member profiles

Singing in Japanese, Bulgarian, Spanish, Italian, French, German, mostly English, in the woods, in the streets, in the shower, in bars, nightclubs and theaters, trotting around the world with a big smile and very big hair… this is April Henry. Her genres are as wide-ranging as the artists who have influenced her as a songwriter and a performer—from Billie Holiday and Tina Turner to Cyndi Lauper, David Bowie, Florence and the Machine, and Lana Del Rey to Janelle Monae.

April Mae blends Americana, jump blues, rockabilly, and swing with smoke ‘n honey vocals, washboard, cigar box guitar, banjo, mandolin and upright bass. Serving up high energy deep vintage vibes is their specialty. As their biodiesel Boogie Bus proclaims it really is “All About The Boogie!”

With a sound built on cigar-box guitar, slap bass and washboard, no trio is more fun, taking familiar roots genres and twisting them around Mae’s elbow-gloved, gold capped fingers.”- Mary Armstrong, The City Paper.

Born Anthony Aquino, son of Dominican immigrants — AQ is a millennial like no other. Raised during the golden era of hip hop, in the Highbridge section of the Bronx, AQ was exposed to music of all types. His first love was bachata but at age 16 he picked up the mic for hip hop and never looked back. AQ’s debut album NO BETTER DAY$ COMIN’ became a classic in the New York underground hip hop scene. With the singles such as “Where I’m From,” “Better Daze” and “To My City” AQ accentuates his ability of storytelling and profound lyricism. AQ switches gears and shows his versatility with hits like “Flexin’ on My Ex” and “Difference.”

Aramide is a Multiple Award winning Afro-Soul, Jazz and RnB artist. With a vast experience in the Music industry, she has lent her voice in various capacities, some of which include being a member of the Board of Governors of The Recording Academy (the Grammys®) Washington D.C. Chapter (2019-2021), a Country Judge at the Amazing Voices Africa Talent Show, among others. Aramide is a lover of live music, who plays both the saxophone and guitar. Ever the avid performer, Aramide has performed at the various events in Nigeria, Ghana, United Kingdom, Dubai, United States, Canada and other countries.

Originally from London, Grammy® nominated songwriter Wayne Wilkins moved to LA and quickly earned a name for himself songwriting and producing records for major artists. His latest project ARELIUS he has gone back to his roots in classical contemporary piano music.