Meet the Janky Wheelhouse artists.

A collective of raw, resilient, and rising artists.

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OUR COLLECTIVE

DAWNA

Dawna makes music that sits somewhere between a gut punch and a daydream. Their sound blends lo-fi textures, emotional vocals, and offbeat storytelling to explore the messier parts of being human. With a background in poetry and a love for sounds that don’t follow the rules, Dawna isn’t here to perform perfection—just honesty that move.

Hardy Bourbon

Performing and producing for artists across the greater Portland and Los Angeles areas, Hardy Bourbon transcends boundaries. At just 19 years old, Hardy and his band Burbya produce, mix, and master all of their own sounds—reminiscent of early 2000s hip-hop and R&B. The phrase “It takes a village” couldn’t be more true. Through positive yet grounded lyrics, those who’ve influenced them will always find a presence in their songs, as they continue to expand our sonic perception of hip-hop.

Gen3ve

Gen3ve is a Portland/Houston-based creative, model, and visionary known for blending fashion, movement, and visual storytelling into striking, expressive content. From runway-inspired looks to dance, cosplay, and nature-driven shoots, her work captures a fluid mix of style and identity. Whether in front of the camera or collaborating behind the scenes, Gen3ve brings a bold, imaginative presence to every space she steps into.

JADE

JADE is an artist blending personal experience with research and multidisciplinary practice to create music rooted in depth and intention. Centered on themes of balance, presence, and connection, their work carries a raw yet refined energy. Whether exploring sound or movement, JADE creates with a focus on harmony, awareness, and expressive authenticity.

Jolly Wrapper

Jolly Wrapper — that’s “Wrapper” with a “W” — is a Portland-grown creative flowing through music, spoken word, and visual art. Blending sharp social insight with playful charm and unapologetic weirdness, his work bridges deep truths and light-hearted joy. His genre-hopping sound—spanning hip-hop, bedroom pop, and R&B—brings infectious energy to every performance. Whether he’s dropping bars or doing a lil silly dance, Jolly makes space for both reflection and playfulness.

Offstage, he’s just as curious—into metal detecting, rockhounding, coin collecting, and munching on cilantro. Jolly doesn’t just blur artistic boundaries—he flips them into invitations, inviting everyone to show up fully, joyfully, and unapologetically themselves.

Maliyah

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Refugio

24-year-old hip-hop artist Refugio strives to uplift the community and those whose perspectives don’t often have platforms—leaving no feeling left untold. Refugio is releasing an EP later this month titled How Could I Not Smile and will be performing songs from it tonight.

Wavy Josef

From playing piano at two to producing by twelve, Wavy Joseph has always lived through music. A multi-instrumentalist, poet, and composer, he sees art as essential to life—and life as art in motion. Wavy grew up surrounded by mentorship and community that shaped his sound. A member of the FOURTH EYE TRiBE collective and co-owner of .WavPRO, a Portland-based music publishing LLC, he continues to blend rhythm, poetry, and purpose across every city he touches.

Ruskii

Ruskii is a Portland-based DJ, producer, and artist known for blending hip-hop, soul, and experimental sounds into dynamic sets and original music. He is also the founder of SAAAGE, a creative agency focused on building community and supporting independent artists. Whether performing live or crafting records behind the scenes, Ruskii brings a unique vibe and a deep love for the culture wherever he goes.

PHALSEPROFIT

PHALSEPROFIT is an artist persona built around disillusionment, inner conflict, and the search for meaning after betrayal. Blending dark, emotional soundscapes with symbolic imagery, he explores themes of lost faith, identity, and rebellion against false promises. Walking the line between prophet and exile, PHALSEPROFIT turns spiritual fatigue and personal struggle into haunting, introspective music.

Angel Marie

Angel Marie is a Portland-based singer-songwriter whose lifelong passion for music began in early childhood. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of genres, her sound blends emotional honesty with melodic curiosity. With a voice rooted in both innocence and depth, angelmariemusic creates songs that feel personal, reflective, and true.

Dontae Hariss

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EL CHAMACO

EL CHAMACO (Mark Martinez Diaz) is a Portland-based artist known for his introspective lyricism and grounded approach to rap. Creating from a place of inner peace, his music serves as both refuge and reflection, turning life’s highs and lows into honest expression. Rooted in family and driven by love and resilience, EL CHAMACO brings authenticity and intention to every track he creates.

m8souljah

m8souljah is a Portland-based artist and member of Janky Wheelhouse known for his experimental, high-energy sound blending rage and alternative rap. Influenced by underground internet scenes and artists like Xaviersobased and Che, his music pairs abrasive beats with infectious, hype-driven energy. Whether you’re moshing, dancing, or just catching a vibe, M8Souljah creates music that hits and keeps people moving.

PLETO

PLETO is a Portland-based multimedia analyst and director known for blending data, storytelling, and visual design into impactful work across digital platforms and film. From global brands to local creatives, his projects span social media and the big screen. Whether shaping narratives through strategy or directing visuals, PLETO brings a sharp eye and creative vision to every project.

Top Tier

Portland-born and unstoppable, one of the newest voices in the Janky Wheelhouse collective. Top Tier makes music of her own, so people can know her voice and experience her story.

Though new to creating music, Top Tier pours emotion, personality, and authenticity into each song, exploring her sound and experimenting with what feels real. Her music is relatable, heartfelt, and full of energy just like her. Already dropping new tracks and working on her first EP, Top Tier is just getting started, and her journey promises to be one you’ll want to follow every step of the way.

[E]mpress

[E]mpress is a Portland-born rapper, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for crafting her own beats and shaping a fully self-made sound. Blending music with visual art, her creativity extends into sculpture, 3D animation, and beyond. Whether in the studio or exploring new mediums, [E]mpress creates from a world entirely her own.