Kenichi Thomas (aka DJ Just Nine) has been exploring music without regard for genres from a young age. That expansive taste, plus a desire to perfect the craft of DJing has earned him notable achievements like touring with Atmosphere; serving as I Self Devine's tour DJ for five years; and performing on high-profile stages like Rock The Bells, SxSW, Low End Theory, Afropunk Festival, 2018's Super Bowl Live, and Soundset. Just Nine currently holds down the decks for Minneapolis hip hop artist Greg Grease, countless club nights throughout the Twin Cities, and as a founding member of the future-funk band Astralblak (formerly known as ZULUZULUU). Together with Astralblak, he has released two albums on Sound Verite Records (2016's "What's The Price" and 2018's "Seeds").
With family roots in Chicago, and raised on the Southside of Minneapolis, Michel.Be comes from the power of Jazz, revolutionary Soul & Funk, Hip Hop, House, and altogether music of the African Diaspora. Michel.Be continues to evoke spiritual power through music while creating positive dance spaces and artistic opportunities for Womyn, Transgender, Gender Non-conforming, and Queer People of Color.