chi-town

There are at least 3 artists known as D.O.D.: 1) D.O.D. (Dance or Die) are a trio of Spanish producers formed in 1997. Their underground anthem 1, 2, 3, 4 on french label Pro-Zak Trax from the same year has been re released several times through over a decade. 2) Do or Die a four piece band from San Francisco, comprising of two women and two men who are no longer playing together. 3) Duo of Darkness a three piece band from Groningen; The Netherlands comprising of three friends rhymin' their way to the top.

The Cool Kids are a hip hop duo based in Chicago, Illinois consisting of Antoine "Sir Michael Rocks" Reed and Evan "Chuck Inglish" Ingersoll (originally from Mount Clemens, MI). They are signed to the independent Chocolate Industries via their own label C.A.K.E. Recordings. After meeting in 2005, and releasing three mixtapes onto the internet through their MySpace page, they released their debut EP The Bake Sale in 2008.

"JDP's flow is infectious and the beats are bangin' and, really, what else do you need to get people going?" -URB Magazine" Chicago Music Artist JDP, has been making music since 15. From selling mixtapes out of his backpack to having his "Air Raid" project placing him in URB Magazines Next 100 issue in 2009. In 2006, while attending Columbia College Chicago, JDP formed Flyy City Media Group with partner Jay Torres, and built a buzz performing with major recording acts such as Rich Boy, Shawnna, Cap-1, GLC, Yung Joc & HotStylez, The Cool Kids and Gemini.