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Ace Chapo

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Ace Chapo is a music artist from the Lorain/Cleveland area of Ohio. His music varies from rap, lyrical, melodic etc; Some of his inspirations are artists like Lil Wayne and The Weeknd as well as a few local artists in his area. In Ace Chapo’s words, he feels like he’s “the worlds best kept secret” and continuously strives to try to uphold that song after song.





Chelsea Pastel

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Chelsea Pastel is a rapper, singer & producer from Cleveland, OH.  The rising star gravitated to music at an early age and her passion for music continued to be nurtured when she enrolled in the Cleveland School of Arts.  Since graduating from CSA, she has continued to build her name through the Midwest & Nationally.  On her list of accomplishments, she is a self taught instrumentalists & produces, writes and engineers a majority of her own music.  Aside from being named "Cleveland's Next Up" talent, she is known for her animated production style, catchy hooks and captivating wordplay.  Chelsea's music can be described as a blend of rap, pop with a dash of rock, creating a fresh sound with an old school flair. She released her latest album, Pastelevision in September 2021. Since then, she has received placements on several Spotify Editorial Playlists and Apple Music playlists.
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Prince Ish

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 Alternative Hip Hop Artist “Prince Ish” was born in Cleveland, OH. His style comprises of Storytelling, catchy melodies and an unforgettable stage presence! He's performed all over OH, and expanding throughout the Midwest!
Prince Ish started making music from being inspired by Childish Gambino in 2011. He became obsessed with expressing his emotions and situations he's encountered so far in life. Prince is always evolving and bringing something new!
His sound can be reminded of Drake, Kanye West and even ColdPlay. With his Latest video release "You Know" he's diving deeper into directing his visuals as well!

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R the Czar


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 “My work is an expression of past experiences tangled with insight for the future”, echoes the talented artist anrapper, R the Czar, who has carved out a name for himself thanks to his original sound and unique lyrical flow. Currently based in Cleveland, Oh, R the Czar skillfully brings listeners into his own world through his masterful storytelling and composition techniques. From an early age Czar has held a deep appreciation and close connection with music.
Citing artist such as Jay Z, Nas, 2 Chainz, and Red Hot Chili Pepper as artistic influences, R the Czar so easily blends a variety of styles to create his own signature sound on very tack he creates. His voice carries with it a warm and gold tone, as though it’s covered in honey. Every hook and line have a mesmerizing sound attached to it, which can be experienced first hand in his song, “Visa Versa”.
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    • Best Blues
    • Best Cover / Tribute
    • Best Country
    • Best DJ
    • Best Female Vocalist
    • Best Folk
    • Best Hip Hop
    • Best Jazz
    • Best Latin
    • Best New Artist
    • Best Male Vocalist
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    • Best Producer
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