CUPID

In 2007, Bryson “Cupid” Bernard shuffled his way into the hearts of millions with the up-tempo party song “Cupid Shuffle,” which also inspired the popular dance craze of the same name. From appearances on nationally syndicated TV and radio talk shows, such as “The Dr. Oz Show,” “The Steve Harvey Show,” and “The Tom Joyner Morning Show,” to breaking the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest line dance assembled, Cupid has reshaped dance music and created an entirely new genre.

The son of a preacher, Cupid grew up doing three things: singing, dancing and DJing. He began his artistic career by belting out hymns and playing the piano in church, where he became the youth choir director at age 14. Pulling from the culturally rich influences of his upbringing in central Louisiana, Cupid’s sound is influenced by blues, rock, soul, gospel, and hip-hop to create a sound and brand that effortlessly transcends racial and generational boundaries.

As a certified trainer, he released an exercise DVD in 2013 called CuRobiks™ Fitness after losing over 40 pound doing routines that incorporate aerobic dance with squats, jumping jacks, and pushups. Despite his extremely busy schedule, Cupid continues living his dream as a musician known throughout the world and an entrepreneur constantly building his empire.

Cupid has proven to be a powerful force through his foundation Positopia (Poz-itopia), which mentors youth in schools and churches, organizes a yearly toy drive, and participates in breast cancer awareness campaigns.