The Jammin’ MIC CHECK showcases the best local music in Milwaukee.
Vincent Van Great & Amanda Huff…
Vincent Van Great and Amanda Huff are both uniquely accomplished and versatile musicians based out of Milwaukee, WI. The pair together? An indomitable force. This past September, Huff and Van Great graced Wisconsin with the first product of their collaborative efforts, a 7 track EP titled Troublemakers. Hailed by Milwaukee Record as “one of the best releases in Milwaukee music this year”, Troublemakers is a flirtatious and playful sonic experience relayed through a lens of contemporary R&B, funk, and pop.
Well known throughout the city for his masterful production, silky vocals, and infectious charisma, Vincent has been the opening act for several major names including Tory Lanez, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco, Public Enemy, BJ the Chicago Kid, Bone Thugs, as well as a special guest appearance for the Eric Andre Live show. As an artist who has paved the way for the ever-budding Urban music scene in MKE, he has made his mark while repping SAFS Crew and rocking with Uni-Fi Records on his well-received projects including UnGREATful and A Tape Called Fresh (Co-starring Dana Coppafeel). Van Great is deeply dedicated to changing the narrative of what artists can do to elevate one’s city. For him, this includes local partnerships like Bublr Bikes and Roast Coffee [where their Best Selling Meal is branded the“Vincent Van Great” in his honor]. In addition, his talent has been reflected on by several major media outlets including The Source Magazine and Cartoon Network. As a strong advocate for the community, he has also received mutual respect from platforms in his hometown i.
Also well established in her field, Huff has been gaining consistent traction since the 2018 release of her highly acclaimed debut album Hemiptera. After garnering multiple awards , Huff has gone on to open for esteemed acts such as Sugarman, Shilpa Ray, The Shacks and Foushee. Known for her impressive vocal capabilities, clever compositions and ability to straddle multiple genres, Amanda has garnered her reputation through composing for local film, fronting vocals for experimental jazz septet “Strangelander, vocally arranging and performing through the VUCA collective, and spearheading multiple dark-pop side projects. Currently her energy has been put forth towards establishing her new band “You Win !!!”, an experimental pop collaboration with local producer This Random Machine.
Hear more of the Troublemakers EP here.
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