Wayne Heard / Fatboi Goat
Fatboi Goat is a Detroit-born artist whose music captures the raw realities of pain, trauma, and resilience. Growing up on Dexter Avenue, one of Detroit’s most dangerous areas, he channels his experiences into a unique sound and writing style that speaks for the streets and the struggle. Influenced by legends like Cassidy, Lil Boosie, and Young Jeezy, Fatboi Goat’s music resonates with those who’ve faced adversity, blending rap, pop, and hip-hop into authentic storytelling.

A standout performer and songwriter, he gained recognition winning the White Star nightclub showcase and releasing the EP Fatboi and Friends, along with several buzzworthy singles. He has collaborated with notable artists like Large Amount Entertainment, Bronco Boys, and BMF True, and even starred in the Tubi TV film City Mansions. With his new EP, Fatboy and Friends 2, dropping February 25th, Fatboi Goat continues to inspire by turning struggles into success while pursuing his mission to break generational curses.

The Primordial is a producer and experimental artist originally from Norwalk, Connecticut, now based in Mount Kisco, New York. Growing up in a household where Talking Heads, Billy Joel, Sting, and classical music were always spinning, music was in his DNA early on. But it was seeing Gorillaz’ “Clint Eastwood” and “19-2000” on MTV at age five that made the spark personal—the moment he first chose what music meant to him.

That curiosity quickly turned into creation. From shoebox drum sets with Chinatown cymbals to learning guitar at nine and drums at twelve, he immersed himself in music both inside and outside of school bands and orchestras. That inventive, boundary-pushing energy still drives his artistry today.

Describing his sound as immersive, playful, and alive, The Primordial pulls primarily from hip-hop while filtering in global textures, particularly Eastern influences. Rather than stacking layers, he focuses on making every sound matter, building psychedelic and melancholic soundscapes that evolve with emotion. His debut album, Eye of the Giant Mushroom, is a surreal, instrumental trip that captures his experimental roots and relentless dedication to growth—moving from a laptop and earbuds in a basement to a focused studio setup with professional monitors and hardware.

Beyond his solo work, The Primordial has collaborated with guitarist and educator Lindy Day, producing her debut vocal cover of Gorillaz’ Clint Eastwood. He’s now developing a new EP, a sample pack, sync library, and content hub while preparing the release of that cover.

Known for transforming everyday noises—like rubber bands stretched across styrofoam or found sounds recorded in the field—into instruments, his process is as unconventional as it is intentional. With drums as the heartbeat of every track, his music thrives on detail, experimentation, and emotion.

Guided by the belief that “No matter how tough life gets, as long as you’re breathing, there’s a chance. Keep moving,”The Primordial creates music meant to immerse listeners and let them feel heard. He may call himself “the guy with the weird beats,” but those beats are carving a distinct sonic footprint—one that bridges experimentation with emotional weight, and sets the stage for his future in mixing, mastering, and eventually film scoring.