Up-and-coming artists
The Break
The Break Presents: Raz Fresco
Get familiar with this 18-year-old upstart out of Toronto, who's been putting a new age spin on Hip Hop's Golden era sound.
Standout: "shetheSHITyo"
Also check out: "Cakey"
And: "And It Don't Stop"
Name: Rasquiz Johnson (Raz Fresco)
Age: 18
Hometown: Toronto
I grew up listening to: Nas, Raekwon, Kanye, Max B, Wu Shit, Biggie, Tupac, Mobb Deep, Curren$y, The Cool Kids
The Break Presents: Marcè Reazon
This 25-year-old producer/rapper out of Long Beach has already made a name for himself producing for the likes of Kid Cudi and Troy Ave. But Marcè Reason insists his best is yet to come. Get familiar.
Standout: "Weston" ft. Dusty Roze
Also check out: "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang"
And: "Brighton Beach"
Name: Marcè Reazon
Age: 25
Hometown: Long Beach, California. Born and rai.
The Break Presents: Jake Miller
This 20-year-old out of Miami turned down a full ride at Florida State University to pursue his dreams. Now he's got 12 million YouTube views and record deal at eOne to show for it.
Standout: "A Million Lives"
Also check out: "I'm Alright"
And: "Like Me"
Name: Jake Miller
Age: 20
Hometown: Miami, FL
I grew up listening to: Everything from Eminem to Lil Wayne to John M
The Break Presents: Par-City
Get familiar with GiF and Willy Dope, the BX duo that together make up Par-City.
Standout: "Bad"
Also check out: "Mass Destuction" ft. Mickey Factz
And: "10 Feet Taller"
Name: Par-City (GiF & Willy Dope)
Age: Mid Twenties
Hometown: The Bronx, NY
We grew up listening to: A Tribe Called Quest, Biggie, Mary J. Bl...
The Break Presents: Dub
A self-proclaimed jack of all trades, Dub’s looking to leave behind a legacy on par with the greats he’s been compared to. Get familiar with the AraabMUZIK affiliate out of Harlem.
Standout: "All I Know"
Also check out: "The Flow"
And: "Exhibit A Freestyle"
Name: Dub
Age: 22
Hometown: Harlem, NY
I grew up listening to: The Diplomats, Fabolous, Jay-Z, Jadakiss and Nas
The Break Presents: Rilgood
Hailing from Brooklyn by way of Nigeria, Rilgood has been looking to set a new standard in the game with the release of his latest mixtape, Great Expectations.
Standout: "GUN" ft. B. Smith
Also check out: "Chinese Chess"
And: "Flying Pig Theory"
Name: Rilgood
Age: Twenty-Something
Where I'm from: Originally born in Nigeria, but I moved to Brooklyn when I was seven yea
The Break Presents: Curtis Williams
Get familiar with this buzzing rapper out of Atlanta's Two 9 crew
The Break Presents: Deniro Farrar
Get acquainted with this buzzing rapper out of North Carolina
The Break Presents: Pure
Get familiar with this 23-year-old crooner out of Newark, New Jersey
The Break Presents: Calez
Get familiar with this 20-year-old out of Chicago's South Side, Calez...
The Break Presents: Sean Falyon
Get familiar with this Atlanta by way of West Philly emcee, Sean Falyon...