ARTIST, MODEL, ACTRESS

SOUTH JERSEY

At a young age, Carina Barrios found herself drawn to music. One of her earliest memories is watching and listening to Michael Jackson with her grandmother, an experience that ignited her creative spark.

Her media presence and self-managed brand show an independent-artist who is driven. Carina’s Instagram bio reads,“I am my own damn experience”. If you know her, then you know that Carina Barrios is not only talented but goes after what she wants with all goals in mind.

Carina’s recent tracks, One of One (2024) and Do It 4 Me (2025) show her emotional depth and her ability to create club ready music. Her style is smooth with a mix of R&B and Pop infused, with lyrics that reflect both aspiration and the everyday emotional experience. In Carina’s own words, her song Nervous, “is special because anyone can enjoy it! Bump it in the car, club, home, wherever you are.”

Barrios’ local identity and New Jersey roots gives her a raw but authentic edge. Providing her with an origin many fans relate to, while being able to transcend beyond local boundaries. She draws from personal experiences and emotional honesty, a narrative that will continue to help her connect with listeners and fans.

Carina Barrios embodies the exciting space of emerging artists who combine independence, regional identity and musical ambition. Her New Jersey roots give her character; her music gives her voice. If you’re into R&B/pop artists who build from the ground up, Carina is “One Of One” and one Jersey’s best kept secrets.

ARTIST, RAPPER, SINGER, SONGWRITER

DOVER, NJ

J.R. Prince is an example of an independent artist building from the ground up. With roots in New Jersey and a growing catalogue of singles, he has the foundation and momentum to break further. For fans of fresh voices who haven’t yet hit mainstream, J.R. Prince is worth watching.

From Dover, New Jersey, J.R. Prince is the kind of artist who’s quietly building a body of work and a local following while staying true to the grind. Listen to Prince and you’ll hear a blend of street honest bars, determined hustle anthems, and party bangers. He drops singles and videos that touch on ambition, loyalty, and the everyday pressures of building a name independently. He is quickly building a name and lane. Only time will tell how long it takes until hear of J.R Prince in every corner of the globe.

ARTIST, SINGER, SONGWRITER, MODEL

CAMDEN, NJ

Camden’s music scene keeps producing bold, authentic talent, and Lola is one of the newer voices carving her lane. A singer and model who reps Camden, NJ, Lola has begun building a local footprint through interviews, live performances and a strong social media presence that shows her talent and personality.

She is an artist with a story, a voice, and an intention to be heard beyond local open-mics. In her first ever interview on the Live On 1 & 9 show she delivered an a-capella performance, signaling that her voice, not just production, is central to her appeal. Fans responding on social platforms expressed their love of Lola’s intimacy, delivery, confidence and artistry who relies on talent rather than relying only on heavy production.