Music

COOL KIDS

Well known hip-hop duo The Cool Kids were listed in Rolling Stone’s Ten Artists to Watch in 2007 and their song “I Rock” was heard on an episode of HBO’s popular TV series “Entourage.” The duo, consisting of Antoine “Mikey Rocks” Reed and Evan “Chuck Inglish,” has collaborated with several other musical artists including Lil Wayne and DJ Benzi. http://www.myspace.com/thecoolkids

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K’NAAN

K’naan, a Canadian poet and hip hop artist from Somalia, has a sound that fuses Bob Marley, conscious American hip hop, and brilliant protest poetry. His debut album, The Dusty Foot Philosopher, was released in 2005 to critical acclaim. He has worked with artists including Nelly Furtado, Mos Def, The Roots, Dead Prez, and Pharoahe Monch on performed on tours such as Live 8 and Breedlove Odyssey. http://www.myspace.com/knaanmusic

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3OH3

3OH!3, an American hip-hop and electronica band from Boulder, Colorado, is having a phenomenal year. 3oh!3 is one of the 6 artists to watch by Rolling Stone in 2008, and were the bona fide breakout stars of this year’s Warped tour, signing on for all legs of the 2008 tour after their performance on the Denver leg of the 2007 Warped Tour blew the crowds away. http://www.myspace.com/3oh3

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Men Women & Children

Rounding out the musical line-up for Esurance ICER AIR is Men Women & Children, who are known for their infectious over-the-top live performances with their fusion of rock, disco, pop and funk.http://www.myspace.com/menwomenandchildren

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The Real DJ Spider

DJ Spider, one of the most renowned and popular DJs in the world today, has cultivated his sound to include an eclectic mix of cuts that draw from nearly every genre of music. His current residencies include some of the most highly acclaimed venues in the country, including Pure in Las Vegas, Club Reserve in Chicago, and Stingaree in San Diego, as well as frequent appearances at Hollywood hotspots such as Winstons, Area, and Les Deux. http://www.myspace.com/djspider