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Lynsey Ann Moxie - Lynsey Ann Moxie is a vocalist/songwriter from the South Suburbs of Chicago. Growing up in the choir and singing as a 1st soprano classical music, she found her jazz roots while attending Spelman College. Her sound is rooted in those that have inspired her from Chaka Khan, to Phyllis Hyman, to Ella Fitzgerald. Lynsey's lyrical story-telling, harmonies, and ethereal journey is influenced by soul, rhythm, and spoken word that indulges in the dimensionality of authentic experiences.

Manasseh - Manasseh Croft known as “Manasseh” was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago. He has always possessed the gift of music and with that came formal vocal training through the church and starting with his mother whom herself was a vocalist. He is currently working as a vocal coach and songwriter in which he lends his assistance and talents to local Chicago singers and rappers.

Khemistry - Women in Hip Hop are often looked at with skepticism about their abilities as lyricists. Khemistry used those doubts to fuel her ambition. Believing that SHE must create a path to her goal has been her blueprint. Music has always been apart of Khemistry’s life. Khemistry could mimic the lyrics of any male rapper, but when she discovered MC Lyte and Queen Latifah, she knew there was a place for her in rap music. They both overcame rough circumstances and conquered the music industry, Khemistry saw herself in them, and believed she could as well. She faced a lot of tragedy in her life, but nothing has stopped her from pursuing her dreams. It wasn’t until after the loss of her Nanna August 24th, 2008 and the recent violent murder of her cousin September 21st, 2016 that she really began pursuing a career in music full time. Her cousin would often say “ForeverWorkin”, his words became Khemistry’s mantra, and ForeverWorkinEntertainment was born.