Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), best known as Aaliyah, was an American singer, dancer, model and actress. Introduced to audiences by R&B singer R. Kelly, Aaliyah became famous during the mid-1990s with several hit records from the songwriting/production team of Missy Elliott & Timbaland and their associate Steve "Static" Garrett. Aaliyah soon joined Timbaland's R&B and hip hop collective, the Superfriends Clique.

Devante Swing (born Donald Earle DeGrate, Jr, on September 24, 1969 in Hampton, Virginia) is an African American record producer, songwriter, and singer. One-quarter of the R&B chart-topping group Jodeci, Devante Swing served as the group's leader, main songwriter and producer. He is the older brother of Dalvin DeGrate.

Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971 in Portsmouth, Virginia), better known as Missy Elliott, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, MC, and record producer. With record sales (including singles) of over 24 million worldwide and 7.6 million domestically, she is the highest selling female rapper of all time. She is the only female rapper to have six certified platinum albums by the RIAA, including one double platinum plaque.

Bubba Sparxxx (born Warren Anderson Mathis on March 6, 1977, in LaGrange, Georgia) is a Southern rapper. In addition to the commercial success of his "Ms. New Booty," Sparxxx is most notable for his hit singles "Ugly" and "Deliverance" and for achieving success as a country rapper. A pioneer of country-rap, his most notable hit is "Ms. New Booty" featuring The Ying Yang Twins which peaked at 7 in the United States.

Nicole Monique Wray (born July 1, 1981) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, rapper and model. Wray first rose to fame when she sang on rapper and music producer Missy Elliott's debut album. After working in the studio with Brian Alexander Morgan, Mocha, Missy Elliott, Suga Mike, and other producers, Wray released her debut album Make It Hot in 1998. The album became one of the biggest selling albums of the year.

Timothy Z. Mosley (born March 10, 1971), better known as Timbaland, is an American musical composer, R&B record producer and rapper whose style blurs the distinction between R&B, hip-hop, pop and dance music. With partner Magoo, he is a member of hip-hop duo Timbaland & Magoo. Timbaland has been considered similar to producers such as Brian Eno, …

Chonita Coleman (born in 1971 in Portsmouth, Virginia) is an American singer-songwriter. In 1993 Chonita went to New York and live in a two story house with the Swing Mob Crew called the Bassment. While there, Coleman, Missy Elliott, LaShawn Shellman, and Radiah Scott wrote many songs for their group, Sista.

Darryl Pearson is an American guitarist, record producer, and songwriter. Originally a part of DeVante Swing's Swing Mob collectve, Pearson has worked with artists such as Missy Elliott and Timbaland, and has produced songs for acts such as Mya ("It's All About Me" and "Moving On", both co-written by Sisqó of Dru Hill) and Total.

Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15 1975 in Washington, DC), known by his stage name Ginuwine, is an American R&B singer and an occasional actor. Signed to Epic Records since the mid-1990s, Ginuwine has released a number of platinum-selling albums and singles, becoming one of the most successful R&B artists of his period.

Magoo (born Melvin Barcliff on July 12, 1973 in Norfolk, Virginia) is a black rapper who is best known as one-half of the hip-pop duo Timbaland & Magoo with record producer Tim "Timbaland" Mosley. Like Timbaland, Magoo got his start in the music industry as a member of DeVante Swing's Swing Mob when mutual friend Missy Elliott got DeVante to sign the both of them when he signed Elliott's group Sista.

Tweet (born Charlene L. Keys on January 21 1971) is an American R&B, soul, and neo soul singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

Skillz (formerly Mad Skillz, born Donnie Shaquan Lewis in Detroit, Michigan) is an African-American rapper. Known as a talented freestyle rapper, Skillz has not received widespread acclaim outside of the hip-hop community, but within that community he is considered one of its best performers. Skillz was born in Detroit, but, at a young age, made Richmond, Virginia his home.

Stephen "Static Major" Garrett is an African-American producer and singer/song-writer from Louisville, Kentucky. He has worked with artists such as the late Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Destiny's Child, Brandy and JoJo. A number of his songs have appeared in Films as well as games. He has also worked with other producers. For example, Scott Storch, Timbaland, Dr. Dre, and Jazze Pha.