RESIDENT ARTISTS

Soul Science Lab (SSL) is a music and multimedia duo powered by Chen Lo and Asante Amin. The two are storytellers who inspire the future. SSL is dedicated to creating a celebrated body of work and cultivating the next generation of iconic artists. The duo’s current projects include Soundtrack ’63, Make a Joyful Noize (commissioned by Carnegie Hall), and The Renaissance Mixtape (commissioned by the Apollo Theater). SSL has released three studio albums: Footprints, The Visitor: Alter Destiny, and Plan for Paradise. SSL has also developed a culturally responsive education platform for music creatives and educators at Soul Science University—just call them innovative Afro-futuristic griots.

Chen Lo

Chen Lo is a seasoned emcee, songwriter, educator and creative director. He has toured the globe as a musician and worked with premier cultural arts institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, and 651 ARTS. Lo has also shared the stage with the likes of Common, Erykah Badu, Rapsody, Sunni Patterson, and The Last Poets. He has recorded notable collaborations with international artists Stogie T and Cheikh Lô. His life is a tapestry of art and impact.

Asante Amin

Asante Amin is a gifted multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and educator. He has shared the stage with several globally renowned artists, including Rhiannon Giddens, Jessica Care Moore, Blitz the Ambassador, Ismael Kouyaté, Mos Def, GZA, Wynton Marsalis, and others. Amin is also a MetLife Meet the Composer award winner.