| Featured Artist |
| |
| After The Smoke |
 |
This group inserts soul in all of their music. An A&R from somewhere needs to really pay close attention, because After The Smoke is a diamond in the ruff. Having a youthful Outkast sound while creating their own lane, this group is what the game has been missing. |
| |
| On The Shelf: Signed To: After The Smoke Ent. |
| |
| AllStarr |
 |
He utilized the internet to push his music to popular websites which he garnished his first taste of music success when he was featured on MTV |
| |
| On The Shelf: Signed To: Motoven Records |
| |
| AV | Audio Variable |
 |
Audio + Variable= AV Movement |
| |
| On The Shelf: Subject To Change: Showtime Signed To: Independent |
| |
| B. Rossi |
1_75x75.jpg) |
The promising rap artist is enrolled in Florida A&M University's economics and the Georgia native recently released his first single title "What They Do". The single has been well received, being played in high rotation on WANM 90.5 and Blazin 102.3 |
| |
| On The Shelf: The 1 U Lookin 4 Signed To: Aviator Band |
| |
| Billy Smokes |
 |
Hip-hop is in a state of emergency! The game is saturated with schoolyard hooks and senseless rhymes and its due time to welcome back a true storyteller. Hailing from Flint, MI, a.k.a. The Fly, comes a breath of fresh air, cough, cough, Billy Smokes. |
| |
| On The Shelf: Coming Soon Signed To: Independent |
| |
| C.H.R.Y.S |
 |
With the swagger of a veteran, the fifth-year business student had to be in our final, and dare I say it, best issue. Why you ask? From being profiled by the |
| |
| On The Shelf: N/A Signed To: Independent |
| |
| Carlito |
 |
Straight out of Paterson, New Jersey (aka Silk City) hip-hop |
| |
| On The Shelf: Carlito's Way Signed To: Independent |
| |
| Casa 'Nova |
 |
Casa 'Nova is one of Florida's finest, ready to take the world of R&B by storm. |
| |
| On The Shelf: This Is How I Feel Signed To: Independent |
| |
| Chekk Famous |
 |
This guy has a captivating flow. He speaks from the heart which is evident through the content of his lyrics. He's not water down. His music exudes passion because it's real. Those who truly love the art of hip hop for what it truly is have to feel him. He just did not sit down to write but he stood up to live. |
| |
| On The Shelf: Masterpiece Theatre Signed To: Blok Club Music |
| |
| Cyco |
 |
The self proclaimed prince of the the south is ready to show the world that he's not just another A-town rapper. |
| |
| On The Shelf: Certified Shawdy Signed To: Track Mobb Ent |
| |
| D.P. Da Phranchise |
 |
In love with the art form of hip-hop D.P. Da Phranchise stands at the easel and slowly paints a picture with his microphone. Born Darryel Porter, 22, from Chicago, IL., D.P. started his venture into making a name for himself at the age of 16. |
| |
| On The Shelf: Tell Me I Can't: The Motivation Signed To: Independent |
| |
| DB |
 |
Having to spend all of his time as the captain of most of his soccer
teams and singing in a choir, he learned the importance of working
well with others.
The D.C. Boy's Choir gave him the necessary training
to understand the basics of music, including pitch. He left the choir
after singing for about three years and then went on to sing in his
junior high school choir. His love for music would
not let him give it up. |
| |
| On The Shelf: Signed To: Independent |
| |
| Deeder The Hood Great |
 |
In and out of A&R offices such as Geffen, A&M, and Interscope. Opening up for act like T.I., Young Dro, Tyrese, and Chingy. Working with artists such as Twista, Lil Boosie, Sly Polaroid, Pheave, Arrogant, Marvo and many more ...Deeder started making his mark as an artist. Deeder is on his way to success.... |
| |
| On The Shelf: Signed To: Independent |
| |
| Falugi Streets |
 |
In the beginning, running the streets of the south east side of Chicago and experimenting with several aspects of street life from drinking, smoking, gang banging and having sex with pretty girls were just foundational steps to the making of one of the most credible street MC's to hit the scene. |
| |
| On The Shelf: The Battle Between Good & Evil Signed To: Rack Builders Entertainment |
| |
| FAM |
 |
To meet rising R&B trio FAM, you would think these three charismatic, wholesome Florida A&M University students are childhood friends who have turned a bond born on the playground into the most consonant group to hit the entertainment industry in the last decade. In actuality, Andrew, Micah, and Dekywan have known each other only since enrolling in summer classes prior to their freshman year. What brought the three together are the same principles that guarantee FAM |
| |
| On The Shelf: Signed To: Independent |
| |
| |
|
|
| |
