Ezinma

Known for her unlikely fusion of classical music and hip-hop, New York-based violinist Ezinma built an audience in the latter half of the 2010s by posting unique covers of well-known trap hits. The viral success of her videos, particularly Future's "Mask Off," led to high-profile opportunities outside the classical world including a tour with Beyoncé and collaborations with Stevie Wonder and Kendrick Lamar. Sometimes referred to as "Classical Bae," Ezinma became an advocate for exposing minority children to classical music and in 2020 launched a recording career with her first...