Featured Artists

Featured Artist:

2AM Ricky

2AM Ricky is an award-winning recording artist, storyteller, and creative force blending music, culture, and impact. Known for emotionally honest songwriting and immersive performances, Ricky has made history as the first Black trans masculine artist to chart Top 3 on the iTunes Electronic charts while using his platform to push conversations around identity, mental health, and visibility forward. Creator of “modern dandy music,” Ricky crafts musical experiences that remind us joy isn’t the absence of grief, it’s what can still exist beside it.

Featured Artist:

Neverending Nina

Neverending Nina, is an award-winning artist/community cultivator hailing from the great musical city states of Port Arthur, TX by way of New Orleans, LA. With creditable relationships with powerhouse entities such as The Recording Academy, NFL, ESSENCE, GLAAD, TIDAL, Advocate, NAACP, FOX SOUL, OUTLOUD MusicFest, LA/San Fran/NYC and World Pride to name a few. Neverending Nina’s debut ep (PRESENT), along with her new ep (VISION) and multiple featured career single releases, showcase how she combines advocacy in her art by mixing various musical genres in expressing universal lessons on love, relationships, and self-acceptance to create change.

Featured Artist:

Ariyah Jané

Ariyah Jané is a pioneering Black Trans-Woman originally from Montgomery, Alabama, who has established herself as a formidable presence within the arts and music landscapes through her remarkable entrepreneurial drive and musical prowess. Her creative foundation is built upon extensive experience in Blues, Gospel, and Musical Theatre, including notable appearances at Carnegie Hall and in the production of Ain’t Misbehavin’.

Ariyah’s artistry seamlessly blends the traditions of Blues with Gospel Quartet, resulting in a soulful and commanding vocal style that speaks with genuine heart. This transformative musical journey reached a significant milestone in 2024 with the release of her acclaimed debut EP, Dear Ariyah, which earned high praise and confirmed her status as a compelling new talent.

In addition to her performance career, she serves as the CEO and founder of Muses and Moguls. This creative network is dedicated to supporting independent artists by providing a community and essential resources to help curate spaces that honor the artist, first.

Since relocating to Seattle, Washington, Ariyah has become a vital advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, focusing her efforts on healthcare, housing, and public service for gender non-conforming and queer people. During her inaugural year in the city, she has made a significant mark on the local scene by performing and headlining stages for major events including the Capitol Hill Block Party, FolkLife, and Pridefest. Her community contributions were further recognized when she was honored with the 2025 Community Captain Award by the Seattle Seahawks.

Featured Artist:

Jayza

At 27 years of age, Seattle’s own powerhouse singer, Jayza has performed throughout the city. Jayza has showcased her talents at the Moore Theater, the Paramount, as well as Benaroya Hall. Jazz, R&B, and gospel influences paired with her classical operatic training create the melodious, unique and soulful stylings of Jayza. Following the release of her latest single “Take The L”, found on all platforms, Jayza completed a West Coast tour. Shortly thereafter, Jayza completed an overseas European tour. Today Jayza focuses on using her talent to connect and touch the souls of those who love a good tune. She is honored to give back to Seattle.

Featured Artist:

Sway & Swoon

Founded in 2015 by Seattle-based artists and cultural workers Moni (JusMoni) and Stasia (Stas Thee Boss), Sway & Swoon Unit, formerly Sway and Swoon DJ Collective, is a Black Queer-led DJ and cultural project creating intentional spaces for connection, celebration, and collective care. Rooted in sound, storytelling, and community stewardship, Sway & Swoon Unit curates experiences that center Black Queer women, gender-diverse communities, and adjacent communities through music, nightlife, and cultural programming. Their work challenges the lack of infrastructure for Black Queer artists by building spaces grounded in healing, collaboration, resource sharing, and radical joy. Sway & Swoon continues to expand its commitment to intergenerational connection, cultural preservation, and music as a tool for belonging, liberation, and collective imagination.

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