Carsan (C4rsan), winner of the THOP Fest Tour Bay Area competition, poses backstage before his championship performance. The Fresno, California rapper and CEO of Rubi Records earned a spot at The Happiness of Pursuit Festival with a standout performance. Every great performance has a memorable moment. At the Bay Area stop of the THOP Fest Tour, held at the iconic Waterfront Rodeo in Rodeo, California, that moment came before the first beat even dropped. Carsan walked onto the

SPXTRM, winner of the THOP Fest Tour Las Vegas competition, is known for blending spirituality, conscious hip-hop, and thought-provoking lyricism. His unique artistic vision earned him a spot at The Happiness of Pursuit Festival. Not every artist wants to tell you who they are. Some artists want to challenge how you see yourself. That was the impression left by SPXTRM, the winner of the THOP Fest Tour Las Vegas stop and the latest artist to earn a performance slot at The Happ

TMGE (The Martin Gachiri Experience), winner of the THOP Fest Tour High Desert stop, poses in front of a vibrant mural. Known for blending hip-hop, live guitar, and deeply personal storytelling, TMGE earned a performance slot at The Happiness of Pursuit Festival. The High Desert stop of the THOP Fest Tour featured no shortage of talent. Artists from different backgrounds, genres, and styles stepped onto the stage with the same goal: earn a spot at The Happiness of Pursuit Fes