Das EFX (LABEL:Unsigned) Das EFX is an American hip hop duo. It consists of emcees Skoob (also known as Books, born William "Willie" Hines, November 27, 1970) and Dray (also known as Krazy Drayzy, born Andre Weston, September 9, 1970). They rose to popularity in the early 1990s due to their affiliation with EPMD's Hit Squad and the duo's stream of consciousness lyrical delivery, which became one of the most influential lyrical styles in hip hop music during the early 1990s.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Das_EFX
Master P (LABEL:Major) Percy Miller, better known by his stage name Master P or his business name P. Miller, is an American rapper, actor, entreprener, investor, and producer.
http://www.facebook.com/MasterPMiller
Usher (LABEL:Major) Born in Chattanooga on October 14, 1978, Usher Raymond was raised by his single mother (and manager) Jonnetta Patton, who moved him and his younger brother to Atlanta when Usher was 12. Mom brought up her sons within the foundations of faith and family afforded by St. Elmo’s Missionary Baptist Church, for which she served as choir director. As early as junior high school, Usher began entering local talent shows.
http://www.facebook.com/usher
Webbie (LABEL:Unsigned) Webster Gradney, born September 6, 1985, better known by his stage name Webbie, is a rapper from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He came into the hip-hop scene in 2005 with "Give Me That Pussy" which featured U.G.K. rapper Bun B and the songs "Bad Bitch" & "Swerve" (Lil' Boosie Feat. Webbie) were featured in the 2005 movie Hustle & Flow.
http://www.facebook.com/OfficialWebbie
Young Money (LABEL:Major) An American record label founded by rapper Lil Wayne. Young Money's president is Lil Wayne's lifelong friend Mack Maine. The label is an imprint of Cash Money Records and is distributed by Universal Republic Records. Current artists include Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Tyga, Mack Maine, Jae Millz, Cory Gunz, Lil Twist, Gudda Gudda, Lil Chuckee, Short Dawg, T-Streets, and Shanell aka SnL.
http://www.facebook.com/youngmoneyent
Earl Sweatshirt (LABEL:Unsigned) Thebe Neruda Kgositsile (born February 24, 1994), better known by his stage name Earl Sweatshirt, is an American rapper and member of the Los Angeles based hip hop collective Odd Future.
http://www.myspace.com/mindfuck34
Wu- Tang Clan (LABEL:Indie) Emerging in 1993,NY-based Wu-Tang Clan proved to be the most revolutionary rap group of the mid-'90s -- and only partially because of their music. Turning the standard concept of a hip-hop crew inside out, the Wu-Tang Clan were assembled as a loose congregation of nine MCs, almost as a support group.
http://www.facebook.com/wutangclan
R. Kelly (LABEL:Major) Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967), better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Often referred to as the King of R&B, Kelly is recognized as one of the most successful R&B artists of all-time.
http://www.facebook.com/Rkelly
Big K.R.I.T. (LABEL:Indie) Justin Scott (born August 26, 1986), better known by his stage name Big K.R.I.T (King Remembered In Time), is an American hip hop musician and record producer from Meridian, Mississippi.On July 1, 2011 Big K.R.I.T. announced his debut studio album titled "Live from the Underground".
http://www.facebook.com/BigKritMusic
M.O.P (LABEL:Major) M.O.P., short for Mash Out Posse, is an American hardcore hip hop duo. The duo, composed of Billy Danze and Lil' Fame, is known for the aggressive delivery typically employed by both emcees. Although they maintain a strong underground following, they are mainly known for the song "Ante Up," released on 2000's Warriorz, and for which they have had mainstream success.
http://www.facebook.com/m1prod
Big Boi (LABEL:Major) Antwan André Patton (born February 1, 1975), better known by his stage name Big Boi, is an American rapper, song-writer, record producer and actor, best known for being a member of American hip hop duo OutKast alongside André 3000. His work in the duo has produced six studio albums. During the duo's hiatus, he and André 3000 each announced plans to release a solo album.
http://www.facebook.com/bigboi
Rebstar (LABEL:Indie) Rebin Shah (born on 4 October 1988) better known by his stage name Rebstar, is a Swedish recording artist and entrepreneur. He is also the co-founder and serves as the CEO of record label Today Is Vintage.
http://www.facebook.com/rebstar
Tyga (LABEL:Unsigned) Born Michael Stevenson, was just another kid from the hood struggling to rise above the negativity that surrounded him. Born and raised in the infamous Compton, CA armed with nothing but an amateur mixtape and hunger, he built solid local buzz through impressive live shows and an online hustle.
http://www.facebook.com/tyga
Nathaniel "nate Dogg" Hale (LABEL:Major) Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011), better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Eminem, Warren G, Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg died in 2011 in Long Beach, California of complications from multiple strokes.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nathaniel-nate-Dogg-Hale/19210802444
N*E*R*D (LABEL:Major) N.E.R.D. (the acronym of No One Ever Really Dies, stylized as N*E*R*D) is an American rock, funk, and hip hop band. Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo were signed by Teddy Riley to Virgin Records as a duo, The Neptunes.
http://www.facebook.com/NERD
Yo Gotti (LABEL:Unsigned) Yo Gotti’s self-created buzz in Memphis lead to a deal with TVT Records, home then to Lil Jon, Ying Yang Twins, Pitbull and others. But when the imprint went bankrupt in 2008, Yo Gotti paid for his contract himself only to quickly sign a lucrative deal for himself and his Inevitable Entertainment with Polo Grounds Music/J Records (now RCA).
http://www.facebook.com/yogotti
Naughty By Nature (LABEL:Indie) Naughty By Nature’s self-titled debut album was released in 1991 and quickly assaulted the music charts with the instant mega #1 hit “O.P.P.” The group quickly became crossover stars, while maintaining their ghetto sensibility. To date, their success and longevity as a Hip-Hop group has been unparalleled.
http://www.facebook.com/NBN118
EVE (LABEL:Major) Eve Jihan Jeffers (born November 10, 1978)is an American rapper-songwriter, record producer and actress. Her first three albums have sold over 8 million copies worldwide. She has also achieved success in fashion with her clothing line, Fetish. She is the inaugural winner of the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2002 for the song "Let Me Blow Ya Mind", with Gwen Stefani.
http://www.facebook.com/therealeve
French Montana (LABEL:Indie) French Montana (born November 9, 1984) is an American rapper and singer of Moroccan and Somali descent. He is the founder and CEO of Cocaine City Records, and in 2012, signed a joint venture recording deal with Maybach Music Group and Bad Boy Records. He is known for his frequent collaborations with Max B, and more recently with Rick Ross and with his group Coke Boys.
http://www.facebook.com/FrenchMontanaOfficial
LoveRance (LABEL:Major) LoveRance, born Rance oliver in San Francisco, is a rapper that broke onto the scene in 2011 with his smash hit "UP! (Beat The P-ssy Up)" featuring Iamsu! & Skipper, which reached #1 on major radio station KMEL 106.1 and has been a popular hit soneg since its release.
http://www.facebook.com/loverance
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