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4th Pyramid is an MC/Producer/Songwriter from Toronto, Canada. In December 2011, he launched the imprint, Silk Ivory, a boutique label that was quickly signed to Universal Music for distribution. Set for release in March...
New York NY
Presented by: Audible Treats
The Cowboys, the Grassy Knoll, J.R. Ewing, the Stanky Leg… Dallas, Texas, is known for lots of things. Progressive, forward-thinking hip-hop has, until now, not been one of them. That’s all starting to change, thanks...
Dallas TX
Presented by: XXL Texas Freshmen
The Cowboys, the Grassy Knoll, J.R. Ewing, the Stanky Leg… Dallas, Texas, is known for lots of things. Progressive, forward-thinking hip-hop has, until now, not been one of them. That’s all starting to change, thanks...
Dallas TX
Presented by: Texas Showdown
Above All Entertainment was formed by CEO Clinton (Checkmate) Davis Jr. in 2002. He determined to follow thru with his father's dream. That dream was making music, and forming a dominant record label. His whole life chan...
Austin TX
Presented by: Def Jam
In 2007, Ace Hood landed a deal with DJ Khaled’s We The Best Music Group and Def Jam. He released his debut album, Gutta, in 2008 followed by Ruthless in 2009. Now with three albums under his belt, Ace’s career c...
Miami FL
Presented by: Life Or Death/R.A.P. Music/Mishka
Action Bronson is a dynamic 27 year old queens breed Albanian beast of a rapper. Bronson a relative newcomer to the sport of rap has in only 1 years time put out 1 mixtape and 2 complete records. His 1st album Dr.Lecter ...
New York NY
Presented by: Nerdcore
Adam WarRock has taken his lifelong obsession with hip hop and comic books and created an Internet sensation. Whether he was being personally cited by Nathan Fillion for his Firefly-inspired Browncoats Mixtape, or openin...
Memphis TN
Presented by: Planet Quebec Opening Party
Ain't No Love, a promising new Canadian group, is made up of two unique MCs (1990 & Beanz), one innovative producer (Love Thy Brother), and an eclectic singer (Saidah Conrad). Hailing from Toronto & Montreal, they have c...
Montreal QC CANADA
Presented by: SOB's 30th Anniversary
The Airplane Boys bring a unique energy and excitement back to the stage. This Toronto-based duo is on the verge of something big. Their band is a fresh sound on the scene, a trail-blazing cutting-edge movement for the...
Toronto ON CANADA
Presented by: iHipHop & Babygrande & Madbury Club
The Airplane Boys bring a unique energy and excitement back to the stage. This Toronto-based duo is on the verge of something big. Their band is a fresh sound on the scene, a trail-blazing cutting-edge movement for the...
Toronto ON CANADA
Presented by: Vibe
The Airplane Boys bring a unique energy and excitement back to the stage. This Toronto-based duo is on the verge of something big. Their band is a fresh sound on the scene, a trail-blazing cutting-edge movement for the...
Toronto ON CANADA
Presented by: Young California
Born and raised in the Fillmore District of San Francisco, Andre Nickatina has been a Hip-Hop/Rap luminary since the release of his critically acclaimed debut, “The New Jim Jones.” A favorite at public venues and on ...
San Francisco CA
Presented by: Reach
At just 17, Andy Mineo was living a dream; he had money, local fame and the respect of his peers. But while attending college in NYC, he finally faced the music—neither was the key to life. Andy, formerly known as "C...
New York NY
Presented by: SOB's 30th Anniversary
ANTHM found his “come up” through hard work and perseverance. Growing up, he never knew his father, but was raised by a strong, single Ethiopian mother who taught him that nothing in life is handed to you. Ant took t...
New York NY
Presented by: Fake Four
Once you find out that Astronautalis was born to a Texas train man with a nose crooked from bar fights and a pretty Kentucky girl who ran away from home at 17 to become a photographer, it becomes clear that he didn’t s...
Minneapolis MN
Presented by: Nerdcore 2
The Backburner Crew is a Canadian hip-hop collective of producers, DJs, and rappers. This phalanx of flavah includes the likes of Fresh Kils, Wordburglar, Timbuktu, More Or Les, DJ Uncle Fester, Ghettosocks, Chokeules, J...
Halifax NS CANADA
Presented by: Vibe
Also known as "The Writer." Born in Inglewood, raised in Watts, his entry into the music industry was working for Rodney Jerkins & Ricc Rude(Destiny Child's - Cater 2 You). Shortly after that he met artists fellow West C...
Watts CA
Presented by: Spinlet
Baloji rhymes in a intensely personal way about his life between the two poles of Belgium and Congo. He was born in Congo but grew up in Belgium. That complex identity has lead him to make some very rich music. The album...
Belgique DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Presented by: Music Matters
Imagine Kanye West being born and raised in Meridian, Mississippi. Now imagine him being produced by Organized Noize. That imagery would create music almost identical to the Crooked Letter state’s next hip-hop heavywei...
Meridian MS
Presented by: Pandora Discovery Den
Imagine Kanye West being born and raised in Meridian, Mississippi. Now imagine him being produced by Organized Noize. That imagery would create music almost identical to the Crooked Letter state’s next hip-hop heavywei...
Meridian MS
Presented by: Def Jam
Imagine Kanye West being born and raised in Meridian, Mississippi. Now imagine him being produced by Organized Noize. That imagery would create music almost identical to the Crooked Letter state’s next hip-hop heavywei...
Meridian MS
BORN SEPTEMBER 7, 1988 ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF CHICAGO IT WASN'T ALWAYS EASY FOR BIG KANNON (DAJUAN WILSON). WITH THE STRUGGLE OF HIS CHILDHOOD AND THE UPS AND DOWNS OF DEALING FAMILY PROBLEMS HE NEEDED A WAY TO RELEASE HIS ...
Chicago IL
Presented by: Music Matters
BIG SEAN BIOGRAPHY Some may call it luck, but for Detroit based MC Big Sean, his chance meeting with Kanye West in 2005 was the exact moment when his hard work finally started to pay off. After rapping for the mult...
Detroit MI
Presented by: Fake Four
Calling Bleubird an MC doesn’t feel complete. Storytellers draw from varied impulses, and Bleubird’s vision is oddly utopian. He takes mere observations, gift-wraps them and re-presents them as spectacles. It’s the...
Ft Lauderdale FL
Presented by: Planet Hip-Hop
Key Information about Bliss n Eso Latest album Running On Air Debut #1 on the Australian ARIA Albums chart and is Platinum in Australia with sales in excess of 100,000 units. Recent Running On Air tour is officiall...
Sydney NSW AUSTRALIA
Presented by: Spinlet
A blindingly bright clarity drives Blitz the Ambassador. With a spot-on sense of flow, he name-checks Basquiat and Lumumba, evokes lovelorn sighs on Accra buses, émigré alienation, history’s shadows. All set to swirl...
Brooklyn NY
BLUNT FANG IS A YOUNG RAP ARTIST CELEBRITY FEMINIST ACTIVIST FASCION ICON DIRECTOR PRODUCER AND UP AND COMING INDUSTRY MOGUL FROM ATLANTA GA. HE IS MOSTLY PREOCCUPIED WITH DRAMATIC BIBLICAL SCALE IMAGERY, SOUTHERN COLLOQ...
Atlanta GA
BLUNT FANG IS A YOUNG RAP ARTIST CELEBRITY FEMINIST ACTIVIST FASCION ICON DIRECTOR PRODUCER AND UP AND COMING INDUSTRY MOGUL FROM ATLANTA GA. HE IS MOSTLY PREOCCUPIED WITH DRAMATIC BIBLICAL SCALE IMAGERY, SOUTHERN COLLOQ...
Atlanta GA
Presented by: Young California
from Oakland California, living in Los Angeles. billboard success.......
Oakland CA
Presented by: Thrasher Magazine
Boldy James is a native of Detroit, MI. His first garnered national attetion with a guest appearance of The Cool Kids record "Tires". Boldy was later featured on the Fat Raps Remix, which was featured on Big Sean's "Fina...
Detroit MI
Currently based in Atlanta, Detroit-native Boog Brown is not only an emcee, poet, and publisher, but she describes herself as a “lover, fighter and artist.” With tracks like “The Essence,” “Dope Girl Magic,” ...
Atlanta GA
Presented by: A3C
Currently based in Atlanta, Detroit-native Boog Brown is not only an emcee, poet, and publisher, but she describes herself as a “lover, fighter and artist.” With tracks like “The Essence,” “Dope Girl Magic,” ...
Atlanta GA
Presented by: Texas Showdown
Straight out of Dallas, Texas, the experimental beat scientist known as Brandon "Brain Gang" Blue started his musical voyage in 2004. Trying to follow in the footsteps of his influences: Timbaland, Missy Elliot, & The Ne...
Dallas TX
Presented by: Madison House
The Brooklyn based electronic duo, Break Science kick off 2012 with the release of their second EP entitled Monolith Code (Pretty Lights Music). As seasoned producers and touring veterans, Adam Deitch and Borahm Lee have...
New York NY
Presented by: A3C
Brother Ali's latest album, Us, is a progression that will establish him as one of Hip Hop’s most enduring figures. While maintaining his intimate approach to songwriting, Ali has broadened his focus to examine life th...
Minneapolis MN
Presented by: Blacksmith Duck Down
Buckshot, born & raised in Brooklyn, NY, is the lead MC for Black Moon & Boot Camp Clik. Buckshot is also the co-owner of Duck Down Music, a 16-year old indie hip-hop label based in NYC. In the early Summer of 2012, Buck...
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: Fake Four
Possessing a hyper-literate, intellectual style of rapping augmented with dizzying elocution that would tongue-tie even the fiercest auctioneer, Busdriver is eclectic and eccentric enough to cite vocalese jazz singer Jon...
Los Angeles CA
Presented by: Quality Control
A Generational shift has taken place in Hip Hop over the last few years ushering in a strong youth movement. Fresh faces, new voices, and a renewed energy is what the audience is gravitating towards. It is easy for an...
Napa CA
Presented by: M for Montreal/Bumbershoot
Cadence Weapon continues to firmly establish his legacy as a sonic pioneer while constantly pushing the rap and electronic music envelope. Following his critically-acclaimed, Polaris Music Prize nominated albums Breaking...
Montreal QC CANADA
Presented by: Reach
An alias representative of the greatest book in all of literature, coincidentally homonymous with rapid-fire weaponry, carries lofty expectations and growing anticipation. Yet, this Midwest-born rapper’s aim is not to ...
Chicago IL
Presented by: Doomtree
Cecil Otter is a compelling musician for the same reasons he’s good with cards. The technique runs on charm, patience, intuition, and precision. Cecil is one of the founding members of Doomtree. As an emcee he’s a...
Minneapolis MN
Presented by: Fake Four
Ceschi (pronounced Chess-key) Ramos has been in a lot of bands. There’s the experimental post-psych-rock-hop-jazz-fusion outfit Anonymous Inc. started in the mid 1990s with his brother David, the genre-defying latin...
New Haven CT
Chali 2na = MC. Musician. Actor. Painter. Renaissance Man. Chali 2na has done it all. From his days growing up on the hardscrabble streets of Chicago’s south side, to his subsequent explosion onto LA’s burgeoning ...
Los Angeles CA
Presented by: Madison House
Chali 2na = MC. Musician. Actor. Painter. Renaissance Man. Chali 2na has done it all. From his days growing up on the hardscrabble streets of Chicago’s south side, to his subsequent explosion onto LA’s burgeoning ...
Los Angeles CA
Presented by: Welcome to Texas
CHALIE BOY Biography Texas may be known as the Lone Star State, but the southern hotbed has been responsible for birthing dozens of rap stars. While Houston, and even Dallas, has gotten a majority of the national spo...
Hearne TX
Presented by: Signature Sounds
After 8 years of making a name for himself on the underground rap scene, Chaundon continues his journey to leave his mark with in the Hip-Hop Community. Chaundon has proved his place in the game with 6 mixtape releases ...
The Bronx NY
Chiddy Bang “Breakfast is the first, most important meal of the day,” Chiddy Bang MC Chidera "Chiddy" Anamege says. “We named our new album Breakfast because this is our first, maybe most important offering to...
Philadelphia PA
Presented by: Life Or Death/R.A.P. Music/Mishka
Children Of The Night (Better known under the acronym COTN) is a Queens based trio comprised of group members Nasty Nigel, Remy Banks and Lansky Jones. After tearing up some of the biggest venues New York City has to off...
Queens NY
Chilldren are a lot more than just one clever and catchy-as-hell hook, though — their self-aware “dickcore” hip-hop is some of the freshest and most original right now. The multi-gender, multi-racial trio has tappe...
New Orleans LA
Presented by: Nerdcore 2
Artist Bio: Chokeules Chokeules ("choke-you-leez") is Toronto's worst kept secret. Best known for his time with veteran hip hop outfit Toolshed, the prolific emcee has exploded onto the scene since he relocated from L...
Toronto ON CANADA
Completing 6 mixtapes with a catalog of over 100 songs in the past 3 years, Chris Webby is quickly accumulating a fanbase of millions. With over 140,000 Facebook Fans, 55,000 Twitter Followers, and 20,000,000 YouTube vie...
Norwalk CT
Presented by: Yours Truly
The 22-year-old Cities Aviv — aka Gavin Mays — might be the most original and is certainly one of the most significant musicians to emerge on the Memphis music scene in the past year. The Memphis native and Overto...
Memphis TN
Presented by: Life Or Death/R.A.P. Music/Mishka
The 22-year-old Cities Aviv — aka Gavin Mays — might be the most original and is certainly one of the most significant musicians to emerge on the Memphis music scene in the past year. The Memphis native and Overto...
Memphis TN
Presented by: Wax Poetics
The 22-year-old Cities Aviv — aka Gavin Mays — might be the most original and is certainly one of the most significant musicians to emerge on the Memphis music scene in the past year. The Memphis native and Overto...
Memphis TN
Presented by: City of Austin (Free Show!)
Eric Mikulak, also known as Click-Clack, is a 21 year old self produced hip-hop and r&b vocalist. Growing up in Austin, Texas, Eric was exposed to and submerged in all different styles of music from an early age. As year...
Austin TX
Presented by: The Warner Sound Captured by Nikon
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New Orleans LA
Presented by: Fake Four
Dark Time Sunshine is comprised of Onry Ozzborn of Grayskul (Rhymesayers) and producer Zavala. Onry and Zavala first met and collaborated while working on mutual friend and rap artist Sleep's 'Hesitation Wounds' in 2009 ...
Seattle WA
Presented by: Welcome to Texas
Dat Boi T, Born & Raised In Houston, Texas In The Neighborhood Of Second Ward. The 27 Year Old Hispanic Rap Artist is affiliated with the Legendary Screwed Up Click Founded By The Late Great DJ Screw (RIP). He is known a...
Houston TX
Presented by: Life Or Death/R.A.P. Music/Mishka
Expect no gimmicks from San Francisco-bred emcee, DaVinci. Though his upbringing in the historic Fillmore District is a far cry from its jazz heyday, he represents a new generation of post-Reaganomic crack-era rap, whose...
San Francisco CA
There is no comparison. What happens when soul meets swag? You get Dee-1, “The One Man Army.” His style is literally so diverse that he creates his own lane in hip hop. Born & raised in the heart of New Orleans,...
New Orleans LA
Presented by: Vibe
There is no comparison. What happens when soul meets swag? You get Dee-1, “The One Man Army.” His style is literally so diverse that he creates his own lane in hip hop. Born & raised in the heart of New Orleans,...
New Orleans LA
Presented by: Suburban Noize
For Immediate Release: For Press Inquires Contact: Verge Media Doug Davis 94...
Los Angeles CA
Presented by: Yours Truly
"Once in a while an artist comes along and shows so much heart, versatility and just genuine talent, that they're impossible to ignore. Therefore it's been no surprise to see Deniro Farrar flooding the pages of the inter...
Charlotte NC
Presented by: Doomtree
Dessa’s first full-length record, A Badly Broken Code, introduced her to a national audience as a rapper, a singer, and a potent, imaginative lyricist. It earned a binder of superlative reviews from sources like NPR, T...
Minneapolis MN
Presented by: Welcome to Texas
3 independent hip-hop groups (Southern Made Click, Fiyah Boy Ent. & Throwed House Click) came together to form their own label DIE SLO ENT. We're focused on promoting innovation & creativity in hip hop -- not just in Aus...
Austin TX
DJ Amen is not only one of the Bay Area's hottest DJs, he is also one of its premiere club and concert promoters, with a knack for discovering hot new talent. He was one of the first DJs on his local hip-hop station, and...
San Francisco CA
AZ-based Fresh85′ has quickly become one of the West Coast most in-demand DJ talents. Whether in the Club/Radio or on Tour, Fresh has expanded his DJ brand to include appearances on Satellite Radio (Shade45), Concerts ...
Phoenix AZ
Presented by: Welcome to Texas
DJ Grip, DJ Since, Young Spinna & DNSFAM official SXSW performers. DJ Grip & Dollaz N Since BIO. Born and raised in the Houston,TX DJ Grip grew up around music ever since he was a child. Being exposed to genres of mu...
Austin TX
Presented by: Music Matters
Want to know why they call DJ Hella Yella the Yella Hulk? Just ask the Southern Entertainment Awards and the Austin Chronicle who both voted him as 2010′s Club DJ of the Year! It’s no question that when DJ Hella Yell...
Austin TX
Want to know why they call DJ Hella Yella the Yella Hulk? Just ask the Southern Entertainment Awards and the Austin Chronicle who both voted him as 2010′s Club DJ of the Year! It’s no question that when DJ Hella Yell...
Austin TX
Presented by: Reach
Behind every successful rapper is a humble DJ. “The DJ is not meant to be in the forefront. You have to be cool with playing your role and laying the foundation for the artist to do what he has to do.” That’s how ...
Philadelphia PA
Presented by: XXL Freshmen Issue
Rapid Ric “The Mechanic”, mans the pipeline of the Lone Star State's top talent, furthering the self-made legacy of Houston’s DJ Screw, Swishahouseʼs Michael Watts, Chamillitary (mentioned in the in 2007 as the 10...
Del Rio TX
Rapid Ric “The Mechanic”, mans the pipeline of the Lone Star State's top talent, furthering the self-made legacy of Houston’s DJ Screw, Swishahouseʼs Michael Watts, Chamillitary (mentioned in the in 2007 as the 10...
Del Rio TX
For over two decades, DJ Scratch has been everyone’s favorite DJ's favorite DJ. Acknowledged as one of the greatest DJs of all time and honored in The Source Magazine as a Hip Hop Icon. On July 2, 2010 DJ Scratch was c...
Brooklyn NY
DJ Spintelect is the self-appointed African DJ, ripping shows and backing flows from here to Accra and back. Yet life these days for this proudly Ghanaian-rooted, Californian-raised and LA-adopted first class record sele...
Los Angeles CA
Presented by: Thrasher Magazine
Working with his cousin Jason Madison,[3] Kennedy released his debut mixtape album 25th Hour in 2008, instantly producing a buzz throughout the south side of L.A. In particular, the song "Watermelon Sundae" was widely pl...
Leimert Park CA
Presented by: Doomtree
Wings and teeth. No two symbols could've been better chosen to represent Minneapolis rap stalwarts Doomtree. The endlessly innovative crew/label has defied categorization from the start, leaving behind convention for wha...
Minneapolis MN
Presented by: The Roxy's AustinRox
Wings and teeth. No two symbols could've been better chosen to represent Minneapolis rap stalwarts Doomtree. The endlessly innovative crew/label has defied categorization from the start, leaving behind convention for wha...
Minneapolis MN
BIOGRAPHY DOPE D.O.D. To say that 2011 has been quite a remarkable year so far for Dope D.O.D. would be an understatement. The career of the Dutch hip hop crew has skyrocketed since the start of the year after releasi...
Groningen THE NETHERLANDS
Presented by: Welcome to Texas
Doughbeezy was born in Cleveland, OH and moved to the Southeast side of Houston, TX at the age of 13. In 2003 he hooked up with a classmate and recorded his first track. Through features, youtube clips and local pe...
Houston TX
Presented by: Nerdcore 2
Brought together by the power of the internet (and perhaps a touch of musical providence), Cincinnati-based computer programmer int eighty and Manchester-area graphic designer c64 have been rocking the more studious side...
Cincinnati OH
Presented by: Madison House
Fresh off the cover of CMJ with their #1 charting album Therapy at 3, Eligh (Living Legends) + Amp Live (Zion I) announce their first ever headlining tour together. The duo made their debut performances together in Decem...
Oakland CA
RECENTLY, APPEARING IN 2 MILLION+ HOUSEHOLDS WEEKLY COMPETING FOR $250k, FINISHING IN THE TOP TIER OF THE DJ COMPETITION / REALITY SHOW "MASTER OF THE MIX". THIS TEXAS BORN PRODUCER / DJ / MC, IS A SHOW STOPPER. IF THE ...
Houston TX
Presented by: Hip Hop Hope Unity Conference and City Takers Weekend
Timothy Igidi (Enlitement) was born in New Orleans but raised near Atlanta, GA. Despite living in an environment that followed culture, he grew up knowing and experiencing the grace of God. Timothy was introduced to th...
Atlanta GA
EPMD is an American hip hop group from Brentwood, New York. The group's name is a concatenation of the members' name "E" and "PMD" or an acronym for "Erick and Parrish Making Dollars", referencing its members, emcees Eri...
New York NY
Presented by: Nerdcore 2
Toronto based producer extraordinaire Fresh Kils, and Halifax Hip Hop megatron, Uncle Fester, are The Extremities. The duo have distilled their highly anticipated sophomore LP into a tight, well crafted ten song album sh...
Toronto ON CANADA
"You know about [Fat Tony] houston's best kept secret.. tell him I told you." - Bun B "While the history of the rap game is studded with commanding voices, big characters, and large bodies -- think Big Pun and Fat Joe...
Houston TX
Presented by: Texas Showdown
"You know about [Fat Tony] houston's best kept secret.. tell him I told you." - Bun B "While the history of the rap game is studded with commanding voices, big characters, and large bodies -- think Big Pun and Fat Joe...
Houston TX
Presented by: Riders Against The Storm
Where can you find the wildest, warmest and most colorful members of humanity? In your own backyard of course! Shot in a 'mockumentary' format, HAPPY PEOPLE is a delightful snapshot of the threads that weave Austin’s E...
Austin TX
Presented by: iHipHop & Babygrande & Madbury Club
Shocking, revolting, yet somehow eternally endearing, the Flatbush Zombies are a genuine mystery in a musical landscape where few still exist. Meechy Darko, and Juice, Brooklyn bred youth with a penchant for gold grills,...
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: Signature Sounds
Bernard "Focus…" Edwards, Jr., son of famed bassist/producer Bernard Edwards of CHIC, is a NY/CT bread, Atlanta based Grammy Award winning producer. He's crafted hits for Busta Rhymes (Respect My Conglomerate), 50 cent...
New York NY
Presented by: A3C
Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Fort Knox has also lived on Long Island, NY and currently resides in Atlanta, GA. He is the pure unadulterated essence of positive energy and thus channels it wherever he goes. H...
Atlanta GA
Presented by: DJBooth.net
FREEWAY BIO: Rappers have been rhyming about hustling, living in the ghetto and the perils of street life since the dawn of Hip Hop. But what distinguishes Freeway, is his unique approach to tackling these subje...
Philadelphia PA
Presented by: XXL Freshmen Issue
The man born Navyvadius Cash is ready to dominate the charts as the 25 year-old Atlanta native’s classic mixtapes have put the streets and clubs in his clutches with his first single “Tony Montana.” “I’m ju...
Atlanta GA
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Future_(rapper) Harold Michael Simmons II (born September 17, 1988), better known by his stage name Future (also known as Future the Artist and Future the Unknown), is an American rap...
Nashville TN
Presented by: Yours Truly
Huntsville, Alabama's G-Side are ushering in a new era of Southern rap. Two of the hardest-grinding MCs in the business, ST 2 Lettaz and Yung Clova witnessed immense struggle firsthand and have worked ceaselessly to carv...
Huntsville AL
Presented by: Life Or Death/R.A.P. Music/Mishka
Huntsville, Alabama's G-Side are ushering in a new era of Southern rap. Two of the hardest-grinding MCs in the business, ST 2 Lettaz and Yung Clova witnessed immense struggle firsthand and have worked ceaselessly to carv...
Huntsville AL
Presented by: Texas Showdown
BET'S 106 & park FREESTYLE friday champion G$Baby continues her success. from austin texas against all odds and more she continues to excel and set the bar. with affiliations with above all ent. she has dominated shows, ...
Austin TX
Presented by: A3C
Gangsta Boo was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. An anomaly within the generally misogynist late-'90s Dirty South rap scene, Gangsta Boo won substantial acclaim among audiences without sacrificing her pride. As the...
Memphis TN
Presented by: Welcome to Texas
Gerald G was born in Compton, California, yet moved to Austin’s historic Eastside when he was merely 4 years old.Gerald G established Monsta Entertainment in 2003 as his self-owned vehicle for business ventures done on...
Austin TX
"The pulse of the group. The heart of the situation." J-O (on Ghost) Sensible. Universal language speaker. The connector and protector. A peace seeker and war advocate when peace fails believer. Kinda like the Unite...
Chicago IL
Presented by: Hip Hop Hope Unity Conference and City Takers Weekend
One that is called "Gifted" is a person that possesses great natural ability. Gifted was born on the West bank of New Orleans, La and has been writing and performing music for over 20 years. His one belief is to entertai...
New Orleans LA
“Most people trying to foray into the hip-hop world try to conform to the stereotypes,” says GO NYC magazine. “For God-Des & She, by bucking the standard, they created their own. In other words, while most aspiring...
Austin TX
Presented by: Planet Hip-Hop
"Guti-Angel", presents himself as an urban hip-hop artist that bets in the multicultural concept that feeds the (and his) world. Also known as Espanhol, "Guti-Angel" rhymes both in portuguese and in spanish, presentin...
Almada PORTUGAL
Presented by: iHipHop & Babygrande & Madbury Club
GZA, aka The Genius, is the most cerebral MC in the Wu-Tang Clan, as well as perhaps the most acclaimed. His cool, precise flow and intricate, literate rhymes weren't as theatrical as Method Man or Ol' Dirty Bastard, the...
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: Reach
High Society is a fusion of Southern Cali-bred visionary/rapper Amisho; singer/ producer J.R. from St. Louis; Akron-born rapper/producer Swoope; and rapper/ singer/writer Suzy from Oklahoma. Emerging solo artists them...
Atlanta GA
Presented by: Welcome to Texas
“I don’t sound like anybody; I sound like HoodStar Chantz” Hailing out of Fifth Ward area in Houston,Tx HoodStar Chantz is an artist determined not only to be the next best thing out of Texas but in music peri...
Houston TX
Presented by: A3C
Hopsin has been described as the new face of West Coast hip hop, known for shocking lyrics that challenge both mainstream rap ideals and those that hype them. His debut album Gazing at the Moonlight was released in 2009 ...
Los Angeles CA
Presented by: XXL Freshmen Issue
Hopsin has been described as the new face of West Coast hip hop, known for shocking lyrics that challenge both mainstream rap ideals and those that hype them. His debut album Gazing at the Moonlight was released in 2009 ...
Los Angeles CA
Formerly known as "Many Styles", the artist I Am Many, is like nothing you've ever experienced, his live shows are one of a kind as he himself is "one of a kind" His self titled debut "Many Stlyles" was released in ...
Brooklyn NY
Whatever happened to the Sugarhill Gang? I WANT MY NAME BACK highlights the rise and fall of former original members of the Sugarhill Gang, Master Gee and Wonder Mike . As original writers and rappers, Master Gee and W...
New York NY
Presented by: Blacksmith Duck Down
When Iron Solomon's dad brought home a copy of N.W.A.'s Straight Outta Compton, a monster was born. The album's collage style—laden with soulful samples, rumbling bass, chunky drum machines, rock guitar hits and brash ...
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: Hip Hop Hope Unity Conference and City Takers Weekend
For nearly a decade, the ministry of Julian “J.Kwest” DeShazier has been an exploration in the relationship between music and faith. As artist, this Chicago native has used his unique rhythm to tell stories of deep m...
Chicago IL
Presented by: Quality Control
J. Pinder has accomplished an extraordinary amount for such a young artist. He has worked with the cream of Seattle hip hop (Jake One, Vitamin D, Kuddie Fresh) and he has worked with characters such as Guilty Simps...
Seattle WA
Presented by: Reach
Who is Json? Maybe you’ve heard him on one of Flame’s 4 albums. Maybe you’ve heard him on 13 letters or any of the other Reach Records projects. You may have picked up his debut album The Seasoning, but the questio...
Iowa City IA
Biography Jasmine Solano is a Brooklyn-based rapper and DJ whose debut single, “That’s Not It” can now be seen on MtvU. Born in Philadelphia, her career began after she took an opportunity to host her own radio ...
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: Hip Hop Hope Unity Conference and City Takers Weekend
At 22 years of age, Jerrell Johnson has God-given wisdom that surpasses that of many of his peers. He has a way with people and with music that could only be credited to God. Jerrell Johnson began writing music at an ear...
Tampa FL
Presented by: Nerdcore
Growing up in Nova Scotia loving rap above all, Jesse began with lighter fare in 1989, embraced hardcore in the early 90s, and found his calling in the independent rap revolution at century’s end. All the while, he wa...
Halifax NS CANADA
Presented by: iHipHop & Babygrande & Madbury Club
Curren$y, Trademark and Young Roddy didn’t just climb the ladder of success – they soared above it. The Jet Life movement took off after the success of Curren$y’s seminal album, “Pilot Talk” on which Trademar...
New Orleans LA
JIM-E-O, born Enyinna Kalu Ogbaa on July 26, 1984 in Imo State, Nigeria,is the son of Kalu Ogbaa, and Clara Ogbaa. The name Enyinna means, ” father’s friend” in Igbo (a Nigerian language). JIM-E-O embraced his fath...
Austin TX
Presented by: A3C
Labeled as “The Peoples Rapper”, Jon Connor is third generation musical talent with the triple threat abilities of writing, producing, and performing. Jon Connor’s innovative style of music using unique beats, mer...
Flint MI
Presented by: Vibe
In the evolving world of music, diversity is the key to success. When JON MCXRO came together, their mission was clear: put all of their talents to the forefront and merge them into one unique sound. JON MCXRO is an a...
Los Angeles CA
Presented by: Green Label Sound
Juicy J is an American rapper and record producer from Memphis, Tennessee and is the co-founder and a member of the duo Three 6 Mafia. He is also the younger brother of Project Pat. His second solo album, Hustle Till I D...
Memphis TN
Presented by: Hip Hop Hope Unity Conference and City Takers Weekend
Imagine a rap artist who in his music balances comedy, weightiness & relevance in order to impact crowds with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Meet the artist, K-Drama, a 27-year-old writer & producer who acts out the King on...
Cincinnati OH
Texas has a new leading lady and her name is Karma Jonze. Known for not following the norm and creating her own unique brand of southern hip hop flows and lyrics, Karma is setting a new standard as she takes the south b...
Austin TX
NEW ORLEANS BOUNCE RAPPER OF 13 YEARS WHO MAKES/MADE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. ENTERTAINS AT VARIOUS MUSIC FESTIVAL AND EVENTS......
New Orleans LA
NEW ORLEANS BOUNCE RAPPER OF 13 YEARS WHO MAKES/MADE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. ENTERTAINS AT VARIOUS MUSIC FESTIVAL AND EVENTS......
New Orleans LA
Presented by: Reach
It’s not a stretch to say the winding road that began in St. Petersburg, FL led Kevin “KB” Burgess straight to God. Raised middle class, divorce left KB and his mother in a poor economic situation, “I went from ...
Tampa FL
Kids These Days comes from Chicago but their music comes from everywhere. With horns, a rapper, a blues-rock trio and a female singer, KTD blends a wide range of influences -- hip-hop, jazz, soul, blues, and classic rock...
Chicago IL
Presented by: Welcome to Texas
Born and raised in Houston, Texas (Southside) and killing with some of the illest bars in the rap game. He’s better known as Killa Kyleon. Receiving his name Kyleon from Houston underground legend Big Pokey and being a...
Houston TX
Presented by: A3C
Born and raised in Houston, Texas (Southside) and killing with some of the illest bars in the rap game. He’s better known as Killa Kyleon. Receiving his name Kyleon from Houston underground legend Big Pokey and being a...
Houston TX
Presented by: Planet Hip-Hop
Born with a microphone attached to his hand, New Zealand born, Samoan artist King Kapisi arrived on this planet to kick sucka emcees into outer orbit. A complete Hip-Hop head, Kapisi participates in the artform as a b...
Auckland NEW ZEALAND
Presented by: Vibe
King Louie Bio At the end of the day, there is only one-way to create a real musical following: Make good music. Lawless INC. recording artist King Louie has built his buzz from the ground up in Chicago and is transit...
Chicago IL
Presented by: Wax Poetics
Kooley High is comprised of six former N.C. State University students, who met on the campus bricks by way of hip hop. What started out as a student-run hip hop organization, known as H2O, soon turned into a fresh factor...
Raleigh NC
Presented by: Suburban Noize
Kosha Dillz, born Rami Matan Even-Esh, has earned the title of the "hardest working man in hip hop" by his peers recently. From breakfast freestyles on morning shows with tap dancers, to performing at over 150 shows a ye...
Edison NJ
Presented by: XXL Texas Freshmen
Kydd hails from Austin, TX. Kydd is a 3 time sxsw performing artist, he has been on tour with The Cool Kids, Chip The Ripper, Pac Div, The Smokers Club 2010, Sneaker Pimps 2010, LRG's Homegrown Tour 2010, and was on the ...
Austin TX
Presented by: Suburban Noize
From Harlem by way of Jersey, Things started taking off musically for Kyle Rapps when he dropped "Love, Love" featuring KRS-One and Homeboy Sandman. He followed that acclaimed XXL and 2Dopeboyz posted single with his...
Harlem NY
Presented by: Texas Showdown
There was a time when hip hop was needed, was necessary, when it was utilized as the only form of expression, the only voice, for an all too under appreciated and almost unknown culture. As the strength of its voice grew...
New Orleans LA
Presented by: Bass Culture
LADY LESHURR Make no mistake about it, Melesha O'Garro is the complete package. It's very possible that you've heard her feature on Tinie Tempahs’s mixtape, ‘Sexy Beast Vol. 1’, or on the ‘female takeover’ rem...
London UK-ENGLAND
Presented by: Planet Hip-Hop
"The Last Skeptik's beats are expertly crafted" Q Magazine "We Like" MTV.co.uk "Awesome" Huw Stephens, BBC Radio One "A rising star" The London Lite "His beats are really really good" VV Brown "I could listen to Sk...
London UK-ENGLAND
Presented by: Madison House
Back in 1995, Bay Area rap was at the big-ballin' peak of the mobb music craze, LA was chronically gripped in a G-funk indo smoke haze, Atlanta was enjoying its Southernplayalistic days, and NYC was entering a shiny-suit...
Oakland CA
Presented by: A3C
28 years old. Brazillian. Spring Hill, FL......
Spring Hill FL
Presented by: Planet Hip-Hop
4 time Grammy nominated Lazee from Sweden is about to take the world by storm. He is unique as an artist. With an international class, attitude and widely genre sound makes Lazee different from most urban international a...
Malmo SWEDEN
Presented by: Doomtree
Lazerbeak is a thug. Do not be deceived by the nice-guy introductions backstage. Beak is responsible for some of the hardest lavabangers in hip hop, period. Catchy, rib-crushing, filthy. In his basement workshop, Beak...
MINNEAPOLIS MN
Presented by: Welcome to Texas
“How many of ya’ll are familiar with the League of Extraordinary G’z?” was the question posed by Bavu Blakes, indie rap veteran and reigning godfather of the Austin Texas Hip Hop scene, as he stood on a dimly lit...
Austin TX
Presented by: DJBooth.net
“How many of ya’ll are familiar with the League of Extraordinary G’z?” was the question posed by Bavu Blakes, indie rap veteran and reigning godfather of the Austin Texas Hip Hop scene, as he stood on a dimly lit...
Austin TX
Presented by: Reach
An unlikely story stands behind the man known to many as ‘Lecrae’. From the south side of Houston, to a leader in the movement of urban reform, a rocky road provides a window into the grace he experienced through out...
Atlanta GA
Los Rakas, the Bay Area via Panama duo comprised of cousins Raka Rich + Raka Dun, has taken the Latino hip-hop world by storm. Known for their fresh mix of hip-hop, plena, reggae and dancehall music with both Spanish and...
Oakland CA
“Growing up, I had nobody to mentor me. I had to learn things the hard way,” Lucky says to me as we drive in the rain to pick up his four-year-old son. Jermy Tassin, better known as Lucky Lou, is an aspiring rapper a...
New Orleans LA
Presented by: Western Vinyl
Though Lushlife describes himself as a “bedroom composer”, the em-cee/producer has been quietly crafting a catalog of sweeping full-lengths that do nothing to betray the dimensions of his small South Philly workspace...
Philadelphia PA
Presented by: Spinlet
M.I was born to Pastor and Mrs. Abaga, both active members of the local Church choir in Jos, Plateau, Nigeria. His mother taught the basic music notations and later bought him a 7-key mini piano, which launched him early...
Lagos NIGERIA
Presented by: iHipHop & Babygrande & Madbury Club
Hailing from Brownsville, Brooklyn, Billy Danze and Lil Fame, collectively known as M.O.P., have solidified their reputation as iconic lyricists through their years of hard-hitting rhymes and unparalleled tenacity. Never...
Brownsville NY
I'VE BEEN A BOUNCE RAPPER, EVER SINCE MAGNOLIA SHORTY WAS MURDERED, LIVING AND FINISHING WHERE SHE LEFT OFF. ALSO WAS A GHOST WRITER FOR MAGNOLIA SHORTY......
New Orleans LA
I'VE BEEN A BOUNCE RAPPER, EVER SINCE MAGNOLIA SHORTY WAS MURDERED, LIVING AND FINISHING WHERE SHE LEFT OFF. ALSO WAS A GHOST WRITER FOR MAGNOLIA SHORTY......
New Orleans LA
Presented by: Young California
Hailing from North Oakland, California, Squadda B and MondreM.A.N. of Main Attrakionz have been rapping together for most of their young lives. Early on, a shared love of rap music led them to put school on the back-burn...
Oakland CA
Mannie Fresh is known to fans and throughout the music industry as an amazing producer, artist, and entertainer but he started out as one of the best DJs in New Orleans and he is now returning to his musical roots. The ...
New Orleans LA
Presented by: Welcome to Texas
MARCUS MANCHILD As the new school trailblazer for Houston’s burgeoning Hip-Hop revival, Marcus Manchild is on a mission. The skateboard swag rhymespitter grew up on the Southwest side of Houston, raised on local celeb...
Houston TX
Presented by: Moodswing 360
Home to irreplaceable artists like Duke Ellington, Roberta Flack, Marvin Gaye and more recently Ginuwine and Wale, Washington D.C. has bred another musical gift found in Marky – an eclectic artist bringing a refreshing...
Washington DC
Presented by: iHipHop & Babygrande & Madbury Club
Marz Lovejoy was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and raised in Los Angeles and San Diego. She was influenced by music at an early age, as her father was a deejay and her mother was a writer. Marz first began writing in po...
Los Angeles CA
Born in The Bronx. Had nothing. NYCHA alum. Worked my way up. Lost it all. Getting it back again. I rap my ass off. In the most post hip hop sense.......
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: Nerdcore
MC Frontalot is the progenitor of nerdcore hip-hop and still its final boss. His fifth album, Solved, was released in August 2011. He stars in the feature documentary Nerdcore Rising, which debuted at SXSW Film in 2008.....
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: Nerdcore 2
MC Lars makes intellectual indie hip-hop music backed by live instruments and video projection screens. He has been touring non-stop since 2003 and has built a loyal fan-base by opening for acts like Snoop Dogg, Nas, Gy...
Carmel Valley CA
Presented by: Stones Throw
The west coast MC called Medaphoar is known lately by the first three letters of his name: M to the E to the D. Three short letters for a long-awaited, full-length album which arrived at long last in 2005. Why the hol...
Oxnard CA
Presented by: Quality Control
The west coast MC called Medaphoar is known lately by the first three letters of his name: M to the E to the D. Three short letters for a long-awaited, full-length album which arrived at long last in 2005. Why the hol...
Oxnard CA
Presented by: The Warner Sound Captured by Nikon
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Philadelphia PA
Presented by: Doomtree
With mainstream appeal, surgical precision, and unshakable crew love, Mike Mictlan is an unparalleled force in the underground. His live show is a spectacle of sweat and laughter and fury and communion. You could search ...
Minneapolis MN
Presented by: Texas Showdown
A rapper from San Antonio, Texas pushing the limits of contemporary rap/hip hop music. The latest album YMID captures the raw spirit of kids that grew up on hip hop, heavy punk rock, fun and cartoons. whizKIDZ and Ghos...
San Antonio TX
Presented by: Signature Sounds
It all pretty much started in Austin, TX, where Minister Blakes got a broadcast journalism degree from the University of Texas, hosted a radio show on KAZI 88.7 FM and a TV show called “Smooth”, served as Urban Music...
Long Beach CA
Presented by: Moodswing 360
MOD SUN’s mission statement is very clear, choose to be happy. He refers to his genre of music as “Hippy Hop” and describes his sound as an audible smile. “Movement on dreams stand under none, even my name stands...
Bloomington MN
Presented by: iHipHop & Babygrande & Madbury Club
MOD SUN’s mission statement is very clear, choose to be happy. He refers to his genre of music as “Hippy Hop” and describes his sound as an audible smile. “Movement on dreams stand under none, even my name stands...
Bloomington MN
Presented by: Audible Treats
Almost a year ago, Moe Green released Rocky Maivia: Non-Title Match, earning the Vallejo, California native strong reviews and high acclaim, as well as a coveted Show & Prove feature in XXL Magazine to go along with his ...
Vallejo CA
Presented by: Nerdcore
With three critically acclaimed albums, North American & European touring under his belt, and a feature on the latest album of UK Hip Hop band The Herbaliser, MC, Producer & DJ More Or Les is a Hip Hop triple threat. Bu...
Toronto ON CANADA
Presented by: Madison House
Lif began the usual path for an independent rap artist: long nights spent honing his craft in the studio as well as testing his skill at open-mic sessions. He self-produced his first few independent records ("Elektro", "...
Berkley CA
Presented by: Life Or Death/R.A.P. Music/Mishka
With a gritty, down and dirty flow that puts him in easy company with East coast greats like Method Man and Redman, Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire evokes the days of mid-'90s hip-hop. Based out of New York, eXquire has a style...
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: Pitchfork
With a gritty, down and dirty flow that puts him in easy company with East coast greats like Method Man and Redman, Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire evokes the days of mid-'90s hip-hop. Based out of New York, eXquire has a style...
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: Thrasher Magazine
With a gritty, down and dirty flow that puts him in easy company with East coast greats like Method Man and Redman, Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire evokes the days of mid-'90s hip-hop. Based out of New York, eXquire has a style...
Brooklyn NY
N-Dex is a Ghanaian Artist/Producer born In Dallas,TX, raised In Oklahoma City,.graduated from OSU 2010. N-Dex has put out 3 Projects with the Latest being the successful "FoDaSumma" which can be found on Itunes.. N-De...
Oklahoma City OK
Presented by: Suburban Noize
In recent years, hip-hop and electronic music have inched ever closer to each other, cross pollinating healthy scenes for a fresh sound that is winning over countless fans of both genres. Yet few rappers have effortle...
Chicago IL
Presented by: VEVO
With over 13 million albums sold, Nas is hip-hop royalty. His 1994 debut album, Illmatic, received widespread critical acclaim and is considered to be a classic by hip-hop heads and music lovers alike. Several albums fol...
New York NY
Presented by: Planet Hip-Hop
Native Sun is a London based duo consisting of bilingual rapper Mohammed Yahya, born in Mozambique , South East Africa and singer-song writer Sarina Leah born in London with Caribbean roots. Joining forces in 2010...
London UK-ENGLAND
Presented by: XXL Texas Freshmen
Sometimes, preconceived notions can be good; the comfort of expectations met is often a welcomed feeling. For the more adventurous among us, though, the best part of defined expectations and preconceived notions is havin...
Houston TX
I'VE BEEN A BOUNCE RAPPER FOR 3 YEARS NOW, AND I PERFORMED AT SXSW LAST YEAR WITH BIG FREEDIA & KATEY RED AT VARIOUS SHOWS. I'VE WON RAP BATTLES AND RECEIVED AWARDS FOR BEST NEW ARTIST AND ARTIST OF THE YEAR. I LOVE TO E...
New Orleans LA
I'VE BEEN A BOUNCE RAPPER FOR 3 YEARS NOW, AND I PERFORMED AT SXSW LAST YEAR WITH BIG FREEDIA & KATEY RED AT VARIOUS SHOWS. I'VE WON RAP BATTLES AND RECEIVED AWARDS FOR BEST NEW ARTIST AND ARTIST OF THE YEAR. I LOVE TO E...
New Orleans LA
Presented by: DJBooth.net
The capital city of Columbia, SC is beautiful. There are tree lined streets, historical buildings and the neighborhoods are bustling with state politicians and ambitious college students. Singer Nikkiya knows it all too ...
Atlanta GA
Presented by: Def Jam
Noisemakers is Hot 97 DJ Peter Rosenberg's live interview series with hip hop culture's preeminent talents.......
New York NY
Nola Fam {formally known as Nola Boyz} all born and raised in New Orleans, L.A (Downtown) Q and Mani the first two original members who started the group in 2007 first met in high school (Fredrick A. Douglass). Both memb...
New Orleans LA
Nola Fam {formally known as Nola Boyz} all born and raised in New Orleans, L.A (Downtown) Q and Mani the first two original members who started the group in 2007 first met in high school (Fredrick A. Douglass). Both memb...
New Orleans LA
nosaprise real name Nosa Edebor grew up on everything from Wu Tang and Fat Pat to Fela Kuti (his great uncle) and Minor Threat. Picking up the guitar at the age of 12 nosaprise started playing in some Houston punk and ha...
Houston TX
Award winning Hip-Hop artist of the year in the SaCurrent, OBX(Originated By [X]perience) has been hitting the TX Indie scene since 2011. Hailing from San Antonio Tx, OBX(oh-becks) released his Rage Ep early last year, ...
San Antonio TX
Presented by: Wax Poetics
Since producing and performing the hit track "Musik Lounge" for DJ Jazzy Jeff's "Magnificent" LP, Amir "Oddisee" Mohamed has pushed his involvement in the music industry into fifth gear. Taking advantage of working at A ...
Washington DC
Presented by: Hip Hop Hope Unity Conference and City Takers Weekend
Omega Sparx is an electrifying national recording artist hailing from the Tar Heel State, and for over a decade he has represented the kingdom of GOD, both on and off the stage, with a dynamic music ministry and sterling...
Charlotte NC
Presented by: Doomtree
P.O.S built his reputation as an innovator, with an unlikely punk rock past and expressive, honest content. He re-earns the accolades with every release. He manages to capture his charisma on his records; they’re drivi...
MINNEAPOLIS MN
Presented by: Doomtree
It is 1996. You are in a rusted-out Corolla with a crossfader apoxied to the dashboard. Killsadie, De La Soul, and Lifter Puller are maxing out the speakers. The window does not go down, no AC. He is singing, and smiling...
Minneapolis MN
Presented by: Fake Four
Bay Area emcee Kirby Dominant and Canadian producer Factor have both been at it for a decade plus, putting out consistent quality material on their respective fronts. In 2001 they found common ground, began recording tog...
Oakland CA
rap girl rips face and exposes thoughts inside of a machine of razor chattering teeth grinding out reality.......
Houston TX
Presented by: Blacksmith Duck Down
Pharoahe Monch is a legendary MC, born & raised in Queens, NY. Last year he released his album, W.A.R. (We Are Renegades), which featured key songs/videos for "Clap," "Black Hand Side," & "Still Standing" featuring Jill ...
New York NY
Playdough is no kid’s toy. From die hard fans to people who have stumbled onto his music, Playdough is always a crowd favorite. He recently released his album "Hotdoggin" and is showing off what's gotten him so much re...
Dallas TX
Presented by: Reach
Within a short time span, Pro lost his grandfather, grandmother and godmother. As a result, he began to understand that life was fleeting; growing weary, he cried out to God and surrendered his life and talents. The a...
Nashville TN
Presented by: Vibe
Born in Germany, raised in Compton, Problem entered the industry writing a verse for producer & friend Terrace Martin, on a song called "Be Thankful", featured on Snoop Dogg's compilation album "The Big Squeeze". The tra...
Compton CA
Presented by: Life Or Death/R.A.P. Music/Mishka
Mobb Deep Bio The packed house at Times Square’s Best Buy Theater erupted through the rafters as Mobb Deep stormed the stage on May 12, 2011. The sold-out show was a homecoming celebration for Prodigy, the more outs...
Queens NY
Presented by: A3C
Mobb Deep Bio The packed house at Times Square’s Best Buy Theater erupted through the rafters as Mobb Deep stormed the stage on May 12, 2011. The sold-out show was a homecoming celebration for Prodigy, the more outs...
Queens NY
Presented by: The Roxy's AustinRox
Forged from a history of hardship and partying, Prof’s music and career reflect the dichotomy that his life has been. His music documents everything he has experienced; from adversities as a child, like his father sett...
Minneapolis MN
Presented by: Blacksmith Duck Down
Promise is the definition Hip-Hop Soul. He blends conceptual songwriting and potent lyrical content with a focus on life, love & the consciousness of mankind. Labeled as a hip-hop sensation, Promise has a proven abil...
Toronto ON CANADA
Presented by: Flowerbooking, Inc/FatCat Records
drug-fueled sample jam band/ future dub band,......
Columbus OH
Presented by: Nerdcore 2
Random, aka Mega Ran, Big Ran or Random Beats. Teacher, Rapper, Hero. Born Raheem Jarbo in Philadelphia to a southern mother and African father, Random’s songs are filled with all of the heartache, pain, triumph, tr...
Phoenix AZ
Presented by: Signature Sounds
Rapper Big Pooh (born Thomas Jones) is an American rapper, who, along with fellow rap artist Phonte, was a member of the acclaimed North Carolina hip hop group Little Brother. In addition to numerous records and EP's by ...
Charlotte NC
Presented by: DJBooth.net
Rapsody is the new force in hip hop, and she's blazing the trail for a new generation of emcees, showcasing effortless lyrical mastery in an age of celebrating the culture of a hip hop renaissance. "Hip hop in its essenc...
Raleigh NC
Presented by: Planet Hip-Hop
RAS is the hip hop duo of the century. Selected as 2011 official SXSW performers, 2008 Lennon award-winners, and honored with the Austin Chronicle's BEST NEW LOCAL ACT of 2010, RAS has only begun to leave their musical m...
Austin TX
Before the Grey Hairs, REKS was just a teenager who fell in love with the Hip-Hop movement. Little did he know, one day he would experience working with and alongside some of those legendary hip-hop icons. Born Corey Isi...
Lawrence MA
Presented by: Planet Hip-Hop
The Reminders: Duo/Couple with a unique sound that blends soulful hip hop & reggae. Big Samir (Belgium/Congo) raps in English & French while Aja Black (Queens, NY) sings & raps, 3 years after the release of their debut '...
Colorado Springs CO
Presented by: Nacional Records
‘Welcome to the Ritmo Machine’ is the new collaboration between CYPRESS HILL's percussionist Eric Bobo and mix master Latin Bitman. With a funky blend of hip-hop beats, live instrumentation, and guest appearances, Ri...
Santiago CHILE
Presented by: DJBooth.net
The Atlanta metropolitan area stretches on for at least 30 miles beyond the Georgia Dome and the World of Coke. Peachtree Street (conspicuously void of actual peach trees) stretches up through several counties, changing ...
Atlanta GA
Presented by: Vibe
If you haven’t heard the buzz yet, let it be known that Chicago native Rockie Fresh is quickly becoming your next favorite rapper. Only 20-years-old and starting his music career just a few years ago, this young up-an...
Chicago IL
Known for giddy, left-field lyricism and sonic innovation, Rockwell Knuckles is the most exciting hip-hop talent to come out of St. Louis in years. His rapping is technically impeccable, but his humor recalls the bumblin...
St Louis MO
Presented by: Respect The West
Rocky Rivera is a Hip-Hop journalist by day, MC by night, who found international acclaim by winning a Contributing Editor position on MTV's docu-series "I'm From Rolling Stone" in 2007. After lacking inspiration in the ...
San Francisco CA
Rusty Lazer is a DJ from New Orleans, Louisiana that specializes in the street music of his adopted home town. Though known primarily as the live DJ and creative partner of gender-bending Sissy Bounce Rapper Big Freed...
New Orleans LA
Rusty Lazer is a DJ from New Orleans, Louisiana that specializes in the street music of his adopted home town. Though known primarily as the live DJ and creative partner of gender-bending Sissy Bounce Rapper Big Freed...
New Orleans LA
Presented by: Hip Hop Hope Unity Conference and City Takers Weekend
Part rapper/part singer songwriter, SaulPaul is an artist who entertains while blending his voice, his guitar and his loop pedal to create a live show that's nothing less than an EXPERIENCE. SaulPaul uses a digital lo...
Austin TX
Presented by: Nerdcore
Schaffer the Darklord (or STD) is a New York City-based rapper and comedian with material best-suited for brainy and/or drug-addled audiences. With manic energy, verbose vocabulary and cartoonishly commanding stage prese...
New York NY
Presented by: Respect The West
Self Scientific is DJ Khalil & Chace Infinite. "Trials Of The Blackhearted" is the latest EP project from the critically acclaimed duo, Self Scientific. "Trials Of The Blackhearted" captures the societal angst and c...
Los Angeles CA
Presented by: Signature Sounds
Being the younger brother of Lord Digga, one of hip hop's notable producers, Brooklyn bred emcee Sha Stimuli's spent most of his youth in the mix amongst hip hop legends like Master Ace, members of the Juice Crew, and Bi...
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: DJBooth.net
Born in Canada and raised in both the Bahamas and L.A., Shane Eli is a producer, rapper, songwriter, music instructor and modern day renaissance man. After graduating college on a football scholarship, Eli decided to dev...
Los Angeles CA
“Every rapper that’s actually good at what he does is an intellectual,” says a laid back Shawn Chrystopher from his hotel room in NYC’s Times Square. “Wayne is an intellectual, Jay of course is a intellectual, ...
Inglewood CA
Presented by: Doomtree
Restless and passionate but with an unflinching realism at his core, Sims has seen enough of life to know there are no easy answers. His second full-length release, Bad Time Zoo, out February 15th on Doomtree Records, re...
Minneapolis MN
Presented by: Young California
Do you and work hard,” says a laid back Skeme over lunch at a health food café in an affluent area of Los Angeles. “That’s the best advice I got from my big bro about the business and that’s what I do.” Spea...
Santa Monica CA
Presented by: Vibe
Do you and work hard,” says a laid back Skeme over lunch at a health food café in an affluent area of Los Angeles. “That’s the best advice I got from my big bro about the business and that’s what I do.” Spea...
Santa Monica CA
According to hip hop artist Skewby’s confidently titled 2009 mixtape, he’s been “Proving You Wrong Since 1988.” Reigning as a rapper/producer from Memphis, Tennessee, his first major move was to ignore the trend ...
Memphis TN
Presented by: DJBooth.net
Growing up just a block away from The Notorious B.I.G., watching him go from local kid to rap superstar, “Skyzoo” couldn't help but dream big. He started making mixtapes in 2002, and in 2005, through a mutual fri...
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: Signature Sounds
Growing up just a block away from The Notorious B.I.G., watching him go from local kid to rap superstar, “Skyzoo” couldn't help but dream big. He started making mixtapes in 2002, and in 2005, through a mutual fri...
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: Audible Treats
All too often when people think of Little Rock, Arkansas, the first thing that comes to mind is HBO’s award-winning 1994 documentary Gang War: Bangin’ in Little Rock. Not any more. With the Rock on his back and a Raz...
Little Rock AR
Presented by: Signature Sounds
Slum Village is a hip hop group from Conant Gardens, Detroit, Michigan. The group was formed by three members: rappers Baatin (deceased, 31 July 2009) and T3, plus rapper and producer J Dilla (deceased, 10 February 2006...
Detroit MI
Presented by: Blacksmith Duck Down
Smif N Wessun are the legendary rap duo from Brooklyn, NY, who forever changed the name of the iconic borough from BK to Bucktown. In 2011, Smif N Wessun released a group project entitled, 'Monumental,' entirely produced...
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: Music Matters
Hip Hop is just a hobby for some but for Smoke DZA, it is a way of life Born and raised in Harlem, NY, DZA (real name Sean Pompey) was raised surrounded by music, though it wasn’t necessarily hip hop, “My fir...
Harlem NY
Presented by: The Warner Sound Captured by Nikon
Who are your top 10 female rappers? If you can even name 10 you’d put in a list of favorites, then you’ve got a great ear, and a great memory. Fact is, today’s Hip Hop ‘femcee’ movement is all but lost in a wor...
San Jose CA
Presented by: Texas Showdown
Who are your top 10 female rappers? If you can even name 10 you’d put in a list of favorites, then you’ve got a great ear, and a great memory. Fact is, today’s Hip Hop ‘femcee’ movement is all but lost in a wor...
San Jose CA
Presented by: Fake Four
Sole, aka Tim Holland, put out his first vinyl at age 16.Since then he has been at the forefront of independent rap. In '98 he launched the label anticon and helped spearhead a genre of alternative hip-hop. Sole’s fi...
Denver CO
Presented by: Signature Sounds
This “experimental” hip hop group brings forth a fresh wave of music for your ears. Dallas, Texas made, Sore Losers are a breath of fresh air to the music and entertainment industry. Composed of 6 members, Vince “...
Lancaster TX
Soul Khan is a Brooklyn-based emcee from the underground hip hop group Brown Bag Allstars. His first album in November 2010, Soul Like Khan, was downloaded over 50,000 times, charted on CMJ charts, and garnered a ground...
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: Suburban Noize
Soul Khan is a Brooklyn-based emcee from the underground hip hop group Brown Bag Allstars. His first album in November 2010, Soul Like Khan, was downloaded over 50,000 times, charted on CMJ charts, and garnered a ground...
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: BOYSNOIZE Records/Bad Blood
Naeem Juwan AKA Spank Rock comes from the wall-sweating, pipe-bursting, hip-grinding basements of the Baltimore Bass movement. After spending some time at Drexel University in Philly he linked up with the Diplo-powered ...
Philadelphia PA
Presented by: Biz 3
Naeem Juwan AKA Spank Rock comes from the wall-sweating, pipe-bursting, hip-grinding basements of the Baltimore Bass movement. After spending some time at Drexel University in Philly he linked up with the Diplo-powered ...
Philadelphia PA
Presented by: The Windish Agency
Naeem Juwan AKA Spank Rock comes from the wall-sweating, pipe-bursting, hip-grinding basements of the Baltimore Bass movement. After spending some time at Drexel University in Philly he linked up with the Diplo-powered ...
Philadelphia PA
Presented by: Spinlet
Spoek Mathambo is the stage name of South African musician (Singer-Rapper-Producer-DJ), Nthato Mokgata. At the vanguard of a new wave of African artists, Spoek is hitting the world hard with his take on Afro-futurism. Hi...
Johannesburg SOUTH AFRICA
Presented by: Sub Pop
Spoek Mathambo is the stage name of South African musician (Singer-Rapper-Producer-DJ), Nthato Mokgata. At the vanguard of a new wave of African artists, Spoek is hitting the world hard with his take on Afro-futurism. Hi...
Johannesburg SOUTH AFRICA
Presented by: The Warner Sound Captured by Nikon
Born amongst the steel mills of Massillon, Ohio, Kyle Myricks earned his nickname, Stallion, because of the grit and determination that characterized his youthful athleticism. Later, Stallion was shortened to Stalley, a...
Massillon OH
Presented by: Music Matters
Born amongst the steel mills of Massillon, Ohio, Kyle Myricks earned his nickname, Stallion, because of the grit and determination that characterized his youthful athleticism. Later, Stallion was shortened to Stalley, a...
Massillon OH
Presented by: Moodswing 360
Starting Six Biography When East Bay California friends Bread, Nic Nac, Riggz, Fess, Goose and Big Steve decided to make a video for their “Thirsty” song back in 2009, they were doing it simply for fun. Recording...
San Francisco CA
Presented by: Young California
Starting Six Biography When East Bay California friends Bread, Nic Nac, Riggz, Fess, Goose and Big Steve decided to make a video for their “Thirsty” song back in 2009, they were doing it simply for fun. Recording...
San Francisco CA
DJ on Eminem's Shade 45, JAMN 94.5 (Boston), In Video Games - Grand Theft Auto IV & Midnight Club, Tour DJ for Q-Tip, Nas & many more...Producer for Eminem, Jadakiss, Bun B, Nas, Styles P, Saigon, Freeway, Freddie Gibbs,...
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: iHipHop & Babygrande & Madbury Club
DJ on Eminem's Shade 45, JAMN 94.5 (Boston), In Video Games - Grand Theft Auto IV & Midnight Club, Tour DJ for Q-Tip, Nas & many more...Producer for Eminem, Jadakiss, Bun B, Nas, Styles P, Saigon, Freeway, Freddie Gibbs,...
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: Blacksmith Duck Down
DJ on Eminem's Shade 45, JAMN 94.5 (Boston), In Video Games - Grand Theft Auto IV & Midnight Club, Tour DJ for Q-Tip, Nas & many more...Producer for Eminem, Jadakiss, Bun B, Nas, Styles P, Saigon, Freeway, Freddie Gibbs,...
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: Stones Throw
Strong Arm Steady was formed in the shadows of the West Coast’s Death Row Records movement, which at one time, loomed large over much of the region’s talent. Many Los Angeles artists—themselves students and childre...
Los Angeles CA
Presented by: Respect The West
Strong Arm Steady was formed in the shadows of the West Coast’s Death Row Records movement, which at one time, loomed large over much of the region’s talent. Many Los Angeles artists—themselves students and childre...
Los Angeles CA
Superstartdjs, Austins best kept secret. DJ Spinner T. and Crop Diggie are not new to the game hip or music for that matter but are ready to bring a new perspective to the world of hip hop and music alike. Both are forme...
Austin TX
Presented by: Swishahouse
Surreall is the life to the world of female MCs that has nearly become extinct. Her creative writing and unique style deliver a dynamic sound that can be heard before the 5'1 lyricist can be seen. Now that the diamond in...
Houston TX
Presented by: Planet Hip-Hop
Sweatshop Union are heavyweights of North Western hip-hop, and have earned a reputation as the hardest working collective in the region. Having performed over five hundred shows internationally, they have changed the per...
Vancouver BC CANADA
Presented by: iHipHop & Babygrande & Madbury Club
Pop music is yet to see the creative likes of an artist like T. Mills. Unlike any other artist before him, he brings unbridled passion to his genre-bending confections and enrapturing performances - as well as a deep con...
Los Angeles CA
Presented by: Quality Control
New album: Goddess Galactic is the 18th idie release by Texas native and Austin Hip Hop Ambassador Tee-Double. On September 30,2010 The Austin City Council and Mayor Lee Leffingwell proclaimed "Tee-Double Day" in Tee-...
Austin TX
Presented by: Nerdcore
Rappers/Producers Ghettosocks and Timbuktu are TEENBURGER and they’re a mouthful. Fast times, dope beats and rhymes, and bringing Old-School Rap back to the future are the order of the day for Hip-Hop's meatiest rap co...
Toronto ON CANADA
Lawrence, Massachusetts rapper Termanology is best known for his singles with the legendary DJ Premier of Gang Starr (Watch How It Go Down, So Amazing & How We Rock f. Bun B). He has also collaborated with many of the be...
Lawrence MA
Presented by: Respect The West
Starting off the new year in good artistic fashion, Terrace Martin is in preparation to not only release some of his best work, but to also make more appearances on the show circuit. Over a 17-year span, this "young vete...
Los Angeles CA
Presented by: Hip Hop Hope Unity Conference and City Takers Weekend
People want more from Hip-Hop. People want responsibility, integrity, and hope. theBREAX give the people what they really want more of. They make music that is true to the roots of Hip-Hop and true to the hopes and dream...
San Diego CA
Presented by: Sub Pop
THEESatisfaction are Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White. Stas was born and raised in Tacoma, Cat in Seattle and Hawaii. The pair live/laugh/love/dance and create in Seattle, WA. They write, produce and perform their...
Seattle WA
Presented by: Yours Truly/Gorilla vs Bear
THEESatisfaction are Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White. Stas was born and raised in Tacoma, Cat in Seattle and Hawaii. The pair live/laugh/love/dance and create in Seattle, WA. They write, produce and perform their...
Seattle WA
Presented by: Audible Treats
THEESatisfaction are Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White. Stas was born and raised in Tacoma, Cat in Seattle and Hawaii. The pair live/laugh/love/dance and create in Seattle, WA. They write, produce and perform their...
Seattle WA
Presented by: Nerdcore
Thesis Sahib/James Kirkpatrick has been contributing to the underground hip hop movement for the past fifteen years, both as an innovative rapper and a well known graffiti artist. His articulate, rapid-fire delivery, har...
London ON CANADA
Presented by: Reach
At the corner of street life and honest living stands Thi’sl: an ex-hustler turned urban missionary. A look into his past reveals the authenticity of his gritty, in your face lyrics and God’s grace, which spared his...
St Louis MO
Presented by: Nerdcore
Somewhere at the intersection of indie hip hop, rock and nerdcore culture you will find Charlotte’s premiere live hip hop band, The ThoughtCriminals. The ThoughtCriminals have made songs with some of nerdcore's bigges...
Charlotte NC
Presented by: DJBooth.net
History As a rap duo U-N-I put out three street albums and one mixtape Fried Chicken & Watermelon (2007), Before There Was Love (2009), A Love Supreme (2009) and A Love Supreme 2.0 (2010) becoming known throughout ...
Inglewood CA
Presented by: Manitoba Music
Winnipeg Manitoba is equal parts an arts town and a party town. Tim "Co-op" Hoover is a dj, producer, promoter, and entertainer whose work has both a sense of humour and a sense of wonder. For over a decade, he has been ...
Winnipeg MB CANADA
Presented by: Perez Hilton's One Night in Austin
Grammy award-winning record producer Timbaland will release his new album, Shock Value III, in 2012. “Pass At Me,” the first official single from the album, features Pitbull with productions by David Guetta and was ...
Miami FL
Presented by: Signature Sounds
"A powerful stage presence and booming, crystal-clear cadence.." - LA Weekly "One of the dopest emcees around, who makes noise both on the microphone and as an un-compromising community activist..." -Davey D “Twin ...
Minneapolis MN
Presented by: Hip Hop Hope Unity Conference and City Takers Weekend
While the violent, drug infested streets of our nation’s capital may have enslaved many of D.C.’s youth, God’s grace and mercy would ensure the survival of one of his servants; so he might go forth with the order a...
Washington DC
Presented by: DJBooth.net
Torae gained recognition by collaborating with DJ Premier and Marco Polo. He and Polo went on to receive critical acclaim for their collaborative LP entitled Double Barrel. In 2007, HipHopDX featured him in their DXNext ...
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: Signature Sounds
Torae gained recognition by collaborating with DJ Premier and Marco Polo. He and Polo went on to receive critical acclaim for their collaborative LP entitled Double Barrel. In 2007, HipHopDX featured him in their DXNext ...
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: Vibe
Trae grew up in Houston, Texas. Born and raised a product of it’s south side streets. Among other notable distinctions, he’s a member of the Screwed Up Click and the ABN Gang. Since his first appearance on wax, on hi...
Houston TX
Presented by: SOB's 30th Anniversary
Travis Porter is a triple threat for hip hop. Comprised of three unique 20-year-old MCs—“Strap” (Harold Duncan), “Quez” (Donquez Woods), and “Ali” (Lakeem Mattox)—the Atlanta rap trio is packing club-rea...
Atlanta GA
Presented by: Vibe
Travis Porter is a triple threat for hip hop. Comprised of three unique 20-year-old MCs—“Strap” (Harold Duncan), “Quez” (Donquez Woods), and “Ali” (Lakeem Mattox)—the Atlanta rap trio is packing club-rea...
Atlanta GA
Presented by: Hip Hop Hope Unity Conference and City Takers Weekend
Young and focused, Bobby “Tre9” Herring started Much Luvv Records, a Christian record label, in 1998. Since its inception, Much Luvv Records has released over 17 albums and changed the lives of thousands. In Octo...
Houston TX
Presented by: Reach
William Lee Barefield III, better known as Trip Lee, was born and raised in Dallas, TX. As a young boy, Trip Lee had dreams of being a professional athlete or famous rapper, and he began to hone his lyrical skills at th...
Dallas TX
Originally born in Diego Martin, Trinidad, Tajiri Kamau moved to the Big Easy, New Orleans, in 1977 at age four. Initially wanting to DJ, he dove head first into Hip Hop in the mid-‘80s. His parents' tastes in politic...
New Orleans LA
Presented by: Audible Treats
Faith is something that MC, producer and Interdependent Media (iM) owner Evan "TRUTHLiVE" Phillips understands. Living through three heart surgeries, “Live truth. Truth life,” has become his motto and is evident in e...
Santa Rosa CA
Presented by: Texas Showdown
Deriving his rap name from what his mother and family members called him as a child, Tum Tum aka Zillaman has hip hop embedded in his soul. A fan of Texas rap during his youth, Tum Tum would find himself in legendary Da...
Dallas TX
“Everything is not meant to be understood,” says Flynt Flossy co-CEO of the musical phenomenon Turquoise Jeep. Like many other visionary artists, founders Flynt Flossy and Whatchyamacallit felt industry boundaries we...
Des Moines IA
Presented by: Nerdcore 2
Twin Peaks is a collaboration between Halifax MC, Ghettosocks, and Toronto MC, Muneshine – Two of Hip Hop's most handsome devils, Ghettosocks & Muneshine, have conjoined to form the inimitable rap duo known as Twin Pea...
Toronto ON CANADA
Presented by: Welcome to Texas
UZOY (pronounced uzi) is a Nigerian-American female rapper and producer from the southeast side of Houston, TX. She began writing music in high school as a hobby and soon began to record her first songs. Her passion f...
Houston TX
Presented by: Welcome to Texas
KPAUL and PIMPIN PEN are maternal cousins that have been making quality music since 1999 as V.I.P. They were signed to a label Mentally Twisted Records in early 1999 then later that year dropped consitant hits earning th...
Austin TX
Presented by: Hip Hop Hope Unity Conference and City Takers Weekend
Viktory, a businessman, family man and Ordained Minister, born to a 16 year old mother on Chicago’s hardened south side. From the sudden murder of his best friend, to the loss of his 3rd child, Viktory’s faith has...
Huntsville AL
Presented by: Panache
Although the Magnolia Housing Projects have long been demolished, a light post still stands at the corner where youth like Vockah Redu (Javocca Davis) gathered to rap and create beats. The light post marks one of the bir...
New Orleans LA
Presented by: BMI
Here’s an unlikely recipe: Take classic emcee skills coupled with evolving lyrics, add pop sensibility with a dose of rock dynamics and stir. What you get is something the literary legend surely never thought he’d be...
Austin TX
Presented by: The Warner Sound Captured by Nikon
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Washington DC
Presented by: Billboard
Wallpaper. is, in many ways, Ricky Reed. The indulgent and ever-stylish frontman is more than just a sweet pair of shades and a gold-plated microphone. He’s a bona fide viral hustler, a disco ball-busting showman and a...
Oakland CA
Presented by: Def Jam
In the world of Hip‐Hop, the word “wax” has multiple meanings – all of which pertain to the true roots of the culture. “Wax” as a verb means to speak enthusiastically, as ma...
Dunkirk MD
Presented by: DJBooth.net
In the world of Hip‐Hop, the word “wax” has multiple meanings – all of which pertain to the true roots of the culture. “Wax” as a verb means to speak enthusiastically, as ma...
Dunkirk MD
Presented by: Quality Control
The Brick Squad Monopoly is headed west through Interstate Traffic. One of the most exciting, talked-about crews in Hip Hop, led by star rappers Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame is showing its California branches throug...
Los Angeles CA
"SOUTH BY SARAH WEST...in tribute to Hip-Hop" Austin, TX March 1, 2012- Sarah West (ISW Cypher) is proud to partner this year with presenter's The Source Magazine and All About Us Records to bring you this Official SXSW...
Austin TX
Presented by: Texas Showdown
Western Tink & Beautiful Lou of MOBBIN NO SOBBIN (CENTRAL / CENTRILL , TEXAS). Mobbin No Sobbin - keep moving foward in life, dont cry about it. 2 artist from the state where every things bigger, who truley look at music...
Austin TX
Presented by: Suburban Noize
Wheelchair Sports Camp, the Denver based pseudo hip-hop band is a combination of beats, drums, a saxophone, and DJ. The band unknowingly started in the summer of 1997 when Kalyn moved back from Burbank, CA to her Denver ...
Denver CO
Wheelchair Sports Camp, the Denver based pseudo hip-hop band is a combination of beats, drums, a saxophone, and DJ. The band unknowingly started in the summer of 1997 when Kalyn moved back from Burbank, CA to her Denver ...
Denver CO
Presented by: Thrasher Magazine
Willie D (born Willie James Dennis in Houston, Texas, U.S.) is an American rapper who gained fame as the lead member of the pioneering rap group from Houston, Geto Boys. Despite his reputation for being a hardcore artist...
Houston TX
Presented by: Hype Machine/Feed The Beat
The 25-year old Wichita, Kansas native is a fresh face to the music industry, but has been working towards becoming a household name for nearly 5 years. Currently signed to Warner Bros. Records, since 2006, XV has releas...
Wichita KS
Presented by: The Warner Sound Captured by Nikon
The 25-year old Wichita, Kansas native is a fresh face to the music industry, but has been working towards becoming a household name for nearly 5 years. Currently signed to Warner Bros. Records, since 2006, XV has releas...
Wichita KS
The 25-year old Wichita, Kansas native is a fresh face to the music industry, but has been working towards becoming a household name for nearly 5 years. Currently signed to Warner Bros. Records, since 2006, XV has releas...
Wichita KS
Presented by: A3C
"I'm demanding the best, and I overachieve, so if I fall I will land on success." -- Young Scolla The popular activity of labeling an artist and throwing his style into a singular genre need not be done when talking a...
Detroit MI
Presented by: Nerdcore 2
Bryce Case, Jr. (b. August 23, 1982), otherwise known as YTCracker (pronounced "whitey cracker"), is a former cracker most known for defacing the webpages of several federal and municipal government websites in the Unite...
Colorado Springs CO
Presented by: Welcome to Texas
Yung Nation is a 18 year old hip-hop duo from Dallas, Texas formed by Brandon Reed (B. Reed) and Kendall Johnson (Lil Faime). Yung Nation’s energy, creative rhyme scheme, unpredictable flow, and their indefinable vocab...
Dallas TX