The Break

Cuzzy Capone has been a Slauson Boy since day one. After working closely with Nipsey Hussle and shining on his Crenshaw tape, Cuzzy’s ready to break out on his own. Salute to the real American Hoodster. Standout: "Keep Rollin" Featuring Zeke & Nipsey Hussle Also check out: "Get Money" And: "Bein A Man" Name: Cuzzy Capone Age: 32 Hometown: Los Angeles, CA I grew up

Jeremiah Jae is the producer/rapper behind the J Dilla tribute Eating Donuts & Other Refined Foods. Now, the Chicago native is rising to a whole new level with his audible narratives. Jae’s at the forefront and isn’t slowing things down soon. Standout: "...

Shad’s a Juno-winning hip-hop artist who is arguably at the top of his game. Although he hasn’t quite achieved critical acclaim like fellow Canadians Drake and K’naan, the 31-year-old MC is certainly on the right path. Check out his latest project Flying Colours on iTunes. Standout: "Fa...

Clear Soul Forces is the new collective out of the D that has been gaining attention in the underground. Now, the four-member rap group is aiming to become the torchbearers for their city. Watch and learn. Video Premiere: "Continue" Standout: "Get No Better" Also check out: "Stick 'Em" And: "Beats Rhymes And Life" Name: Noveliss Age: 24 Hometown: Waterford,

Chief Keef, Lil Reese, Fredo Santana and Lil Durk have gone on to make a name for themselves. Next up is SD who plans to bring his own brand of the drill scene to hip-hop. Standout: "White Bitchez" Also check out: "New World Order (Remix)" Featuring Danny Brown And: "Global Now" Featuring Chief Keef Name: SD Age: 18 Hometown: South Side of Chicago, 5400 block of India

TeeFlii’s an R&B singer who has linked up with a number of rappers like Tyga, Jadakiss, YG and more. Rooted in gospel music, meet the rising star who got a major co-sign by Snoop Dogg. Standout: "Sprung" Featuring YG Also check out: "This D" And: "Act A Fool" Name: Christian Jones Age: 25 Hometown: South Central Los Angeles, CA I grew up listening to: Gospel music

Chicago up-and-comer Tink is quickly rising as the top female MC from around the way. Here's what you need to know about the indie rap star.—Briana Cheng Standout: "Kilo" Featuring Lil Bibby & Lil Herb Also check out: "Molly Love" And: "Money Money" Featuring Mikey Dollaz Name: Trinity Home Age: 18 Hometown: Calumet city I grew up listening to: SWV, TLC, Nicki Min

Staten Island has a few hidden gems. Meet Tyrone Briggs, an underground spitter who’s got what it takes to put the borough on the map again. Familiarize yourself with him before he drops his upcoming Scattered Thoughts project. Standout: "SPARTACUS" Also check out: "Sweet" (Freestyle) And: "#COLD" Name: Tyrone Briggs Age: 26 Hometown: Staten Island, NY I grew up liste

ADG is putting on for Newark. After making his debut as the first signee to Lil Durk’s OTF label, the young gunner is ready to run the show. Get to know the former basketball all-star turned rapper. Standout: "Turn Down For What" Featuring Lil Durk Also check out: "Bury Me A G" And: "Reality Check" (Over "Exodus") Name: ADG (Allstarr Da Great) Age: 23 Hometo

After dropping his ‘90s-inspired project The Grey Area, this West Coast MC is just now getting the attention he deserves. His name is Nicky D’s, so say it right. Standout: "From The Sole" Also check out: "She Could Be" And: "Say It Right" Name: Nicky D's Age: 20 Hometown: Moreno Valley, CA I grew up listening to: Nas, Jay Z, J Dilla, Kanye West, Dipset, Gangstarr, Wu-

Photo By: David Anthony Geary Seizing the opportunity to work with Chance The Rapper on Acid Rap, Chicago’s Noname Gypsy stock continued to rise ever since. Now, in preparation of her debut Telefone, the 22-year-old rapper is determined to be an important voice for hip-hop. S...

Pro Era’s CJ Fly has proved his lyrical chops on a number of featured spots with Joey Bada$$. With his solo debut Thee Way Eye See It, the BK spitter is ready to takeover the game on his own. Standout: "Hardknock" Also check out: "Like Water" And: "Tug At War" Name: CJ Fly Age: 20 Hometown: Bedstuy, Brooklyn I grew up listening to: Reggae then discover rap as I got ol