DJ Jubilee, the “King of Bounce,” is a venerable member of the New Orleans hip hop scene. Born Jerome Temple, the musician was raised in the St. Thomas Projects, attended Walter L. Cohen High School, and graduated from Grambling State University. In 1990, DJ Jubilee began h... Read more

Pell is a modern musical force, a rapper, singer, playwright, songwriter, producer, and creative community organizer. His bouncy, energetic tunes and passion for his native Crescent City spirit shine through in his recordings and his performances, and as an organizer, nurtu... Read more

SaxKixAve is a multi-instrumental hip-hop adventure featuring the dynamic duo of Albert Allenback, the creative saxophone force of international stars Tank and the Bangas, and leading contemporary rapper Alfred Banks. Allenback, who studied at UNO with sax master Ed Peterse... Read more

Multi award-winning New Orleans rapper/singer Alfred Banks has garnered acclaim from some of hip-hop’s most esteemed publications. In addition to being named one of Complex’s 10 upcoming New Orleans MCs, Banks has been featured prominently on The Fader, HipHopDx, Okayplayer... Read more

Partners-N-Crime is a New Orleans rap group comprised of two high school friends, Kango Slimm (Walter Williams) and Mr. Meana (Michael Patterson), who offer their unique bounce-driven style with clever, driving raps. From their 1994 debut, “P.N.C.,” Partners N Crime has dev... Read more

Juvenile is a rapper and songwriter and seminal contributor to the rise of Cash Money Records and the Southern hip-hop scene. Juvenile played a pivotal role in popularizing the "bounce" style of rap music, characterized by its energetic beats and catchy hooks.  Born Terius... Read more

Dee-1, born David Augustine, Jr., is a New Orleans rapper with an infectious smile and a laser-sharp focus on serving his music, his faith, and the greater community. He is, indeed, a force: the young musician from New Orleans East (and basketball star and homecoming king a... Read more

Mannie Fresh was one of the rappers and producers who helped put New Orleans on the map in the golden 1990s, when Cash Money Records and Master P’s No Limit Records ruled the airwaves and mixtapes. He is perhaps best known for his appearance on the monster Juvenile hit, “Ba... Read more