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Wearing many hats in the composition and production of his own music, uPlaya's Up & Comer-HANIBAL- knows a thing or two about putting on a ONE MAN ACT! He writes, performs, and produces all of his indie/electro-pop mixes on one laptop, using a single mic, often in the recording studio of his apartment bathroom. Hanibal's music pulls from a mix of influences including The Postal Service, New Order and the Nine Inch Nails, and has been described as "the best 80s dance music not made in the 80s."

From the low-lying coastlands to the snow capped mountains of Kenya, Africa, Vinie Chwani aka Kenyan Boy incorporates the diversity of his homeland into the nuances of his music. Honing an international influence fronted with a universal appeal, he combines the best of reggae, hip hop, and pop with the heart and soul of his vocals to get people around the world singing along. A mastermind in the studio with a knack for collaborations, Vinie also recently launched his own production company, Kenyan Boy Productions, and helped to co found the music group Afro-Geng. Comprised of 6 artists from diverse backgrounds, the energetic sextet recently released their debut, "Take Over," which has been described as more a movement than music. Check out his hit single "Like You"! You'll be hooked from the get-go!

Meghan Trainor, a 16-year-old singer/songwriter from Nantucket has been immersed in music her whole life. Coming from a family of musicians, Meghan has been performing since age 7 and has been writing and producing her own music as early as 11-years-old. With a varied set of influences ranging from her own father to Michael Buble to JoJo, Meghan has a soft sound that reaches and touches deep. And while you might think this young pop star would have little time for extracurriculars and a normal teenage life, you might just want to think again.... Meghan is very involved in her community and at her high school, where she is a member of The Nauset High School Treble Chorus as well as the singing soloist and only female trumpet player in her school's jazz band. She would definitely have my vote for homecoming queen!

Representing Up & Coming uPlaya Artists on the West Coast are the boys of HAZEL. Rocking an appeal that is oh so CALI, this hot new group knows how to excite the imagination and tap into the souls of all who are listening. With super catchy lyrics, narratives that evoke emotion, and the chords to bring it all together, Hazel might just be on the brink of hit song stardom!