Freddie Old Soul is a healer and emcee from the South Side of Chicago, embodying nostalgic renaissance and inspiring creativity through words of affirmation. As she moves and heals others with her words, she heals herself. Through her active role as a medicine woman, along with her dedication to speaking words that free her people, she is on an unstoppable road to restoring and aiding the community.

Freddie’s newest 2022 album, Water, Music & Love, delivers another testament to her refreshing yet familiar authenticity. Water Music & Love depicts a time where Freddie found herself submerged in what truly makes her happy. While on a healing journey towards self discovery, her and Stepchild link up to create a soulful vibe. Sonically the album shows a softer side to the rapper giving us a look into her world when she’s in love. The album and this live experience will be a declaration of self and a recognition of the elements of life that bring balance and therapy.

A remarkable and professional performing artist specializing in hip-hop music. His achievements in the industry have made him a pacesetter with amazing contributions. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois before moving to Iowa City, Iowa for college in 2017 (which is where he resides his artistry), TheZeffsterr is able to tell his story is such a fresh and unique way. His background as a classical, Jazz, and Latin musician gives him a decade’s worth of experience in the industry, coupled with his learned and acquired knowledge and skills, enables him to build a successful brand and career.

Glen “Kurr-is” Waters is a rapper, poet, and educator from Dallas, Texas. During his time in Iowa, Kurr-is has performed as the inaugural emcee for the University’s Black Popular Music Ensemble (BPM) and the University of Iowa Theatre’s All Black Affair Series. Kurr-is’ style of hip-hop fuses hard-hitting southern sound, with lyrical and conscious soul-binding lyrics with various styles of production to fit the mood. As an educator, Kurr-is teaches his students at the University of Iowa about the intersection of poetry and music to aid their artistic journey.