meet the crew

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Main Man is a breath of fresh air to today's music production. With his passion for a new sound and ear to hear a different side of music—making him the producer of the future.

Born in Minnesota and raise on the Minneapolis sounds of Prince, Jimmy jam and Terry lewis, Andre Fisher and assortment of others musical influences. He prides himself on producing from the heart. In 2005 Main Man was one of the founder of Mainstream Music INC, continuing to develop a sound like no other working with local artists.

Nikoya Mcknight, Shyilla, Sainttripp to name a few also national artists such as Shawnna (of DTP) Project Pat (of Three 6 Mafia). Currently working with Mobile Jazz founder Andre fisher in high schools and recreation centers—giving teenagers a voice and helping them develop their love for music

Main Man founded H.U.G.E Music in 2019, a brotherhood of producer and writers that are destined to change and enhance the sound of music as it is today. 

Mickey Breeze is a DJ, artist, and teacher with over a decade of musical experience, starting at just 5 years old. A true multi-instrumentalist, he plays trumpet, drums, piano, violin, and cello. By age 8, he was producing electronic music, and by 10, DJing became his natural next step—blending live performance with beat production.

Known for using a drum pad controller to enhance sets with live percussion and original beats, Breeze specializes in hip-hop, EDM, R&B, lo-fi, and custom edits. His notable performances include SXSW, Twin Cities Pride, Tostitos Cantina Bowl (Super Bowl), Dilla Days, and SOUNDSET Festival. He’s also been the house DJ for the Minneapolis-based show Candy Fresh and is a 7-time Twin Cities Beat Battle Champion.

As a producer, he’s scored a short film for artist Shuree Rivera, produced for local hip-hop artist Niles, and taught with the Twin Cities Mobile Jazz Project.

TL is a self-taught audio engineer with nearly 8 years of experience in live sound, audio engineering, and music production. Her journey started with curiosity, learning beatmaking in high school and falling in love with the art of sound.

Specializing in hip hop and R&B and the flexibility to branch out, TL is dedicated to delivering mixes that are polished, professional, and true to the artist's vision. As one of the few Black women in the field, she’s motivated to inspire others, make her mark in the music industry, and prove that her skills are undeniable.

SWIITCH (real name Cory James) is a Minnesota native that has been producing music since early 2015. He started his career singing. In the 11th grade, he went to a music production class and fell in love with producing. Music helped him isolate and stay out of trouble as a teen. His style ranges from EDM, hip-hop, R&B, country, etc. (You name it, he can produce it.) Some of his favorite producers are Timbaland, Dr. Dre, and Suicideboys, to name a few. He loves bringing out the best in people, no matter who he works with. His ultimate goal is not money, but to be heard—and for people to feel his music.

J-Rhodez is an American musician, producer, vocal arranger, singer, and engineer with a natural ear for music. He started his music journey in a church setting, singing and playing with various choirs. J-Rhodez recalls that at the age of 12, during a shut-in prayer, the drummer didn’t show up. He walked over to the drum kit and played as if he had been playing for years. It was his first time ever playing drums—and he never looked back.

His style of music varies across multiple instruments, as well as many multifaceted genres. Drums are his first love! In 1997, he taught himself to play the keyboard. By 2003, he had learned how to play the bass. He is a pure natural.

Some of his influences include Prince, Mint Condition, and the legendary gospel group Commissioned. He has also collaborated with various artists and groups, such as Sounds of Blackness. "I want to use my gift to glorify the Kingdom of God and inspire others as well."

Dosage is a highly skilled professional with nearly two decades of experience as a beat maker, composer, and producer. He has had the privilege of collaborating with a diverse range of talented artists, DJs, musicians, and producers—both locally and internationally—including individuals from Canada, the UK, and Australia. Dosage has also contributed his music and expertise to schools, summer programs, and various studios within the Twin Cities, empowering youth, individuals, and groups to express themselves.

Producer Broderick Williams was born in Houston, Texas, but raised in Minneapolis. He was inspired by his dad, who often played old-school music around him. Broderick picked up the passion to recreate the sounds he heard on the records. At the age of 9 years old, his dad bought him a keyboard, and he's been producing ever since. He says his style of music is untraditional, unorthodox, and melodic. Some of his favorite producers are Kanye West, Juicy J, and Bink. He has produced for Chicago rapper Valee Taylor and Minnesota's very own Bdot Croc.

2x Emmy Award-winning producer Ryan Bynum—a Washington, D.C. native—is a versatile musician who brings creative and technical dexterity to every performance, whether performing solo or accompanying renowned artists including Debbie Allen, Mike Malone, Ice Cube, Diana Ross, Jellybean Johnson, The Steeles, The Petersons, and many others. Ryan has been the musical director for many organizations, including Community Covenant Church in North Minneapolis, the Minnesota Black Music Awards, and Here's The Truth on the CW Network. His adaptable style covers a spectrum of genres ranging from R&B, hip-hop, jazz, gospel, and classical. Ryan has called the Twin Cities home since attending the McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul.