The Break

Working with the likes of Prodigy and Game, this young spitter is aiming to make an impact soon. No pencil, no phone. Just bars. Standout: “Weight Up” Also check out: "The Storm" ft. Prodigy And: "Take A Pic" ft. Game and Tyga Name: Marshall Deshawn Majors Age: 19 Hometown: Batavia, N.Y. I gre...

Aych, who is an open mic champion six years running in Tampa, is ready to take the next step. Currently preparing his Power project, get familiar with this MC on the rise. Standout: "I Don't Need Em" Also check out: "Angel Devil" And: "Intro" (Off Monster Mixtape) Name: Aych Age: 30 Hometown: Wilmington, Delaware I grew up listening to: Biggie, Rakim, Tupac, Wu-Tang,

As a frequent collaborator of former XXL Freshman Blu, this BK native is on the verge of making an impact in hip-hop. Get to know the MC behind Ella: The Prologue. Standout: “No Pressure” Also check out: "Enjoy Tonight" And: "Song In A Glass" Name: Jamal Monsanto Age: 26 Hometown: Planet Brooklyn, NY I grew up listening to: Everything my big brother listened to. Bob Marley...

On the heels of his new album, In God’s Image, Jahzel is on his way to carving his own lane. Coming from the burgeoning Chi-Town scene, his soulful songwriting and truck-rattling production will make an impact soon. Standout: "Carefree" Also check out: “Chapters” And: “In God's Image” Name: Jahzel Age: 27 Hometown: Chicago, IL I grew up listening to: Soukous, Michael Jackson, Whitney Hou

As a youth, Livin' Proof came up under Memphis Bleek's Get Lo Imprint, going on five Roc-A-Fella tours. Now, fresh off the release of his debut album Die For A Deal 5.0, this Brooklynite is ready to stand on his own. Standout: "Keep Living" Also check out: "Cut The Check" And: "Better Known As NYC" Name: Obress Guy Age: Young Hometown: Brooklyn I grew up listening to:

An affiliate of Fat Trel's Slutty Boyz crew and Chief Keef's GBE collective, Yung Gleesh is just weeks away from the release of his street album Ain't Shit Changed. Get familiar with this 23-year-old out of D.C. Standout: "Skrong" Also check out: "Lazyness" And: "Hard" Name: Yung Gleesh Age: 23 Hometown: D.C., Clean...

Known for his appearances on Ski Beatz' 24 Hour Karate School: Twilight album and the A$AP Mob's Lords Never Worry mixtape, this 20-year-old out of New Jersey is ready for his own moment in the spotlight. Standout: "Thunderbolt" Also check out: "MellowSauce" And: "Name Tag" Name: Da$H Age: 20 Hometown: New Jersey I grew up listening to: Mobb Deep, Method Man, Beanie S

Representing Hawaii by way of Washington state, Jazi came up listening to Missy Elliott, Da Brat and Eminem. Name: Jazi Hometown: Port Orchard, Washington I grew up listening to: Missy Elliott, Ludacris, Nas, Eminem and Da Brat Most people don't know I: Have a bad temper, love to dance and love to write...

Sage The Gemini's goal in Hip-Hop is for Jay-Z to hit him up for some cash. Get familiar with this 20-year-old out of the Bay who recently landed on the Billboard Top 100 R&B/Hip-Hop charts for his single "Red Nose". Standout: "Red Nose" Also check out: "Gas Pedal" And: "Swerve"   Name: Sage The Gemini Age: 20 Hometown: Bay Area, California I grew up lis

Known for his collaborative projects alongside his cousin Project Pat, Nasty Mane is ready to take his talents from his hometown of Memphis to the masses. Standout: "Make Me Sick" Also check out: "Running to the Money" featuring Donvito & Tone Yates And: Project Pat featuring Nasty Mane & Juicy J "P.O.L.O."...

Get familiar with J. Peguero, whose single "Callin" was recently added to MTV's rotation. Representing Brooklyn and Miami, this Dominican Republic-born MC's been catching looks for his radio-ready hooks and versatile flows. Standout: "Callin'" Also check out: "Turnt Up" featuring Trina And: "Drop It" Name: J. Peg...

Creative Gold is prepping for the release of his #DirtyJordans EP, set for release on June 19. Today, get familiar with the 19-year-old out of Brownsville, Brooklyn. Standout: "Katie Holmes" Also check out: "Brownsville Swing" And: "Curry Chicken" Name: Esteban Martinez aka Creative Gold Age: 19 Hometown: Brownsville, Brooklyn I grew up listening to: T...