With unique style and sound, the multi-talented MC/ Producer/ Activist, MH the Verb is quickly becoming one of the East Coast's top crossover artists. As a producer, MH has built a following by incorporating electronic production with live instrumentation, bridging the rhythmic foundation of jazz with the new age sounds of electro-pop and Hip Hop to create a fusion of genres known as "New School Soul." As a vocalist and songwriter, MH the Verb brings listeners back to the 90s golden era of conscience Hip Hop while still maintaining pop/R&B appeal, as his lyrics provide both flash and substance - MH utilizes poetic anecdotes, imaginative rhyme schemes, catchy hooks, and crafty wordplay in addressing the social & political issues facing his generation. In 2010, MH combined his music ambition with his passion for activism and founded the social media movement, BuildorDestroy© to empower young people to build a better future by destroying negative behavior. MH the Verb continues to use his art as a catalyst for positive and progressive change.

A Cool Stick is a Baltimore based Hip-hop band that combines live instruments with intelligent lyrics. Their creativity and work ethic has warranted the group much success and recognition including opening slots for Drake, Sam Adams, Big Sean, and Citizen Cope, as well as recent recognition as "Baltimore's Best Hip-Hop Act" by the Baltimore City Paper. Consistently playing shows in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC, the band has every intention of expanding the list in 2011. With high-energy live shows and quality studio releases, ACS continues to generate thousands of downloads, gaining fans wherever they perform.



Front man and lyricist Luke O'Brien leads A Cool Stick, possessing a stage presence and energy that becomes more infectious as the crowds grow. Behind Luke are three musicians whose chemistry and bond has developed exponentially since the bands birth in 2009. With Matt Wong on bass, Brian Aranda on drums, and Sean McKeon on guitar, the band puts together an innovative, high-energy live performance that pushes the boundaries of Hip-Hop.