At the beginning of 2012, I had the chance to interview Yves Huts, bassist from Epica, the Dutch paramount symphonic metal band.

The female rapper chose to turn her pain and live path through music and lyrics. Lovely Marie imposes her intense flow and leaves you no choice but to fall for her and her story.

What can you unveil about “At War With Reality,” namely about its main lyrical theme, and what inspired this astonishing comeback after 19 years?

As a rising star on the scene, seasoned beat blender DJ Xclusive City is quickly becoming one of the most notable and dynamic DJs, one who is writing his own rules and trail blazing his way through the music industry. Drawing on his diverse musical background and a rapidly expanding fan base that began in Providence, RI to New York City and is now growing in Orlando, Florida. DJ Xclusive City knows no limits and is fully committed to his craft. With a passion for music in his DNA, DJ Xclusive City inherited his music talents from his father and his uncles at a young age. His up North roots, combined with his current Southern home base, keep him and his team tapped into the streets and on top of his game, providing what the people want to hear.

Wes Watkins is a famed celebrity musician, father of two, and author based in the DMV area. He’s the lead musician and musical director of the R & B group, Got My Own Sound. Their unique, soul stringing sound is dynamic for all to hear. However, Wes is also a solo musician and acclaimed author. He is now taking his authorship to new heights with his second book titled: Motivation + Drive = Purpose. After feeling like he had no purpose, multi-talented musician Wes Watkins became inspired to pen his second acclaimed novel. His known talent does not just lie within his music. Motivation + Drive = Purpose will serve as a definite guide for millennials everywhere. To connect with the musician & author please follow him on all social media platforms as @WesWatkins. Wes has over 73,000 engaging followers and has recently landed a partnership with one of the world's most known drum companies.

Stephen Alexander, Famously known as Steph Lamonte, is an American musical and songwriter from Queens New York. Tell us about your business:

What’s your name, artist name, and where are you from? My name is Michael B. Carroll Jr., however, I am known professionally as Mykii J. I was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, more specifically, north Philadelphia. My family and I have lived in the Philadelphia/New Jersey area ever since.

Jasmine Ortiz is a New York-born Latina. Her love of music began at the tender age of 3 when she had her first piano lesson. By age six, Jasmine was signed to Abrams Artists, the bicoastal agency for acting and modeling, which was a twelve-year working relationship. Jasmine received her SAG/Aftra card by the tender age of 10, with many acting, modeling, voice-over and theater accolades under her belt; from Nickelodeon, to Sesame Street, to features.

Mahafsoun describes herself as a “Persian bellydancer and artist, with drops of Azerbaijani and Egyptian in my blood. Besides many other reasons, this combination makes me passionate about some of the world's most beautiful dance forms— oriental dances. Out of all the Middle East's magickal dances, at the age of 15, I fell eternally in love with the spiritual, ancient, and immortal art of Bellydance. To this day, that undying desire is growing.”

MAYWOOD, IL – Sean Walk is creating a movement. It’s hard to define, but anyone who listens to his music will understand immediately what it is he’s trying to inspire. It’s a movement that’s all about making music for everywhere – breaking down barriers and destroying walls that spring up between people for so many petty reasons. During a time in which there are wide cultural and societal divides, Sean Walk’s movement is not only attractive, it’s necessary.

Oh Boy Prince Goes Viral with new single “Round Rock” ​Oh Boy Prince is no stranger to the spotlight, but this time it is solely focused on him. After gaining worldwide recognition as a member of the GS Boyz with their Billboard hit “Stanky Legg”, Prince shows he can still create a wave.

For singer-songwriter Willow Raye, 2020 has been a year of personal growth. Her song “Numb” featuring Bobby Raps broke into the top 50 spots on the iTunes Top Songs chart, and Willow has followed that success by releasing her new singles “ADHD” and “Never Call You Again.” Recently, Showbiz Cheat Sheet caught up with Willow to discuss her new songs and upcoming music plans.