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The Break Presents: Drew32
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...
The Break Presents: Boosa Da Shoota
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...
The Break Presents: Velous
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...
The Break Presents: Black Dave
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...
The Break Presents: Rejjie Snow
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...
The Break Presents: Rolls Royce Rizzy
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...
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The Break Presents: Kazzie
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...
The Break Presents: Chill Moody
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...
The Break Presents: Chella H
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...
The Break Presents: Rockboy K9
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...
The Break Presents: Tiger Speak
This outfit out of Boston fuses elements of Hip Hop, Jazz and Soul to create a sound that's all their own.
Standout: "87"
Also check out: "Share All"
And: "Hip Hop Renaissance"
Name: TIGER SPEAK
Ages:20-26
Where we're from: Boston and NYC
We grew up listening to: Mos Def, Lupe Fiasco, Miles Davis, Coltrane, D'Angelo, Robert Glasper, RJD2, Phonte, The Roots, Madlib, J-
The Break Presents: Kush Kelz
From Jersey by way of Trinidad and Tobago, Kush Kelz is looking to make timeless music that will be appreciated for years to come.
Standout: "Live From The Darkside"
Also check out: "Wake Up"
And: "Moving On"
Name: Kush Kelz
Age: 22
Hometown: Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, but I grew up in New Jersey...