This 20-year-old out of Boston is fresh off the release of his Fashionably Late EP from earlier this month. Today, get familiar with Gio Dee, who's looking to create a new sound for Beantown.

Standout: "Growth"

Also check out: "#TOTB: This is Only The Beginning"

And: "The Way It Goes"

Name: Gio Dee

Age: 20

Hometown: Boston, MA

I grew up listening to: 2Pac, Cash Money, Dipset, D-Block, 50 Cent, DMX, & OutKast

Most people don't know I: Am the leader of The group #ChefBoyz From Boston, MA. Our Motto is "We Are #Chefs In The Kitchen of Opportunity, Cooking Up Success."

My style has been compared to: Mainly Lil Wayne, Drake & Kanye West.

My standout records to date have been: A lot of my standout records that were released can be found on my recent Fashionably Late EP.

My goal in Hip-Hop is: To let people know that Boston has talent and to raise the bar for artists everywhere, and to create a new sound for my city.

I'm gonna be the next: Gio Dee.

To check out more of my music: Follow me on Twitter @IamGio_Dee and check me out at www.GioDee.com

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