There are few voices that can truly inspire. Individuals who understand, acknowledge, and embrace what it takes to get to the next phase of a stagnant mentality or position; where forces of energies are tucked behind words powerful enough to get the people’s feet moving. On Friday, September 19th, Roulette will feature artists who have proven to carry messages that were hand delivered to move the masses.
Featuring artists and Poets, Source360 will premiere faces of tomorrow in its second day of its 4 day-long festival.
Thee Apprentice is more than just a poet with a message, he is a powerful speaker with a presence. The NY native represents Christianity, love, unity, and enlightenment. The story-tellers hard-nose delivery mixes unique word play and conscious story telling to draw in his audience. using god for pulling his message; and for opening the eyes of those who need light, he said.
Hailing from Colombus Ohio, Christon Gray is a dynamic Christian MC. In 2011, Gray self-released an album entitled Even with Evil with Me. And In 2011, Gray became part of the Christian Hip-Hop collective W.L.A.K. In 2014, Gray released his first studio album with Collision Records entitled School of Roses using Hip-Hop elements and mainstream influences that push his message and dynamic live performance, highlighting love and struggle.
Adia, a St. Louis Miss. native, and champion for positivity and womanhood, her latest album Behind Enemy Lines is a burst of hope and energy. In her mission statement it reads, “To bring a new movement to the idea of knowing Jesus Christ Our Lord. In today’s society, the youth are faced with many hard challenges in trying to identify who they are and to find love among a nation of people. So often they are left unmotivated, spiritually.” The singers voice is a voice of reason while standing as a leader behind her message. However, both her parents set the path for greatness even before her birth; her Father, Chester Andrews, an accomplished Gospel Songwriter and Producer, and Mother, Angela Andrews, Singer, Actress, and Play write – through their guidance, faith, and love of music – Adia sais, that it was inevitable she would develop into the passionate Christ centered Artist she is today.
AllMessiah aka Messiah Ramkissoon has won at The Apollo, went on a 5-city tour with Grammy-nominated singer Kelly Price and a lot more. He will be performing as well.
Poet, Hurtjohn, is a unique artist who’s words carry weight behind them. At 23 he has been featured on stages throughout the tri-state as an artist; published in newspapers as a journalist; and visited schools as a speaker. Using hard-telling imagery, theatre, and word play – the young artist pulls from inspirations dating back from Aldous Huxley to Kanye West. Representing a growing NJ art scene, and the power of expression this story-teller puts on a show.
Come and be inspired by artists of tomorrow. Minds who eloquently, and artistically, express the inexpressible.
Lets all be moved.
