City of God

In the winter of 2006, City of God exploded on to the music scene, showcasing their fresh new style of music and incredible talents. City of God is a band that has transcended from their hip-hop roots to combine tranquil hip-hop lyrics, upbeat dance music and smooth R&B melodies. Their influence from all music genres has combined to create a unique sound that has been capturing more and more audiences. A wide variety of musical influences, including Jamiroquai, N.E.R.D, Earth Wind & Fire and John Legend, show through in their diverse music catalog.

The Ft. Lauderdale-based band has created a loyal fan base of supporters with their live shows. Their highly energetic shows have left a mark on audiences across various regions. Many have said City of God’s show is a non-stop party. “We have a lot of fun performing and look like it, too!” says Smalls, lead vocalist of the band.

The hip-hop/pop band is complete with many essential components that make any band successful. Band members include drummer Raphael Ramos, known as “Industry,” bass guitarist Rocco Milord, lead guitarist Gunnar Vingren, vocalist Stephanie Magro, Tiago Magro, also known as DJ Zion, on turntables and synthesizer, and lead vocalist Danny Foganholi also known as “Smalls.”