The Brooklyn-based MC earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 years.

“I’m a touring artist. I’m an artist that’s internationally known. I’m not just a local artist at this point in my career. I’m cognizant of the fact that what I do is beyond where it started. I’m trying to reach the apex of where I am now, but without turning my back on or dismissing what I’ve done before.”

After nearly 20 years of releasing mesmerizing music, Talib Kweli stands as one of the world’s most talented and most accomplished Hip Hop artists. Whether working with Mos Def as one-half of Black Star, partnering with producer Hi-Tek for Reflection Eternal, releasing landmark solo material or collaborating with Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Just Blaze, J Dilla, or Madlib, Kweli commands attention by delivering top-tier lyricism, crafting captivating stories and showing the ability to rhyme over virtually any type of instrumental.

In 2011, Kweli founded Javotti Media, which is self-defined as “a platform for independent thinkers and doers.” Kweli has set out to make Javotti Media (which released his 2011 album, Gutter Rainbows, and is named after his paternal grandmother) into a media powerhouse that releases music, films and books.

Based in San Diego California, Riston Diggs is a musician and performance artist representing the intelligent movement genre, also known as Hip-Hop. Recognized as a stellar performer and noted as “incredibly poignant” Diggs has become a stand out act on the local music scene.

Hailing from Pageland South Carolina, he started his musical journey post a 9 year military career, ultimately choosing to work in San Diego where he spent majority of his career. Self releasing his first project PTSD in October 2015, he began performing at venues that extended the opportunity opening up for local and national touring acts. A San Diego Music Awards winning artist; Riston’s image and message of struggle, heartache and growth is right on time with music’s current state of sound.