Meet Our Team & Partners

Meet the community behind Late Lyrics. From our team to our volunteers, partners, and sponsors — this is the community that makes it happen.

  • A young woman sitting on a running track, smiling, wearing a yellow t-shirt, black shorts, white sneakers, and jewelry, with greenery and a chain-link fence in the background.

    Shrista Tyree

    Founder & Host

    Founder of Nexxt Up Entertainment and creator of Late Lyrics. Shrista produces and hosts the live event, building a platform for artists to perform, connect, and grow.

  • A person with braided hair wearing headphones, a black shirt with red and white accents, standing at a DJ controller with one hand on the controls, in a dimly lit indoor setting.

    DJ Rappy On The Beat

    Resident DJ | PDX Radio

    DJ Rappy On The Beat sets the sound for Late Lyrics, keeping the energy moving throughout the night and supporting artists on stage. Through PDX Radio, he also serves as an event partner, helping provide artist rewards, radio play, and additional exposure for featured performers.

  • Alexander Wright, Graphic Designer for Late Lyrics, headshot with hand partially covering face

    Alexander Wright

    Graphic Designer‍ ‍[View Portfolio]

    Alex designs the flyers for Late Lyrics, bringing each event to life visually. His work helps set the tone and connect the audience to the experience before it even begins.

  • Young man standing outdoors in front of a wooden fence, wearing a black hoodie with a graphic design on the front.

    Rigo Morales

    Event Photographer

    Rigo captures the moments that define Late Lyrics, from live performances to crowd energy. His work highlights the artists, the atmosphere, and the experience of each event.

Late Lyrics 2026: in partnership with the Multnomah County Cultural Coalition and the Oregon Cultural Trust

  • Support by these partnerships helps us expand affordable, community-driven opportunities for artists and audiences across Portland.

    MCCC Facebook & Instagram

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Our Community Partners

Late Lyrics is proud to be supported by organizations, media platforms, and community partners who help uplift the local hip hop and creative scene.

  • Late Lyrics is proud to be a 2026 Community Cultural Participation Grant recipient, in partnership with the Multnomah County Cultural Coalition and the Oregon Cultural Trust.

    Together, these organizations support arts and cultural programs that increase access, uplift underrepresented voices, and strengthen community connection through creative expression.

    MCCC Facebook & Instagram

  • Late Lyrics is proud to be a 2026 Community Cultural Participation Grant recipient, in partnership with the Multnomah County Cultural Coalition and the Oregon Cultural Trust.

    Together, these organizations support arts and cultural programs that increase access, uplift underrepresented voices, and strengthen community connection through creative expression.

    MCCC Facebook& Instagram

  • For more information on MusicPortland, follow their social media pages and visit their website:

    Website | Instagram

  • NW Breakout Show on JAM’N 107.5 hosted by Cool Nutz, every Sunday Night from @8-10pm. For more information, follow their social media pages and visit their website:‍‍ ‍Instagram | Jam’n 107.5

  • Welcome to the Neighborhood radio show brought to you by Klyph Works and hosted by DJ Klyph, every Saturday Night from @8-10pm.

    For more information, follow their social media pages and visit their website:

    Linktree | Instagram

  • Spin 503 is hosted by Shaydo and Danny Ocean. For more information, follow their social media pages and visit their website:

    Website | Linktree

  • Pretty Dope Xperience Radio was founded by DJ Rappy On The Beat and co-founded by Alyssa McPherson.

    For more information, follow their social media pages and visit their website:

    Website| Linktree

  • The Bunker Recording Studios founded by Nick. For more information, follow their social media pages and visit their website:

    Instagram | Engineer

  • For more information, follow their social media pages and visit their website:

    Instagram

  • Atlantis Lounge located in North Portland, is the official venue for Late Lyrics in 2026. For more information, follow their social media pages and visit their website.

    N Mississippi Avenue, Portland

    Website | Instagram

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Late lyrics is Presented by

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and partnered with:

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