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Henry Moodie

Introducing the highly acclaimed artist, beat up car, whose latest work is making waves in the music industry. The new release, ‘OUT NOW!!!,’ is a testament to beat up car’s unique style and unmatched talent. With captivating melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, beat up car continues to push the boundaries of music and captivate audiences worldwide.
Born out of a passion for creativity and a love for music, beat up car has established themselves as a rising star in the industry. Their innovative approach to songwriting and dynamic performances have garnered praise from fans and critics alike. ‘OUT NOW!!!’ serves as a powerful example of beat up car’s ability to evoke emotion and connect with listeners on a profound level.

Bazzi

R&B-influenced pop singer/songwriter Bazzi hit the mainstream after finding viral success with his breakthrough single “Mine.” The track made a slow climb up the charts, peaking just outside the Top Ten on the Hot 100, and appeared on his Top 40 hit debut, COSMIC. Bazzi’s sophomore full-length, 2019’s Soul Searching, cracked the Top 20 of the Billboard 200, buoyed by the viral hits “Paradise” and “I.F.L.Y.” More singles followed, including 2021’s ebullient “I Like That” and 2022’s yearning “Will It Ever Feel the Same?,” both of which were featured on the full-length Infinite Dream.
Born Andrew Bazzi to Lebanese-American parents in Canton, Michigan, he was a natural performer from a young age, imitating Elvis and Ricky Martin as a child and later playing oud and acoustic guitar. At the end of high school, he moved to Los Angeles with his father to pursue a music career. In addition to building an audience online, he appeared on Fancy Cars’ single “Fun” in 2016. Influenced by the likes of Justin Timberlake and Bryson Tiller, Bazzi released his solo debut, “Alone,” soon after. In 2017 he issued the singles “Sober,” “Beautiful” (featuring Camila Cabello), and “Got Friends?” but it wasn’t until “Mine” went viral with the help of an Internet meme that his audience grew. With its smooth, breezy sound, the romantic “Mine” became a streaming hit and landed Bazzi on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 2018. His debut full-length, COSMIC, arrived months later. Featuring additional singles “Gone” and “Honest,” the set debuted at 35 on the Billboard 200.
Just a year later, Bazzi issued another effort, this time in the form of a mixtape. Soul Searching featured the title track and the single “No Way!” as well as appearances by 6LACK and 21 Savage. Upon release, the set debuted at number 20 on the U.S. album chart. An array of singles appeared throughout the front half of 2020, including “Young & Alive,” with the amiable “I Like That” arriving in 2021 and “Will It Ever Feel the Same?” in 2022. All three cuts appeared on 2022’s full-length Infinite Dream. Bazzi kicked off 2023 with the stand-alone single “Eyes.”

aespa

aespa, a combination of “ae”, which stands for “Avatar and Experience” and “aspect” meaning “two-sidedness”, symbolizes “meeting of another self and experiencing a new world” and consists of four real members KARINA, WINTER, GISELLE, and NINGNING along with avatar members of each. The group debuted in November 2020 with a single ‘Black Mamba’. The song entered the Billboard Global Chart (excluding U.S.) at No. 100 within just 3 days, marking the highest ranking of any K-pop artist’s debut song. It charted across music charts in 95 countries, proving their explosive popularity immediately upon debut. aespa set monumental records with ‘Black Mamba’ surpassing 21 million views in the first 24 hours of its release, and became the fastest debut MV to surpass 100 million views in the history of K-pop, setting another new record. In May, aespa released a single ‘Next Level’, which received enthusiastic response immediately upon release. The MV surpassed 50 million views in just 3 days, breaking self-record. It debuted at No. 1 on Korean and international music charts in addition to reaching No. 3 on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart, scoring another worldwide hit. Following their hit albums “Girls” and “MY WORLD”, asepa released an English single ‘Better Things’.

RIIZE

RIIZE is a K-pop boy group formed by six talented members: Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, and Anton. The name RIIZE combines the words “Rise” and “Realize” to symbolize growth and achievements, reflecting the group’s unity and pursuit of their dreams. Known for their unique genre, “Emotional Pop,” RIIZE conveys their emotions and vibes to the audience through their music, inspired by their real-time growth story. Starting as “Emotional Pop Rookies,” they aim to evolve into “Emotional Pop Artists” who connect with people worldwide.

(G)I-DLE

The ‘G’ in (G)I-DLE stands for Girl, ‘I’ represents myself, and ‘DLE’ (들) is a Korean compound word used for forming plurals. (G)I-DLE is a global quintet known for creating their unique musical world through exceptional concepts and songwriting abilities. The group consists of five talented members: MIYEON, MINNIE, SOYEON, YUQI, and SHUHUA.

BOYS LIKE GIRLS

Barely out of high school, a group of friends from the suburbs of Boston formed a band that would catapult them to multi-Platinum success, worldwide sold-out shows, and nearly a billion streams, all while maintaining unwavering fan adoration. This band, BOYS LIKE GIRLS, masterfully blended rock, pop, and punk in their debut full-length album, ‘Boys Like Girls,’ released in 2006. Their distinctive sound evolved with the release of ‘Love Drunk’ in 2009, claiming the #1 spot on the Top Rock Albums Chart and soaring into the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. Their discography boasts Platinum hits like ‘The Great Escape’ and ‘Love Drunk,’ along with the Gold-certified ‘Hero/Heroine.’ Collaborating with Taylor Swift on the Platinum BMI Award-winning duet ‘Two Is Better Than One,’ the band further cemented their place in music history, performing at prestigious venues like Madison Square Garden and selling out tours worldwide, spanning across five continents.
After a four-year hiatus, BOYS LIKE GIRLS commemorated the 10th anniversary of their debut through an unforgettable tour in 2016. Their return in 2022 was marked by an electrifying performance at the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas and a return to the studio. In 2023, these lifelong friends exhibit the same vigor, vulnerability, and vitality on their fourth studio album, ‘SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS.’ Filled with infectious hooks and heartfelt lyrics, this record represents a significant milestone in their collective journey, showcasing their unwavering passion for music and their evolution as artists.

Far East Movement

Far East Movement has a global outlook to music, with platinum hits ranging from the US, United Kingdom, to South Korea. They’ve also performed at some of the most prestigious festivals around the world like Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, and EDC, continually showcasing FM as one of the most exciting touring acts in world music.
The group’s upcoming album focuses on China and is described as a ten song musical about self-discovery set in the lush backdrop of the country’s most beautiful cities. Each track reflects stories about love and life with some of the China’s biggest stars, celebrating its growth and momentum over the past few years. The first single “Bamboo” featuring Chinese star Jason Zhang and Kina Grannis of “Crazy Rich Asians” is the top performing paid song on the Netease platform and has already garnered 5 million paid downloads since its release in Q4 of 2018. FM’s last album, “Identity,” was the group’s first true foray into Asia and focused on collaborations between Asian and Western stars streamlined through FM’s music lens with a focus on K-Pop. The results were celebrated in the industry evidenced by a glowing review on Billboard, and publicly shown through over 70 million streams for their single “Freal Luv” with Marshmello featuring Tinashe and Chanyeol from the chart topping K-pop group EXO.
Through it all, Far East Movement still loves to make their own music and are putting the finishing touches on their next full length release.

XIN LIU

XIN LIU is the youngest and most influential singer, producer, and fashion icon in China, as well as a professional street dancer. In 2020, she participated in the second season of the Chinese reality show “Youth With You” and debuted as the first place winner and overseas popular champion. She was also named by Forbes China’s Under 30 elites. In 2021, she released her personal album, which sold 54 million copies worldwide and won the place of global album sales Top 1. In 2022, she became the first female captain in the history of the Chinese dance competition show “Street Dance of China” as a mentor. XIN LIU’s musical works won her the “Most Influential Female Artist in China of the Year” and “New Power Producer of the Year” awards on China’s largest music platform (Tencent Music Entertainment) in 2023. Her XANADU TOUR 2023 in China will also take place this year. She is the most influential musical force and young role model in China and is deeply loved by globally renowned brands and Chinese media.

NewJeans

NewJeans is the pioneering group from ADOR, HYBE’s independent label under the leadership of Min Hee-Jin. With their sincere and genuine music reflecting youthful energies, this five-member ensemble consisting of MINJI, HANNI, DANIELLE, HAERIN, and HYEIN, aims to revolutionize the realm of K-pop by pushing the boundaries of the current K-pop landscape. Just as jeans have been a timeless essential in wardrobes across generations, NewJeans endeavors to deliver sophisticated songs that are destined to be cherished endlessly in your music collection. The much-anticipated debut digital album ‘New Jeans,’ released on August 1, 2022, signifies a significant milestone in their musical journey.

ENHYPEN

ENHYPEN is a boyband created by BELIFT LAB, consisting of seven multinational members JUNGWON, HEESEUNG, JAY, JAKE, SUNGHOON, SUNOO, and NI-KI. Inspired by the ‘hyphen(-)’ that connects one word to another, ENHYPEN means that seven different boys connect to discover one another and grow together. They also have an ambitious plan to connect people and the world through their music.

SEVENTEEN

SEVENTEEN—comprised of S.COUPS, JEONGHAN, JOSHUA, JUN, HOSHI, WONWOO, WOOZI, THE 8, MINGYU, DK, SEUNGKWAN, VERNON and DINO—have rocketed to the forefront of the music scene fueled by a fiercely independent spirit and a nonpareil in-house creative ecosystem. The 13-piece act’s innovative structure hinges on the interplay of three units: hip-hop, vocal, and performance. The creative powerhouse closed out 2022 as the first K-pop act to win PUSH Performance of the Year at MTV Video Music Awards as well as Best New and Best Push at MTV European Music Awards before reaching new heights. In 2023, 10th Mini Album FML and 11th Mini Album SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN both debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and No.1 on World Albums chart, proceeding to become the top 2 best-selling albums in K-pop history. Having placed the group on top of the Billboard Artist 100, FML was further recognized as the biggest-selling global album of 2023 by IFPI with over 6.4 million copies sold worldwide. The K-pop icon will continue to expand their global reach in 2024, returning to Europe with upcoming performances at Glastonbury Festival and Lollapalooza Berlin following their dedicated speech and performance session at the 2023 UNESCO Youth Forum in Paris.

Sean Kingston

Kisean Paul Anderson, professionally known as Sean Kingston, is a talented American singer and songwriter. Sean Kingston made his mark in the music industry with his debut single, “Beautiful Girls”, released in 2007 under J. R. Rotem’s label Beluga Heights Records. This hit single soared to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, setting the stage for Sean Kingston’s musical journey. His self-titled debut studio album, also released in 2007, reached number six on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart, showcasing his versatility and unique style.
Sean Kingston continued his musical success with his second album, Tomorrow, in 2009, featuring the popular single “Fire Burning” that captivated audiences worldwide. Collaborating with renowned artists such as Justin Bieber, Sean Kingston released the catchy duet “Eenie Meenie”, further solidifying his place in the industry. Despite facing challenges with his third album, Back to Life, released in 2013, Sean Kingston remained resilient, delivering notable tracks like “Beat It” with Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa. Apart from his music career, Sean Kingston ventured into the realm of record labels, establishing Time Is Money Entertainment and signing promising talents like Tory Lanez. However, his journey also saw legal troubles when he and his mother faced federal wire fraud charges in July 2024.