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Breakout: "Drivin Wit Our Eyes Closed" Also Check: "Get Yo Ass Out" And: "Wassup Love" ft. Chrishan Name: Rocky Diamonds Age: 19 Reppin’: Minneapolis, Minnesota I started rapping: In 2008 My style ...

What a week for North Carolina hip-hop. Impressive, to say the least. Alongside J. Cole’s coming out party and the release of Phonte’s solo venture, ...

Breakout: "Daley" Also Check: "Intro" Name: FeSo Age: 24 Reppin’: Chicago My style and/or skills have been compared to: Lupe Fiasco, A Tribe Called Quest, Murs My standout records ...

Breakout: "Starry Eyes" Also Check: "In The Evening" Name: Vaca Age: 18 Reppin': New York City My style and/or skills have been compared to: I like to think of myself ...