Shelley Nicole's blaKbüshe, M'Balia

Soul/funk outfit blaKbüshe is fronted by Shelley Nicole, who dominates their live shows with a fierce stage presence. Armed with empowering anthems, like the "irresistible dance groove" (Curve Magazine) of their single "blaK Girls," and a raw rock immediacy—which Shelley Nicole describes as "Nona Hendryx meets Black Sabbath"—blaKbüshe brings a brash, four-on-the-floor energy.


M'Balia is a Philly-based singer-songwriter trying to spread a little love in the world, or at least make a soundtrack for those trying to do so. She started singing around the kitchen table with her family, the most gorgeous 4-part harmony you could ever imagine. Her sound has been described as sometimes rock, sometimes pop, but always full of soul.