thing is, I don't feel that I've even scratched the surface of things to come."
iamDES
suarezrepublic.com
iamDes's hip hop journey started at the age of 7, in Southern California. Growing up, he showed a strong love for poetry and music, listening to a variety of artists, from The Rolling Stones to Billie Holiday, and the list goes on. When asked about his first love for music, "Music has always been an important part of me. It was my escape from life. When most kids would shut down, I learned to apply my pain and struggle to my music."
He has performed with a number of different artists, such as Adina Howard, Waka Flocka Flame, E-40, hip hop legends: Slick Rick, The God Emcee Rakim, and more. iamDes states, "Hip hop is extremely competitive, and I used to compete, but now the only one I'm trying to beat is myself. This game is me vs me! I can be in a room full of people, but still drift away in my head with lyrics and song ideas."
As an owner of the music publishing company "Suarez !nspired (Inspired) Republic," and non-profit organization, "31 Reasons To Smile," iamDes proudly says, "I consider myself a dreamer and, most importantly, someone whose music is meant to inspire by expressing my verbal and visual take on the world around me."
Steph Simon
stephxsimon.com
Steph Simon’s spirituality is like a preacher who has gone out to the car to sneak a nip of liquor with his buddies during the cookout. He isn’t a Christian rapper, but he speaks with a deep spiritual wisdom that many millennials are missing because church has become too inauthentic for them. Simon’s authenticity comes through in the way he understands his place in the history of his city, the way he will wear cowboy boots as quick as a pair of Jordans, and his ability to give access to other artists who need a platform. His song ‘Visions’ has become an anthem of sorts to the community here, as he was perhaps the first artist to draw a parallel between the old Black Wall Street and the World Culture.
DaNarrator
iTunes
Levar Shariff Arps, known professionally by his stage Name "Lavish" "DaNarrator" Is An American Rapper & Entrepreneur. Heavyweight Records Recording Artist And Producer , “Lavish” was signed to the IAG subsidiary in 2005. In 2009, DaNarrator established his record label "GGC Records", on which he released "The Book Of LAV" and "Da Gorilla Tapes" as well as "Bloccstarrs." Express Telegrams Maxi Single marked a new era for Lavish, partnering with CoreDJ and DJ BiggRich for a series of exclusive hit singles. Updating his record labels name to GGCMG (GoGetum Content & Media Group). The majority Of "DaNarrator'" catalogue is produced by David "Rhythm D" Weldon (Ruthless Records). DJ Slice Mega (NWA) introduced "Lavish" to "Rhythm D" when he was only 17, with the assistance of (WOW Gospel Music) engineer Brad Knoor. These supervisors groomed "Levar" into the most vital part Of any story.
DaNarrator Levar Arps Is Also An Elite Technician With Previous Employers Such As Apple Store In Tulsa And Microsoft In Mission Viejo, CA. DaNarrator Is Also a BLERD.
Miko The Artist
Tidal
Born and raised in Tulsa, OK. Comparable to most she has only recently begun her venture into the world of writing. From those writing skills she has adapted into the world of poetry. She strives to be an inspiration to other women through words of empowerment. She does not limit herself to specific topics; my topics are real and far reaching. She is not afraid to break barriers and push limits. She has a highly diversified catalog of poems which showcases her quick wit and deep intellectual thoughts. She has made several appearances at different venues while touring the local poetry scene. She is one of the most highly sought after poets in Oklahoma and surrounding areas. While touring she has been able to promote her own show “Miko’s Poetry Café.” Under a number of themes, most recent theme is “Say Sumthin Sunday’s” A monthly two hour showcase. This show allows her give light to current topics and also exposes other local up and coming artists. She provides her audiences with thought provoking, inspirational, and humorous entertainment.
Shabaka
Soundcloud
Shabaka grew up hanging around record shops and night clubs in Atlanta
as he admired his dads talents as a radio personality and DJ. Combine
this history with the inspiration of classic/psych rock and east coast
hip hop and I give you some fresh soul sounds for your ears. His
message is to be of love and evolve into the best possible you.
Daniel Olaleye
Soundcloud
22 years old, Daniel was born in Lagos, Nigeria and raised in Tulsa. Being a great outlet, he’s been making music since he was 14.
Suarez !nspired Republic
suarezrepublic.com
Suarez Inspired Republic Music artists include Davonte "iamDES" and Krisheena Suarez, a husband and wife team who writes, records, and publishes their own music.
Krisheena is a vocalist, well versed in styles such as opera, musical theatre, R&B, and Soul, and Davonte is strongly rooted in songwriting and hip hop, which started at an early age and began with a huge love for poetry and a variety of music styles.
The team has said that their official mission is “to use music to touch peoples lives” and “to create a culture through supreme innovation.”
Branjae
BranjaeMusic.com
Experimental Soul Entertainer, Branjae is the birth child of classic Soul, Funk and Gospel. A culmination of lyrical layers, melodic rhythms and dynamic theatrical performances. It is clear why she has developed a loyal following. Her voice is reminiscent of the likes of Lauryn Hill and Nina Simone, while her stage energy similar to Tina Turner and Janell Monae. She was born in the city of Motown and rooted in the place of the Gap Band and Leon Russell. She has established herself as a singer-songwriter and entertainer while winning awards like the Absolute Best of her hometown, voted by dedicated fans.
Krisheena
suarezrepublic.com
Krisheena Suarez is the CEO of music publishing company, Suarez Inspired Republic. She is originally from Fort Smith, Arkansas where her love for music began as early as age 4. Growing up, she was introduced to a number of different music styles, including R & B, Hip Hop, Gospel, Soul, and Rock. She began to fully pursue her goals of fine tuning her craft at the age of 15, by moving to Tulsa, OK to attend Central Performing Arts Magnet School, where Musical Theatre, Jazz, and Opera became her main fields of study. Shortly after, she attended the University of Tulsa, where she studied Musical Theatre and Acting, and graduated with a BA in Musical Theatre.
"I am living proof that your gifts really do make room for you, and I just want other people to see the same in themselves," states Krisheena.
Faye Moffett
fayemoffet.com
Brandi Faye Moffett, better known by her middle name and stage name Faye Moffett or FM is an R&B recording artist and song-writer from Tulsa, Ok. As an independent artist she has released one album in collaboration with Blue House Media Studios titled Love Language in 2015.
FM is a melting pot of Lauren Hill (The flow) Beyoncé (The rift) and Jill Scott (The Soul). Although comparisons can be made, she has created a completely new sound of her own and remains prominent in her market.
Faye Moffett believes music has changed her life and her passion is to change people’s lives through music, so she’s on a mission to expand her music around the world.
Tea Rush
iTunes
Born & raised in Tulsa, she is daughter of Tulsa’s own Bo Diddley, Singer/Songwriter. Her music is her life and everything around it, Her style is R&B, Blues, Jazz, Indie and Hip-Hop all in one.
Showstopper
YouTube
Giles started off in Wichita Kansas writing poetry at the age of 12
listening to all kinds of music mother and father both being musically
inclined, opened up a world of creativeness, choirs, bands and dj's
influenced him at an early age! able to create from the soul helped
him in his journey,
He has grown with the gift of creative writing and has practiced
delivery and building lyrics, he was in middle school when people
started recognizing him for his freestyl lyrics and ability. They
Named him Showstopper and the name stuck with him throughout life, when
Giles gets on the stage your in for a show, hence his nickname given
by friends and brother IamDes! aka Davonte Suarez of Suarez
Republic.
Cnote
cnotex.com
He makes beats. You can hear over 40 available instrumentals on his website cnotex.com/beats. He’s also a best selling author, lyricist, poet, writer, producer and publisher of Black Pearl Diamonds Publishing (ASCAP).
Gravity
YouTube
His government name is Ty'Rhan Harrison-Short. His artist/stage name is GRAVITY. 20 years old, he was born in Kansas City, and moved to Tulsa at age 10. His primary genre is Hip-Hop, and secondary is R&B. However, This artist has recorded a wide range of different genres. Don’t put him in a box.
Quentin Marcellis
iTunes
An actor, model, and recording artist from Tulsa. Born Quentin Marcellis Wright on December 9th, 1991, he began his entertainment career by age 10. His interest in the arts first sparked at Pocket Full of Hope, an after-school program located on Tulsa's North Side. From there, his involvement in various music groups, acting, modeling, and musical endeavors at church, and school, would grant him the experience needed to take his talents to the next level. Quentin graduated from Union High School in 2010. Soon after, he relocated to New York City to pursue his modeling career. His most memorable achievements were walking the runway at New York's Fashion Week, and his featured spread in DBQ Magazine. After spending three years modeling, working for celebrity a fashion stylist, and building connections in New York City, Marcellis relocated temporarily back home to Tulsa, to complete his education, and released his first single Care Free Black Boy on iTunes, and recorded his debut mix tape “Days In The Midwest”, released on SoundCloud, Datpiff.com, and on YouTube. Quentin is also signed with the Linda Layman agency in Tulsa, and participated as a runway model in Tulsa’s “Runway Tulsa” fashion show, and modeled for Project Runway's 'Season 9 designer Joshua Christensen. Marcellis has also been featured in Tulsa People and Oklahoma magazine. Quentin is known for his film role as a body guard in the film Jurassic Games.