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Up-and-coming artists

The Break Presents: Raz Simone
The Break Presents: Raz Simone
The Break Presents: Raz Simone
After building his buzz through a slew of EPs and storytelling visuals, Seattle’s Raz Simone is preparing to grind even harder. As the first signee to Lyor Cohen, Todd Moscowitz and Kevin Liles’ 300 label, the 24-year-old has no where to go but up. Standou...
The Break Presents: Amber London
The Break Presents: Amber London
The Break Presents: Amber London
Houston, Texas native Amber London is “screwed up” in the right way. Her braggadocios lyrics are backed up with a face-smacking attitude similar to females who repped the south decades ago. Raider Klan’s sole female member cites Gangsta Boo as one of her biggest influences and it’s no surprise. London’s emergence has...
The Break Presents: Priceless Da Roc
The Break Presents: Priceless Da Roc
The Break Presents: Priceless Da Roc
The Bay Area is in the midst of another dance craze. Created by Priceless Da Roc and popularized by Sage The Gemini’s “Red Nose,” yiking is going nationwide. Look forward to more club-friendly slaps by the aspiring 26-year-old soon. Standout: "Yi...
The Break Presents: Lightshow
The Break Presents: Lightshow
The Break Presents: Lightshow
After generating a buzz from his Life Sentence 2 mixtape, the Washington D.C. MC is on course to open doors for his city. If you’ve been sleeping, check out why Lightshow is considered next up. Standout: "Came A Long Way" Also check out: "Let's Talk About It" And: "Myself" featuring Big Shaad Name: Lightshow Age: 22 Hometown: Washington, DC I grew up listening to: Nas
The Break Presents: Fearce Vill
The Break Presents: Fearce Vill
The Break Presents: Fearce Vill
Fearce Vill is giving us a different look than what most people are used to out of the Seattle area. With his Let It Be album releasing on iTunes today, the Dyme Def member’s dense, yet catchy wordplay will turn a lot of heads. Standout: "Bully" Also check out: "Yvette Glover" And: "Let It Be" Name: Fearce Vill Age: 27 Hometown: Seattle I grew up listening to: Oldies
The Break Presents: Sweetz P
The Break Presents: Sweetz P
The Break Presents: Sweetz P
Sweetz P has been quietly making a name for herself. The up-and-coming Minneapolis rapper is known for her spacey, stoner raps that sometimes draw comparisons to Wiz Khalifa. With her new tape, #Liferrrs: Guide To Watching Porn Without Headphones, showcasing her progression and versatility, Sweetz P is starting off 2014 the right way...
The Break Presents: Jamall Bufford
The Break Presents: Jamall Bufford
The Break Presents: Jamall Bufford
Hip-hop can be a young man’s game, but the Michigan-based rapper is proving that the older cats can run with the best of them. The 33-year-old's introspective style should not be slept-on, especially if its dominant all over his new album Victim of a Modern Age. In f...
The Break Presents: Lorine Chia
The Break Presents: Lorine Chia
The Break Presents: Lorine Chia
Being mistakenly listed as a guest vocalist on “Blood on the Leaves” from Kanye West’s Yeezus only brought more deserved endowment to Cleveland, OH.’s multi-talented songstress Lorine Chia. Recently catching the attention of most major music news sites and fans alike, Chia’s most recently released project Naked Truths presents a collection of songs like no other. Think of “Amy Winehouse on a... Re
The Break Presents: Denmark Vessey
The Break Presents: Denmark Vessey
The Break Presents: Denmark Vessey
Detroit native Denmark Vessey represents his hometown roots to the fullest. After garnering a buzz for Cult Classic, the Motor City rapper/producer is ready to takeover 2014. Standout: "HoeininDaGaddaDaVida" With Scud One Also check out: "#CultClassic" And: "They Schweepy" Name: Denmark Vessey Age: 29 Hometown: Dearborn, MI I grew up listening to: Babyface, Guy, Cani
The Break Presents: Alexander Dreamer
The Break Presents: Alexander Dreamer
The Break Presents: Alexander Dreamer
Not many can say they are the complete package, but Alexander Dreamer has quite the resume. The Columbus, OH native wrote, recorded and produced his entire forthcoming Dancing With The Devil album. Before that hits the streets, get in tune with this young prodigy who plans on making an impact soon...
The Break Presents: Johnny May Cash
The Break Presents: Johnny May Cash
The Break Presents: Johnny May Cash
Young Chop’s roster is filled with promising talent. Aside from King100James, meet his blood brother Johnny May Cash, who was behind the infectious sleeper hit “Codeine.” Standout: "Zonin" Also check out: "A Lot Of Mo Hoes" And: "Can't Ball Like Me" Name: Johnny May Cash Age: 18 Hometown: Chicago I grew up listening to: T.I.,Rick Ross, Yo ...
The Break Presents: King100James
The Break Presents: King100James
The Break Presents: King100James
After impressing new fans with “Keep it 100” and his King100Jame$ project, Young Chop affiliate King 100 James is focused on being the MVP of the rap game. Lace your Timbs up. Standout: "Where Da Cash At" Also check out: "So Forreal" And: "Keep It 100" Name: James Brown Age: 21 Hometown: Chicago, westside of Chicago. L-Town. ...

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