Quin Bookz: Virginia State University
Hometown: Charlottesville, Virginia
With over 200,000 views on YouTube, songs that lit his city on fire like “The Corner” and “Word Law,” and a growing group of fans; Quin Bookz is trying to make you familiar with his name. Bookz created his first mixtape in the closet of his dorm at Virginia State University back in 2011. With trap beats, gritty lyrics, and a southern intonation, Quin’s method to his lyrical madness is to blur the lines of and Hip Hop and humor. Pushing his most Recent EP “Big Cruddy,” Quin Bookz is making moves to keep his feet planted in the world of rap.
Check him out: https://soundcloud.com/quin-bookz/tracks
Loud Boy Vic: Central State University
Hometown: Cleveland Ohio
Based in Ohio, Loud Boy Vic says his style is a combination of old and new school hip hop. A calm flow with right in your face content, Loud Boy Vic, or LBO, has perfected his sing song flow that works well with both Hip Hop and R&B fans alike. Let’s be honest, that’s what we all have in our playlists for the Friday night turn up, anyway. The Central State University student uses his minor of sound engineering and recording to bring quality sound to his tracks. Working to finish his Bachelor’s at Central, he has recently put out his first mixtape “Take over”, which has garnered him thousands of views already.
Check him out: https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/loud-boy-vic-216-the-take-off
80 Reef: Elizabeth City State University
Hometown: Bronx, New York
80 Reef says he stumbled upon rapping surprisingly. 3 projects in now, 80 is taking the accident and running with it. His latest project “Fever” is everything you’d expect when you mix a New York flow with some thought provoking content, and some unusual dope beats. A rapper and upcoming film director, he even works to assist in putting together his own visuals. 80’s projects are heavily influence by his South Bronx upbringing; a place he deems the mecca of Hip Hop.
Check him out: https://soundcloud.com/80reef/tracks
Tedo: North Carolina A&T State University
Hometown: Rocky Mount NC
Christian Perry also known as TEDO says he went searching for a talent and found the gift of music. Reminiscent of Bryson Tiller being that he sing-raps, he still manages to put his own flare to his music that is proving to satisfy his fans. TEDO believes he was put on earth to let others his story though his music. In July of 2016 he dropped his 11 track mixtape 20 years deep. True to his form of mixing singing and rapping, the album is a reflection of his staple style.
Check him out: https://soundcloud.com/tedorecordz
Rio Suave: Tuskegee University
Hometown: Gadsden Alabama
Rio Suave believes that there is a lack of authenticity in today’s music, and he vows to bring it back. His newest project “Crown Me Black” is currently available on ITunes and Rio promises to have everything you need. The 14 track body of work features thought provoking lyrics over dope beats and instrumentation. Rio Suave is giving his own style all the way through.
Check him out: https://soundcloud.com/crownblacksounds
Fat Eric: Norfolk State University
Hometown: Washington D.C
While the name Fat Eric can serve as a conversation piece, The Norfolk State University senior has much more to say about his music. Also a spoken word poet, Fat Eric is here for making relatable music that doesn’t “sell facades.” Claiming he is hungry for success, Fat Eric, along with his childhood friends, started By Any Means Entertainment. #BAM invades his social media to showcase the movement.
Check him out: https://spinrilla.com/songs/526511-fat-eric-sippin
Savvy Gutta: Tougaloo College
Hometown: Jackson Mississippi
Savvy Gutta, a Tougaloo alum, is a mix of conscious lyrics and southern twang. He has opened for the likes of Big K.R.I.T., David Banner, Scarface, Juvenile, and 8Ball & MJG. The Southern rapper was recently the recipient of the ‘Lyricist of the Year’ at Jackson Mississippi’s 2nd Annual Hip Hop Awards. “The Book of Savvy Ch.2” is the rapper’s current project, but in light of the recent police brutality, the rapper released B.L.M (Black Logical Methods), a politically charged track meant to speak to the people.
Check him out: https://soundcloud.com/savvylildaddy/tracks
Jonathan: Elizabeth City State University
Hometown: Aulander, North Carolina
Jonathan is rapper with 10 billion legitimate hustles, and a flow suggestive to nothing describable. The musician is not only a rapper, but and up and coming screen writer working on His Masters of Fine Arts. A founder of The Coalition of Outstanding Lyricists (The C.O.O.L), a network of other musically inclined artists, he strives to put NC on the map and with everything he does.
Check him out: http://www.reverbnation.com/open_graph/artist/3005584
Tana Rocks: Central State University
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY
When Tana exploded onto the scene with his party record “ThisIzFaDemHeaux,” the song caught fire quickly gaining over 19 thousand views on YouTube and 17.5k listens on SoundCloud. The smash party record has gained the rapper a lot of attention. Since his recent success he has performed in cities across the country and is currently working on a Homecoming Tour and new music. Tana describes himself as the person you just met but you feel like you’ve known them forever.
Check him out: https://soundcloud.com/tanarocks
Dolla Black: Tougaloo College
Hometown: Jackson Mississippi
Originally starting his career as a member of rap group “Dem Boyz”, Dolla Black branched off and released his first Solo Album “Let Me Work” in 2014. Harvesting attention from some of the elite in the music industry like DJ Don Cannon and DJ MLK, and performing on the Generation NXT Tour, Dolla Black is making noise a lot of people are willing to hear. CEO of his own entertainment company, Black Dolla Entertainment, The Mississippi rapper is quietly taking the music scene by storm. Dolla describes his music as a perfect blend between dreams and reality.
Check him out: http://www.dollablackbde.com/
DOPEMUSIC: Winston Salem State University
Hometown: Kinston, North Carolina
DOPEMUSIC, a music group out of Kinston, NC, is comprised of Slade and J. Trinity. Both artists act as producers and lyricists in their rap duo. DOPEMUSIC prides themselves on making all of their music in-house and creating various sounds based on various influences. The indie group is inspired by various artists including, Andre 3000, Tupac, J. Cole, Drake, and many more. The goal for DOPEMUSIC is to spread good music throughout the world and inspire the masses. Together the group has put on numerous shows, created a number of songs, and worked hard to become as successful as possible within their music.
Check them out: http://www.dopemusiconline.com/
