Derek Chapman was born and raised in Philadelphia until relocating to Plymouth Meeting as a teenager. Derek found himself intrigued by all things belonging to the art world from visual art to music. While exploring the Philadelphia art realm in the recent years, Derek decided he wanted to help establish platforms for artists while creating an environment that allows for people to network and connect with one another. Ultimately these environments would help bring more exposure to artists. Derek and his friend Dennis, then partner up to form Patchwork in order to help set these platforms for artists.
Dennis Milburn, a Philadelphia native, was born and raised in the city of brotherly love. After graduating college, Dennis moved backed to Philadelphia. Seeing the underground art ecosystem of Philadelphia, Dennis partnered with Derek with the mission of creating an atmosphere for artist to thrive in. Dennis's focus is for the artist as well as enjoyment. He feels that enjoying life is key and experiencing art is an important factor in the enjoyment of life. He aims to "set a platform for all artists, regardless of what realm or area any artist is in."
Aubrey Howard works with Spirit Medicine to hold space for profound inner healing and transformation. In her workshops she combines aspects from her training in Transformational Breath, Yoga & Shamanism in order to permanently clear past memories and traumas in the energetic field. In her work she hopes to inspire a return to our true essence and connection with Mother Earth through the magic of the breath and the power collective healing.
Whis Grant is a songwriter/Rapper and emerging artist coming out of the Greater Philadelphia Area.
Whis's music is a representation that through adversity and hardships we can find the strength within ourselves that can propel us towards greatness. This viewpoint is what manifested Within Him Is Strength.
Divine, whose rap handle is Sleepy Dah, makes music that combines elements of jazz with the hip hop, trap, funk and R&B genres embraced by his generation of music listeners. Known as a
dynamic tenor saxophonist, prolific composer and jazz bandleader that paid his dues in the New York jazz scene. His performances include the horn line of the Dave Matthews Band during the Grammys, with Rihanna at the MTV Video Music Awards, with Solange Knowles at the Guggenheim and many others notable
headliners.
Regothereshego is a new age, Philadelphia based, independent artist, that converges soul, pop, punk, and trap in immaculate songwriting and hypnotizing melodies. Through her irresistible hooks and captivating stage energy, Regothereshego connects with her audiences on an interpersonal level. Keep your eyes gazed on this half Guatemalan, half Vietnamese rising star.
Ziggy Zombie, a Jersey raised artist specializes in what he likes to call conscious trapsoul. With his music, he plans to carry listeners along with him on his journey to becoming a righteous man. With a perfect blend of gritty beat selections, soothing melodies and undeniably real lyricism, Ziggy is determined to give his fans all of him in hope to inspire them to find and be like themselves.
