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PHZ-Sicks (pronounced Physics) is a 22 year old hip hop sensation hailing from Woodbridge, VA, and reppin the DMV (DC, MD,VA) region. His influences come from the best of out of NYC, The Midwest , and The South. His latest mixtape, “Less Than Zero” is a conceptual mixtape that follows “Kristofer Williams” as he goes through through the trials and tribulations of life, the music industry, and relationships. This is an extremely clever conceptual mixtape that any hip hop fan should be able to relate to, and it is probably better than most albums released this year. If you like lyrics that make you think twice and production that will get you off your feet, then this is for you. Another DMV rapper who is making waves on the hip hop scene, (“ala” Wale) PHZ-Sicks WILL be someone you hear about in the near future. Please wake up and listen so you don’t miss out on this scientist of spoken word.
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“Hands Up” off the new mixtape “Less Than Zero”
8thW1
With a lyrical blend that is part scholar and part swagger, the New Jersey native 8thW1 is bringing a new, yet eerily familiar flow to the hip hop game. His 2008 album Lovemoneyandmusic was an excitingly deep showcase that featured his fast paced but clear rhyming style. He is a conscious rapper who is not overtly social, and fashioned b-boy who is not too materialistic. At first listen, one may say he is a mix of Eminem, Kanye West, and Lupe Fiasco, but the East Coast native is making a name for his own. Check him out at lovemoneyandmusic.com or http://www.myspace.com/8thw1.
8thW1-Fresh ft. Fresh Daily
Fire in Hotlanta
Donnis
Donnis may just be the next big thing in the South outside of Jay Electronica. Repping Atlanta at every opporunity this young emcee is hungry to hit the mainstream. His mixtape Diary of an ATL Brave dropped last month to rave reviews across the South. Don’t sleep on this cat.
Donnis “Over Do It”
Curren$y – Elevator Musik
I haven’t listened to that much of Curren$y’s music but I’m really feeling his brand new video. The song is off of his most recent mixtape entitled “This Aint No Mixtape“. The boy they call Spitta comes correct right here…thoughts?
Rising Detroit Prospect
Asylum 7
Focusing on issues such as life and death in crime rampaged Detroit, Asylum 7 is an independent hip hop act who has turned heads in Detroit. You won’t hear his music on the radio but it’s probably meant to be that way. Check out “Schizo” which was featured on the Fakehunters album Jazz Is.
Fakehunters ft. Asylum 7 “Schizo”
One Turntable and a Mic: Pace One and Mr Green
Pace One and Mr Green
Brooklyn born emcee Pace One has teamed up with one of the best kept secrets in producing in the form of New Jersey product Mr Green. Gaining heavy rotation among respected names like DJ Premier and Tony Touch with their underground hit “Children Sing” (one of the freshest beats ever) these guys came back with a dope follow up in “Hip Hop”. Check it out.
Pace One and Mr Green “Hip Hop”
Detroit’s Premier? Black Milk
Black Milk
As far as producers are concerned proud Detroit native Black Milk is on the short list with cats like 9th Wonder as the producers of the future. Initially known for his production work with Slum Village, Black Milk has emerged as one of the hottest producers in the game with a sound clearly influenced by DJ Premier among others. Did I mention the boy can rap? Tune in to one of his bangers from the Tronic album.
Black Milk “Long Story Short”
Duck Down Presents Torae
Marco Polo & Torae
Canadian producer Marco Polo is set to blow up in your speakers some time soon. Brooklyn rapper Torae has teamed up with Marco Polo under Duck Down records to bring you a sick collaboration full of headbangers. Torae is focused on bringing back the sound and hardcore lyricism New York hip hop became famous for. Check it out.
Marco Polo & Torae ft. DJ Revolution “Double Barrel”
St. Clair’s Finest: Chip the Ripper
Chip Tha Ripper
Cleveland has long suffered from being renown in the hip hop universe based on the success of just one hip hop act (Bone Thugs N Harmony). Now cats like Kid Cudi and Chip Tha Ripper are here to change this distinction. Chip Tha Ripper introduces a fresh approach to the mic displaying the necessary skills to propel him to hip hop stardom. Some of the images he depicts are so ridiculous you can’t help but laugh and appreciate the man’s wit. Check out “Baby Man” and tell me what you think.
Chip Tha Ripper “Baby Man”
Bay Area Legends: Zion I
Zion I
Consisting of legendary west coast producer Amplive and MC Zambi this Bay Area duo has been banging out tracks in the underground for years. This summer they found some mainstream appeal with their summer hit “Coastin” which got plenty of airplay across the West Coast. Amplive may be one of the most underrated producers in the game. Check it out.
Zion I ft. Kay Flay “Coastin”
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