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10 Artists Next To Blow
As told to Randy Roper
DJ Scream NOMINATED FOR BEST MIXTAPE DJ
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Papoose Let me put it out there even though he’s been doin’ it for a second, I’m really impressed wit’ Papoose. He’s a good lyricist on delivery. I think it’s been a little over people ears, that’s why people haven’t caught on to him. I feel like he’s one hit away.
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Don P (from Trillville) Rapper/producer, he’s doin’ his own tracks. He’s doin’ it all. That’s definitely a cat to watch. He’s already got hits under his belt. “Never Ever,” “Some Cut” and everything on BME. But he’s doin’ his solo thing, I heard a lot of his music and it’s pretty impressive.
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Montana the Mack He’s got a big hit single, “Rock On.” He just got signed to Koch. He’s from the hood so even outside of “Rock On,” he ain’t nothing new to the scene. He’s been doin’ his thing for sure, for sure.
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Hot Dollar He recently just signed to So So Def. Also, he’s got a real good work ethic. He’s a good lyricist, good songwriter, and a hard worker. He’s definitely somebody to watch on the West Coast.
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Green City They’ve been grindin’. They’ve got a movement out there in Killeen, Texas. It’s crazy. They pack out shows and everything.
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Remo Da Rapstar He built a solid reputation on the mixtape circuit. He’s got a good work ethic, swagger, and a crazy buzz in New York. He’s a real talented guy. I think he’s somebody to definitely watch out for.
Trae He’s got a strong street reputation. We’re workin’ on this tape together and his work ethic is like no other. He might be one of the only other artists who has a stronger work ethic than myself. I think he’s one hit away from really getting’ his just due.
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Al Gator Real sharp delivery. Real lyricist. He’s really been beatin’ up the mixtape scene and had a nice buzz goin’ on.
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Big Kuntry He’s definitely somebody that’s under the radar. I think he’s like one of the most slept on artists over there at Grand Hustle. I mean, a lot of them are slept on, but he’s really doin’ his thing. His songs got the clubs goin’ nuts in Atlanta.
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Shawty Low (of D4L) Everybody knows him from “I’m Da Man.” We did a mixtape and pretty much made history wit’ it. He’s real crazy in Atlanta. He’s the total package: songwriter, lyricist, he’s got the swag, the image, everything. He’s also got a real strong street reputation. He’s a sure shot.
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