clockwise from top right: Mackenzie Johnson, Gabriel Mayers, Noah Hunt, VanJess, Anjuli Stars, Hunter Valentine
You know all about Linda Perry but what do you know about the aspiring musicians in her new show? Make Or Break: The Linda Perry Project begins tonight and we’ve created a handy cheat sheet so you know all you need to know about the recording artists on the premiere episode.
From a R&B sister duo to a street musician to a classically trained singer-rapper this cast is chock full of multitalented artists. We can’t wait. Tune into the Make Or Break: The Linda Perry Project premiere tonight at 10 PM ET/PT.
Omar
Omar
411: Members include guitarist Candice Martello and drummer Nick Fanelli. Omar has made a name for itself in the underground indie movement in Philadelphia.
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Anjuli Stars
Anjuli Stars
411: A solo artist from Miami that writes, raps, and sings her own compositions. She’s classically trained from the Berklee College of Music and considers her style to be conscious hip-hop. She has worked with Busta Rhymes, Pitbull and The Game.
Essential Listening: “Fish In The Water”
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Gabriel Mayers
Gabriel
411: A solo artist living in Brooklyn. He earns his living as a “busker” playing acoustic guitar in the subways of New York City. Gabriel performs a mix of cover songs and originals to make ends meet.
Essential Listening: His cover of Bob Dylan’s “One More Cup of Coffee”
Hunter Valentine
Hunter Valentine
411: A rock band currently living in Brooklyn, New York. The current members include Kiyomi McCloskey (lead vocals/ guitar), Aimee Bessada (lead guitar/ vocals) and Laura Petracca (drummer/ vocals). They have released three albums and have toured with Cyndi Lauper on her “She’s So Unusual” tour.
Essential Listening: “Liar Liar”
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Mackenzie Johnson
Mackenzie
411: 20-year-old singer/songwriter from Newtown, Pennsylvania. She taught herself guitar at the age of 15 and decided to skip college to focus on her music career. She lives with her parents and tours the coffee houses of her town, playing small shows.
Essential Listening: Her cover of Beyoncé’s “Drunk In Love”
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Noah Hunt
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411: Born and raised in Kennewick, Washington, he now calls Los Angeles home, and has a strong local following, playing at some of LA’s hottest venues such as The Viper Room and The House Of Blues.
Essential Listening: “Aftershock”
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VanJess
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411: R&B duo consisting of sisters, Ivana and Jessica Nwokike. They grew up in Nigeria and came to the United States with their family seeking better healthcare for their ailing mother. The sisters grew up mostly singing in church before they started a Youtube channel of covers and originals that received considerable traffic.
Essential Listening: This 90’s R&B Medley
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For more in depth cast biographies click here! Make Or Break: The Linda Perry Project airs Wednesdays at 10 PM ET/PT.