Live music, all in the Empire’s alleyway!
See Dakotah Faye, S.P.G. Da General, Jantzonia and Gordon Bird outdoors at the historic
Empire Arts Center!
Dakotah Faye
Starting out in Minot, ND, Dakotah Faye has gained a lot of notoriety in the Mid-West. With his ability to not only rap, but also excel in other genres. He began making music in his bedroom back in 2009. Mixing new and old in a perfect blend of rap/pop. Working with artists like Rittz, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Tech N9ne, Afroman, mgk and more. His critically acclaimed album hell was boring is a personal dive into the mind of a former addict. Using stories of pain and triumph. He hopes to show you a new perspective through his music. Oh, and Dakotah Faye Doesn’t Exist.
S.P.G. Da General
Born D’Von Undrea Morris-Spearman on April 28, 1987 in Newton, TX, his mother Sonja Lorez Morris-Williams moved him to Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 2. Along with his 4 other siblings, life was hard at times but he made the best of what they had and was raised on family, loyalty, and respect. He applies what he was raised and establish it to his music and his performances. His love of music started at the age of 15 when he was inspired to make instrumentals from his cousin imdope marino. (Tatadrian Green). D’Von did not start writing music until the age of 17 when he attended Douglass high school. Influence by legends such as Scarface, Tupac, Nas, and Big K.R.I.T., his study for music took a heavy part of his childhood where he was bullied and ridiculed for his broad and different mindset to the world. Listening to disco, music of the 80’s, 90’s, 60’s love songs, spark his passion for his creativity. After a short military career where he moved to Bismarck, ND. He met with Chicago native Nehemiah Williams (Cpt. Breeze) where they formed the music group known as Y.T.B. (Young Therobreds). The duo went to write and recorded three mix tapes (Three Headed Monsters, Self-xplanatory, and Therobred Chronicles) and finished the first album Therobred 101 which was inspired by his grandmother. (Creola Lewis).
S.P.G. has now written over 150 Songs and released for albums as a solo artist (Starseed Experience, Beautiful Catastrophe, Universal Revelations & Perceptions of Duality) His Spiritual Journey and awakening has broughty peace love and unity to all new Hights and wonders. Known for his outrageous personality and lyrical talents. He has open and preformed for some of the biggest names in the Entertainment industry. (Juicy J, Yelawolf, Waka Flocka, Kid Ink,) S.P.G. Brings a certain Infectious energy that is not only entertaining but love and enlightenment.
Jantzonia
Jantzonia is a hip hop artist from Grand Forks, ND. Coming from such an unclaimed area, Jantz has been focusing on giving his listeners anthems they can call their own. He has associated acts with many midwest artists. Backed by the ZEN PEOPLE movement, Jantzonia's latest project "Law of Attraction" is 15 tracks of documented life that is exciting, emotional, and uplifting all together!
Gordon Bird
A modern disco-pop artist blending the infectious grooves of funk and blues, Gordon Bird brings a fresh, contemporary sound. Drawing inspiration from legends like James Brown, Michael Jackson, and Prince, as well as the futuristic flair of J-Pop sensations Perfume, Gordon creates music that’s both nostalgic and cutting-edge.
Hailing from a small town in South Dakota, Bird is on a mission to take the world by storm, transitioning from local performances to the global stage. With a dynamic stage presence and a sound that gets everyone on their feet, Gordon has already made waves by performing alongside Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and captivating audiences at Dartmouth College, Gathering of Nations, and hundreds more!
As Gordon Bird continues to push the boundaries of pop music, he is poised to become the next big name in the international music scene.