Baton Rouge has to be one of the strongest regions in the nation that is hiding some of hip-hop's hidden gems that the rest of the world is hip to as of yet. Although you may have some in the spotlight, some others are still emerging and rising in the ranks of being next to blow up as well. One would be Baton Rouge's own 70th Street Carlos, the versatile X-Factor that the Louisiana scene has to offer. The off-the-wall flow he presents is also packaged in his larger than life image he creates with his animated Gumby haircut.
Read MoreHeating up the Texas scene, Splurge is easily one of the most talked about artists in the Lone Star at the moment. With the help of Say Cheese and WorldstarHipHop, he's turned into one of the most talked about indie acts in the industry and he continues to prove so with his new tape, "No Melody". The project produced executively by Beat by Jeff captures the true sound of Splurge in under an hour.
Read MoreWhen it comes to looking at which borough has the most heat in New York City on the indie level, it's easily Brooklyn is one of the hotbeds in the "City That Never Sleeps". One of the consistent artists in the area is Krimelife Ca$$, a brash insightful lyricist who doesn't stray from telling you a compelling story or getting the party started with his hype-filled jams. In his latest offering, "My Lawyer", he points the mirror back on himself as he speaks on cases that he has to fight, legal advice from his lawyer, overcoming the obstacles that he's facing and more.
Read MoreIf you've been following the Texas music scene this year, you should be familiar with how expansive the Dallas music scene. From Arlington to Fort Worth, Dallas is hosting some of the best talent that's in the nation when it comes to hip-hop. One of the premier artists in the area is Kenny B, an electrifying artist from Fort Worth you can spit out a hundred bars effortlessly. As he's on a hot streak of releasing hit records, he continues to do just that again with 1017 Eskimo princess Asian Doll.
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