Occasionally, an artist comes along and reaches people in a way that you just can’t fake – that is certainly true of Jack Red. A Chicago native and second generation entertainer, Jack has been onstage since the age of 7. He started singing in his grandfather’s church, which led him to stages all across his hometown, singing alongside his brother and in various ensembles.
As a singer and producer, Jack has captured the attention of several prominent artists and industry tastemakers. As a producer, his work has been commissioned by international brands such as McDonalds, EA Sports, ESPN and most recently, NIKE and the 2016 Olympics. As a collaborator, Jack has performed on elite stages such as Lollapalooza, Pitchfork and the iconic Saturday Night Live. Jack and hometown hero Chance the Rapper, took to the studio and created what Adweek calls “…a new kind of national anthem” for the USA. Jack’s versatility to command the stage, as lead and supporting member, is both impressive and indicative of his character. All of which has nurtured Jack into his own with a very impressive set of accomplishments.
Outside of his explosive work as an artist and collaborator, Jack understands the importance of serving the community, the youth in particular. He runs a songwriting and recording workshop, called Rhyme Room, in partnership with After School Matters. As a native of Chicago’s South Side, Jack recognizes the need for more positive outlets in the city. Jack believes that music should be viewed as a method of self-expression and is a positive alternative to the violence that plagues the inner city streets of Chicago. In his words:
“Music definitely saved my life. The level of vulnerability that being creative brings is both intoxicating and enlightening. Having music as an outlet offers a therapeutic form of expression instead of embracing the grim side of my city.”
Jack’s voice is pure power- reminiscent of the soul singers of the unforgettable Motown era. His sound is two-part, cinematic and nostalgic, carried by Boys II Men style harmony and infectious grooves. His live performances offer an emotional experience filled with laughter, trips down memory lane and all around good vibes. Having had some time to develop as a solo artist and a newlywed to his high school sweetheart, Jack Red is eager to tell his story and experiences through music. His debut project “Homegrown”, is a narrative of Jack’s experiences in love, loss, success, and affliction. The newest single titled “Homegrown” is an anthem of pride for everyone. He says:
“It’s an ode to those experiences that make us who we are. Being homegrown is about embracing who we are at the core and then living our lives from the inside out”.
Jack’s story has been featured in a range of prominent media, including WCIU’s You & Me In The Morning, Chicago Reader, FADER, The CW and many more. Through conscious and heartfelt lyrics, soulful harmonies, and feel good vibes, Jack Red advocates personal growth and positivity from every walk of life.

Singer/songwriter/composer Asia Monique’s fresh sound and powerful vocals add renewed substance to the true essence of R&B. Asia has been a student of music from early childhood. Her lessons in music theory and Chicago grit solidify her foundation, allowing unrestricted and unconventional creative expression. Her mother has served as her main motivator and source of wisdom. She admires the work of Etta James, John Legend, Chris Brown, Jazmine Sullivan, and Frank Ocean.

For the past 5 years, Asia Monique has partnered with several artists on the Chicago scene, gearing up for her solo career. Her passion for and dedication to her craft, along with her larger-than-her-hair personality, have propelled her music to the forefront of up-and-coming vocalists. With an unrelenting drive, Asia strives to create classic tunes that people can relate to today or 20 years from now.

Asia’s debut EP, Looking Glass features a thoughtful and inner-focused approach to story telling. From single “Heroin,” which features the gutsy play on words with a central focus around love, to that of a broken and uneasy conversation with “Solitude”. Up-and-coming producer, iProduceWNDRS shared Asia’s vision of depth and passion with her first project, taking her soulful, sultry sound and coupling it with the a fusion of distorted synths, speaker knocking bass and ethereal effects. The EP was recorded and mixed at Soundscape Studios under the direction of Jabari Rayford, with whom she credits her confidence in experimentation.

D’Zhari is a vocalist/songwriter/performer from Chicago, IL.