Las Vegas poet Demetri Manabat brings powerful storytelling to Important Ears Only. A 15-time slam champion and viral spoken word artist, Demetri turns love, grief, and loss into healing art that pushes poetry into the mainstream.

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Luna carries a kind of quiet power that comes from deeply observing the world around her. Her work: whether it’s music, film, or performance; feels intentional, like every frame, every lyric, every note has a heartbeat of its own. She’s not chasing visibility. She’s documenting presence. And that’s what makes her an essential voice for Important Ears Only this October 24th.

When you talk about Las Vegas artistry that actually moves people, really moves them, you can’t avoid the name ItsRayiGuess. He’s one of those rare artists who can walk into a room full of chaos, pick up a mic, and somehow bring everyone back to center. The city knows it. The people know it. And for anyone still learning, October 29th at The Usual Place will be your introduction to why he’s become one of Las Vegas’ most respected and quietly celebrated wordsmiths.

If you’ve ever stepped into a Las Vegas nightclub and wondered how to really catch the attention of a woman, you’re not alone. The Strip is full of guys trying too hard; flashy fits, overpriced bottles, corny pick-up lines and most of them miss the mark completely. That’s where Host Justice Jackson comes in. Known for holding down the mic at Vibe Distribution and setting the tone at events across the city, Justice has the unfiltered truth about what actually works.

On September 23, RoseParade brings his energy to Important Ears Only, a stage built for talent, storytelling, and community. His performances balance lyrical precision with laid-back swagger, and while his past collaborations add credibility, it’s his voice, presence, and perspective that stand out. He’s teasing his new single, “Walk on Water,” which further cements his connection to LBC culture while introducing audiences to the next evolution of his sound.

Discover Chimini-Yoka, a Las Vegas-born R&B, Gospel, and Neo-Soul artist, performing at Important Ears Only on September 23. From founding Ess West Fest to her project How’s Your Heart, Chimini brings soulful storytelling and cultural vision to the stage.

Jerrytheblack joins Chimini and Rosey for Important Ears Only on Sept 23, delivering raw storytelling and soulful energy at The Usual Place.

Dre Woods is redefining Las Vegas R&B with soulful vocals, authentic storytelling, and performances that connect across generations.

MilesLow performs for the Important Ears Only at The Usual Place. Check out The Distribution Companies upcoming event with Mileslow.

Reason performs for the Important Ears Only at The Usual Place. Check out The Distribution Companies upcoming event with Reason.

At The Usual Place, Mann is coming with a curated live set. Stripped back and intentional. It’s a chance to see an established artist in a raw setting, where the words matter and the crowd is actually listening. No hype men. No auto-play. Just real bars from an artist who’s already had hits, and still shows up like he’s got something left to prove.

Falcon for Important Ears Only. Falcon doesn’t just perform. She glides between dimensions. Raised on Broadway show tunes and the glow of center stage, her roots are theatrical, but her voice is pure R&B with a twist that feels otherworldly. Her presence? Think goddess meets glitch in the matrix.

Tanna Marie,  is an R&B musician born raised in Las Vegas, Nevada who has wow’d audiences with her captivating performances. Performing at a plethora of local lounges and venues as well as the The Space LV, Brooklyn Bowl, and the Life is Beautiful festival.

Words from the eye of a photographer; Petit Monstre has taken his photography career and has turned his images into spoken words, creating vivid images from his tongue. The double entendre is a masterpiece in itself, but his creativity is beast like in this small city.

Vic Smith joins the Distribution Company for an Important Ears Only showcase at the Usual Place in Las Vegas. Check out the emerging Las Vegas Music Artist & watch the Music Mogul shine.

MiMi joins us for the Important Ears Only showcase at the Usual Place. Learn more about our spotlight artist of the evening and catch her performance Live!

Hailing from the vibrant city of Las Vegas, 21-year-old Remedi is a multifaceted artist making bangers as a singer and rapper. As one of the few Black female artists emerging from Vegas, she brings a Neo-Soul sound and Old-School spoken word voice to the music scene.  Her music is available everywhere under Remedi. She’s not Next Up, She’s Right Now. Her latest release "Free Yo Mind" is a beautiful example of a flower blooming in a dark room.

On March 18th, The Distribution Company celebrated a milestone that felt bigger than a birthday, it marked one year since launching its signature Vibe Distribution series. What began as a local gathering has grown into a vibrant cultural movement. And for this anniversary celebration, held in collaboration with The Trend LV, the team doubled down on what makes these events special: community, creativity, and authentic Las Vegas culture.