ATLANTA · HIP-HOP / R&B
Shunna Redd
Shunna Redd brings Atlanta attitude, agile rap delivery, and an ear for R&B melody to Big Shiv’s Bar Starz. Her style moves between intricate bars and sung passages, giving her room to be direct, playful, and personal within the same musical world. That versatility makes her a natural match for Big Shiv Productions’ approach to crossing genres.
Their partnership spans the warm-weather energy of “I Cannot Wait for the Summer,” the personal expression of “Hello World,” and the collaborative chemistry of “Playa Persona” with Tornado Da Kang and Cesamillion. The catalog also includes the two-song release I’m Dreaming of a Redd Christmas. Explore the releases below, then follow Shunna for her wider catalog, videos, and next performances.
The Big Shiv collaborations
I Cannot Wait for the Summer
Hello World
Playa Persona (feat. Shunna Redd & Cesamillion)
Winter Wonderland
Ms. Grinch
GEORGIA · HIP-HOP / RAP
Tornado Da Kang
Tennille, Georgia’s Tornado Da Kang pairs rapid, articulate flows with a versatile approach to rap and melody. A Bar Starz mainstay and the CEO of 5K Music Group, he brings Southern character and a performer’s energy to his ongoing partnership with Big Shiv Productions. Their work connects the Georgia and Minnesota independent music communities through recordings and live appearances.
The five-track Kang EP gives listeners a focused introduction to that partnership: “K.A.N.G.,” “Playa Persona,” “Bars,” “Big Poppa,” and “Street Pastor.” The collaboration extends to “On Yo Neck,” alongside Dolly B and OG Clockwise, and “Big Moves” with Vageeda Brown. Hear each track below and follow Tornado for the rest of his catalog and video releases.
The Big Shiv collaborations
K.A.N.G.
Playa Persona (feat. Shunna Redd & Cesamillion)
Bars
Big Poppa
Street Pastor
On Yo Neck (feat. Tornado Da Kang, Dolly B & OG Clockwise)
Big Moves
TWIN CITIES · HIP-HOP / SPOKEN WORD
Veez Riddlez
Veez Riddlez brings an MC’s command of language and a spoken-word artist’s attention to meaning to the Bar Starz circle. The Minnesota artist and Ascending Master Group CEO is also a creative partner in The Collective, working alongside Big Shiv Productions to bring independent voices to the stage. His place in the movement reaches beyond recording into hosting, performance, and community connection.
His released work with Big Shiv includes both Twin Cities Cypher installments. No. 1 joins Veez with Breezy2Fresh and Treasure Baby; No. 2 expands the circle with B Money, A.P.E. Vonte, Percy The God, The Great Wiggz, and Stash Stacks. Together, the tracks capture the collaborative spirit behind the Bar Starz. Start with the cyphers below, then explore Veez’s artist pages for his solo music and official videos.
The Big Shiv collaborations
Twin Cities Cypher No 1 (feat. Veez Riddlez, Breezy2Fresh & Treasure Baby)
Twin Cities Cypher No 2 (feat. B Money, A.P.E. Vonte, Percy The God, The Great Wiggz & Stash Stacks)
MINNEAPOLIS · R&B / SOUL
Starbourne
Starbourne brings a soulful vocal presence to Big Shiv’s Bar Starz, connecting the intimacy of R&B with the energy of live performance. The Minneapolis singer’s creative practice also includes musicianship, acting, and dance—an expressive range that carries naturally into her work on stage. Within the Bar Starz circle, she adds a melodic voice to a community that spans hip-hop, poetry, and soul.
Her collaboration with Big Shiv Productions, “Let’s Take It Slow,” puts that connection at the center of a smooth R&B single built around patience, closeness, and atmosphere. It is an invitation to settle into the music and let the vocal lead. Listen below, explore her Spotify catalog, and connect on Instagram and YouTube for more music and performance updates.
The Big Shiv collaborations
Let’s Take It Slow
ST. PAUL · HIP-HOP / RAP
Karson Blu
St. Paul rapper Karson Blu brings a direct voice and confident presence to the Twin Cities independent music scene. Music runs through her family: she credits her mother’s experience as a rapper and performer as an early inspiration for her own path. Her live history includes appearances at 7th St Entry and Fine Line, alongside a recording catalog built through solo work and collaborations.
“Call My Phone” connects Karson with Big Shiv Productions and brings her voice into the Bar Starz catalog. The partnership places her individual personality within Big Shiv’s wider network of independent artists, producers, and performers. Press play below, then follow Karson’s official profiles to explore her broader body of work, music videos, and new releases.
The Big Shiv collaborations
Call My Phone
MINNESOTA · HIP-HOP / FUSION
Breezy2Fresh
Minnesota-raised Breezy2Fresh draws on his Cameroonian heritage, West African musical influences, and a lifelong connection to hip-hop. Writing since childhood, he approaches music as a fusion artist, finding inspiration in life, love, anime, and sounds across genres. His work with Ozone Creations and his Twin Cities stage appearances reflect that collaborative, versatile approach.
With Big Shiv Productions, Breezy has released both “Bite Down” and “Finesse,” building a partnership that gives his voice room to stand out over Big Shiv’s production. He also appears with Veez Riddlez and Treasure Baby on Twin Cities Cypher No. 1. All three collaborations are collected below. Follow Breezy’s official pages for the wider catalog, videos, and the next chapter of his music.
The Big Shiv collaborations
Finesse
Bite Down (feat. Breezy2Fresh)
Twin Cities Cypher No 1 (feat. Veez Riddlez, Breezy2Fresh & Treasure Baby)
More from the Bar Starz catalog
Last Breath
Vageeda Brown & Big Shiv Productions
Strong Still
XHOIXE Thundersun & Big Shiv Productions
Bigger Things
FREEGODS & Big Shiv Productions
