Art Laboe with Persuaders, MC Magic, and more

MC Magic, born Marco Cardenas in Nogales, Mexico, is a Phoenix-based artist known for English-Spanish hip-hop ballads and R&B rap. He founded Nastyboy Records and gained fame with "Down for Yours," featuring Roger Troutman. His solo album "Magic City" topped Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. With hits like "Mamacita," he collaborated with Cuco, Lil Rob, and Baby Bash. In 2020, he launched a beauty line named after his songs and signed artist Jay Roxxx to his label.

Zapp, led by Roger Troutman, revolutionized '80s funk with their vocoder talk boxes and grooves. From Hamilton, OH, they collaborated with Bootsy Collins, scoring hits like "More Bounce to the Ounce" and "Dance Floor." Roger's solo successes included "I Want to Be Your Man." Known for their influence on electro-funk, they played a role in Dr. Dre & 2Pac's "California Love." The group's lasting legacy was marked by platinum success and tragic loss in 1999.

Amanda Perez, born in Fort Wayne, IN, is known for her unique blend of urban soul. She writes, produces, and sings, gaining fame with hits like "Angel." Signed by Virgin, her albums "Angel" and "I Pray" hit Billboard's Top 100.

San Francisco's Latin rock band Malo, formed by ex-Malibus & Naked Lunch members, hit it big with "Suavecito" in 1972. Known for blending rock, jazz, and Latin, they collaborated with producer David Rubinson and Santana's guitarist Jorge Santana.