The Break

Last month, we premiered Rich Kidd's "Syke", the first release off the 25-year-old's upcoming In My Opinion mixtape. Today, get familiar with the Toronto native who knocks out the occasional screenplay in addition to rapping and producing. Standout: "Syke" Also check out: "Boiling Point" And: "Beautiful Day" Name: Ritchie Acheampong aka Rich Kidd Age: 25 Hom

Get familiar with this 22-year-old out of North Carolina, who just recently dropped his Don Cannon-hosted Root of all Evil mixtape. Standout: "Boss'd Up" Also check out: "No Comprende" And: "I Don't Love Her" Name: B Stacks Age: 22 Hometown: Durham, NC I grew up listening to: The Hot Boys, No Limit and the Ruff Ryders...

Get familiar with this 21-year-old out of Michigan, who's riding high off his DJ Skee-hosted Label Me mixtape. Standout: "I Am King" ft. Jon Connor Also check out: "Long Gone" And: "Headlines" Name: Drew32 Age: 21 Hometown: I grew up in the Auburn Hills area of metro-Detroit, Michigan...

Last week, we premiered Boosa Da Shoota's new video "Homicide." Today, get familiar with the 20-year-old out of DC reppin' Fat Trel's Slutty Boyz crew. Standout: "Homicide" Also check out: "Who Dat" And: "Bout 2 Blow" Name: Darrell Marshal aka Boosa Da Shoota Age: 20 Hometown: Washington DC...

Get familiar with Velous, a 21-year-old out of Kingston, New York, whose recent collaboration with MMG's Torch was picked up by MTVU last week. Standout: "Girls Gone Wild" Also check out: "Pretty Girls" And: "Clique (Freestyle)" Name: Velous Age: 21 Hometown: Kingston, New York...

Get familiar with the 21-year-old skater out of the Bronx, Black Dave. Standout: "Muthafuck! My Enemies" Also check out: "On Da Map" And: "Dangerous" Name: Davon "Black Dave" Willis Age: 21 Hometown: The Bronx, New York I grew up listening to: Crews were what was popping in New York City when I was growing up...

Most up and coming rappers dream of a MMG or YMCMB feature on their debut. This 19-year-old out of Dublin, Ireland contemplates collaborations with Charles Bukowski and Chet Baker. Standout: "Lost in Empathy" Also check out: "Meddling Loops" And: "Dia Dhuit" Name: Alex Anyaegbunam, but on the streets I'm know as Rejjie Snow...

Get familiar with Rolls Royce Rizzy, the 22-year-old military brat who's already worked with the likes of Young Buck, Lil Scrappy and Chevy Woods. Standout: "Private Club Party" Also check out:"Came For" And: "Who is Rolls Royce Rizzy" Name: Rolls Royce Rizzy Age: 22 Hometown: I was born in California, but due to my pops being in the military I moved around a lot... R

Fresh off inking a deal at eOne Music and a recent collaboration with Waka Flocka Flame, this New Jersey native is hoping to break the generic rapper mold. Standout: "We Don't Fuck Wit That" Also check out: "Say That" And: "Don't Judge Me" (Freestyle) Name: Kassan Sherman a...

This 27-year-old out of West Philadelphia hopes to put on for his city by bringing lyricism back to the forefront of the game. Standout: "RFM" Also check out: "My Eyes" And: "Mathematics" Name: Chill Moody Age: 27 Where I'm From: West Philadelphia...

This spittress out of Chicago is determined to take her talents from the inner city projects to the forefront of a major label bidding war. Get familiar. Standout: "Hustle" Also check out: "Kiss My Ass" And: "Im Raw" Name: Chella H Age: Never ask a woman that question unless you a cashier and she's tryna buy some liquor...

This 22-year-old out of Chicago sees a void in the present day Hip Hop landscape. And that's where he comes in... Standout: "Team Dope" Also check out: "Running Away From January" And: "LOAF" Name: Rockboy K9 Age: 22 Hometown: Chicago, IL I grew up listening to: Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker, 2pac and Bump J...