Robert Glasper with Yasiin Bey and Lupe Fiasco

Chicago-born Lupe Fiasco is a Grammy-winning hip-hop artist known for his cerebral lyrics and hits like "Superstar" and "The Show Goes On." He gained fame with Kanye West's "Touch the Sky" and achieved success with albums like Food & Liquor and Lasers. Lupe's collaborations include Ed Sheeran and producer Soundtrakk. His creative independence and innovation have kept him influential. Besides music, he serves as a visiting professor at MIT.

Robert Glasper, born in Houston, is renowned for blending jazz, hip-hop, and R&B. He has 5 Grammys and an Emmy. Known for the Black Radio series, he’s collaborated with legends like Erykah Badu and Common. Glasper also won a Peabody for "Mr. Soul!" and champions Black music and culture through his innovative work.

Derrick Hodge, a Philadelphia-born bassist and composer, excels in jazz, cinematic, and R&B genres. He's known for his work with the Robert Glasper Experiment and collaborations with Maxwell, Terence Blanchard, and Common, contributing to Grammy-winning albums. Hodge debuted solo with "Live Today" in 2013, followed by "The Second" in 2016. He's played pivotal roles on albums like Maxwell's "BLACKsummers'night" and Glasper's "Black Radio." His third solo project, "Color of Noize," released in 2020, showcases his innovative fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and soul.