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(Born 1989 ' Raised in The South Bronx & Brooklyn , New York ) Step by step quickly creating a buzz for himself , the young lyricist (City Haze) strives to be "Hip Hops" Next Big Thing . Everyday experiences pushes him to continue to create & deliver strong music to the public .(Quoted By City Haze -"I learn something new everyday..i get better & more creative everytime i write , i try to come up with different ideas that all types people can comprehend to...either if it deals with the streets or just life in general & I say that because not everybody lives a sad story but then again not everybody lives a good one.) (Quoted by several Writers & Journalists) " City Haze is definitely someone special , hes very talented , unique , very versatile & knows what he must do to elevate himself & his music to the next level . If he remains consistent & continues to attract large crowds with his delivery & lyrical concepts...He will most definitely become a Hip Hop favorite."

James 'Slick' Watts has stayed true to his upbringings of Hill Street and Jaycee Manor a housing community in the small city of Martins Ferry in southeast Ohio and is true to his roots. Watts is inspired by family, life experiences and those who have since moved on from this life. His style has evolved over the years and is very diverse from the club joint "Oski Woski" to the deep track "25 to LIFE". Everything he spits is real life and is written by him. Watts is a unique artist compared to others out today because he has something to say. Many people can relate to him and where he has been in life.

Watts played college basketball for four years and has put his degree and everything else in his life on hold to pursue his dreaming of rapping for a living. When asked what rapping means to him James replied “It’s my way to reach the people. I feel I was born to do this my whole life.” He feels a responsibility to his people and the community to show them how important it is to follow your dreams. Watts says “I decided to follow my dreams because of the death of my brother (R.I.P. Reese). You never know when time is up…so follow your dreams. James ‘Slick’ Watts’ new mixtape 25 to LIFE hosted by one of the top DJ's in the country today DJ Mick Boogie! It includes guest appearances by C Murder and Young Turk of the orginal Hot Boys, featured artists Termanology and Tom Gist of Dipset, tracks produced by Paramount of MasterMind Beats, DJ Nice and Cells of Crack City and BittaSweet in house producer Young Chase. Slick Watts is on of raps elite, he has proven this on his debut mixtape which is available at WattsyMusic.com. 

Choosing his name because, the twenty-something Taurean describes himself as a versatile lyricist who can touch on numerous topics while maintaining his own identity. On his Debut album with New Bridge Records, LLC. A Man Apart, J. Clear touches on numerous subjects on the 13-track disc.

"(The album) is like a real person. Not happy all the time, not sad all the time. I wanted to show a variety of emotions."

A Man Apart is an album that never loses its pace. Songs like "Who U Ridin Wit" and "Let 'Em Know" are defensive to critics and detractors, while "U got it" is a popular party song. The debut single "Show you off" is a two-step song that encourages men to appreciate there woman and "Show them off". "Show you off" along with "Still Cool, Calm Collective also features Mike Winans Jr from the legendary gospel family.

"A lot of rap artists are killing people on 15 tracks of their album, and on the 16th track, they want to love God. No man hates women all the time. Real people have real different emotions."

So does A Man Apart, an artistic album with innovative production and features from some of Detroit's best artists, a list to which J. Clear can add his name. As an artist who tries to see the good in every situation, J. Clear sees only good coming his way.

"I used to want to be the greatest rapper. I don't want that anymore. I want to be a good businessman in this industry who also makes good music. The future? It looks bright."

JClear is truly the first of his breed; there hasn't been a rapper with the attributes that JClear possess. Lyrically versatile enough to scratch the temples of any faithful backpack sportin' hip hop purist than flip it, and supply the commercial feens with something catchy & clever. JClear can suave it up for the ladies, (as we all know) and keep it street with the best of 'em, plus, with all that going for him, he's not bad to look at. To sum it up, JClear is one of the most well rounded artist to ever hit the scene. The bravery to drop an album, totally opposite of what's Hot right now, J is the quencher for those thirsty for something new & quality.

With such artists as Ginuwine, Tank, Mya, Amerie, and now J. Holliday and Raugheem Devaughn; the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area has somewhat tarnished the image that D.C. will never develop quality mainstream talent, but even though hip-hop artists are plentiful, few such as Nonchalant, Questionmark Asylum, and now Wahle; have truly scratched the surface of good fortune, breached the threshold of the mainstream market, and received due respect for themselves and their hometown. Donnie Brasco, a.k.a. “DB:Z”, hopes to be the next to bring the eyes and ears of the world to the DMV corridor.

Donnie Brasco (born Donavin Campbell), a Prince George’s County native who still lives in his hometown, learned how to appreciate and admire music through his father, Percy Campbell. Percy, a Philadelphia native, played electric bass for such groups as Donald Bird and the Blackbirds, and Crown Heights Affair, while attending Howard University in the 70’s. "One of the most valuable things my father taught me was to have a great appreciation for music because music is universal, and can defy all race and culture barriers to give everyone a common medium by which we can all laugh, cry, or sing." Donnie was encouraged to develop his musical gifts meanwhile playing and listening to classic artists such as Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind and Fire, Hall and Oates, Rolling Stones, and Pattie Labelle, who later influenced his creative direction.  

Donnie has been through quite a bit of adversity, but he feels that he has been through equally enough uplifting and positive situations that help him and others around him. When he does reach the success by which he feels he deserves, one could look back at his past and empathize with his feelings as well. “Through all my years, I’ve strived to be just who I am, because I feel that I’m important enough to me to be me. I never tried to be something I’m not. Hopefully, people can see a little bit of themselves in me, and see how I pulled through my struggles, and it will inspire them to do great things”, Donnie says with sincerity. 

New.York City  Presents.... Michael Alexandre -aka-Arsiney, born April 10, 1986 to the times when epidemics came in threes; drugs, violence, and HIV . Although, he was raised in this era, his fate differed. His parents were epidemic-free! In the midst of it all, they introduced him to music such as Quincy Jones, James Brown, and Black Ivory to name a few. His father, a habitual guitar player and mother a soulful listener, gave Arsiney a blueprint to all that he wanted his life to be. Through sound and rhythm, rap became his reason and protest!

"All talent needs a home away from home"

At the age of 12 he joined a rap group called Relicz , teamed by Ars' manager Ray Graham and Ivan Tibbs. Nevertheless, a leading light took its place, and Arsiney embrace his solo spot .The Relicz parted ways with no hard feelings,and Cypha of the Relicz   supports his accomplishments thus far. Arsiney was young and curious beyond his lyrics, and Ivan Tibbs identified his drive. Ivan into Music Production and Ray being a Music Engineer, both  introduced him to the production portion of music, and Arsiney excelled!

Ray Graham and Ivan Tibbs forseen his abilities from the start,and knew they had to keep him focus and strong-minded to prepare for what is to come. Arsiney's outlet at the time was the studio, where he could release his inner-city facings on the mic. Ray's Headquater studio kept him off the streets most of the time,but living in the streets showed him how to hustle, hearing gun shots made him appreciate life and losing friends along the way made him want to speak. The studio also gave him a safe zone. His love for music shows with each track he records. Arsiney once wrote "WELCOME TO MY WORLD. LOUD, CALM, REAL, COLORFUL, HATE, LOVE, PAIN, STREET. I COULD USE EVERY WORD TO DESCRIBE MY MUSIC, BECAUSE MY MUSIC IS ME AND IT REFLECTS THE THINGS THAT GO ON IN MY MIND. WHEN I PRODUCE I LIKE TO PAINT A PICTURE. YOU SEE FOR ME SOUND IS ONLY 1D TO GIVE YOU 3D I HAVE TO BRING THE LISTENER DEEPER INTO THE MUSIC, ITS MORE THEN JUST WHAT THEY HEAR, BECAUSE FOR ME WHEN I HEAR SOUNDS AND DRUMS IN MY MIND I SEE BACKDROPS AND COLORS AND STORIES BEHIND THEM. SO WHEN YOU HEAR A SONG THAT I PRODUCED IF ITS R&B I WANT YOU TO FEEL THE MUSIC AND VISUALIZE EVERY ESSENCE OF EVERY SOUND IN THE PRODUCTION. WHEN YOU HEAR KEYS BEING PLAYED ON THE KEYBOARD I WANT YOU TO SEE STARS DANCING WITH EVERY RISING NOTE ON THE PIANO. IF YOU HEAR A SOULFUL SAMPLE I WANT TO FILL YOUR SOUL WITH WHATS IN MINES, AND THAT'S REALLLLLLL MUSIC.

Now Signed to Unimagined Ent Music Productions, he looks forward to his first international release called Music Sex Mda's & Converses, which features his music production and songwriting skills with Ivan Tibbs Executive Producer for the project. This project will make way for his solo debut and the major possibilities of being signed to major label. ( Arsiney is like no one I have ever worked with, our music minds are similar, We live a music world that if its different its hot. Arsiney cannot be put in a bubble. He's you, He's me, He's our children, He is the world ) - Ivan T....

There is no doubt in the minds of those that have heard his work, if you have had the chance to be in the presence of Scott "Young Lace" Yates, you will automatically understand why he will eventually grow to be a force in this music industry. He is heavily focused on his craft, you can catch Lace in the streets of Los Angeles, ripping and running... A quote from Terry "TR" Ross, CEO of Atlanta-Based Record Label, Noontime Entertainment, which has had artists such as Lil Bow Wow, Ashanti, Slim Thug and many more, had this to say about Lace. "Scotty is a lot different then a lot of the kids his age, he is making correct business decisions daily, and he isn't letting anyone take control of his career, he is his own boss. He will be a force to be reckoned with very soon." Lace's rapping genre can be classified as marketable, mixed with street and real stories... He can speed it up and talk about partying and having a great time in the clubs, and at the same time can slow it down and speak about love situations. Regardless to what style Lace is spitting, it's sure to be an exciting one.

Outasight is an emerging talent in the hip-hop scene. He has opened for such major artists as Me'Shell Ndegeocello and Dead Prez at New York's SOB's .He also rocked at the 2007 Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival where major label artists such as Emily King, Ghostface Killah, Skills, and Consequence performed. Outasight first stepped onto the scene when his song, "New York, New York" was featured on a debuting MTV Show (PowerGirls) and his music has graced the airwaves of major campus radio stations across the country. In 2007, NYC's 90.3 City College Radio's highest rated Hip Hop Show (Hosted by Video Music Box's Kevin Lawrence)named Outasight "Best Urban Alternative Artist."

Since the September 25th release of his Employee of the Year EP, Outasight has recieved press from Giant Magazine, Concrete Loop.com, SOHH.com, Brooklyn Bodega, Hip Hop Remix, The Deli Magazine, to name a few. The EP in less than 6 months time receive 12,000 downloads and Outasight's myspace page in just one year has garnered over 130,000 plays and 15,000 friends.

Blending a strong combination of on point emceeing, creative melodies, and soulful vocals, Outasight aims to bring music to a whole new place while drawing inspiration from his past.

Much in the way ancient Egyptian scribes used hieroglyphics to artistically document the historical events of their people, The Gliffics uses his lyrical sensibilities and flow to tell his own personal history, weaving his take on life with lessons he's learned the hard way. His rapping moniker, an abbreviation of "hieroglyphics," is a throwback to the Egyptian father he never had the chance to know. Only three-years-old when his father died, young Amir Mohamed Elshafiy faced a line of hardships growing up in Queens, New York. He struggled to stay in school through rough times at home; his mother worked two jobs to get by, but they still experienced bankruptcy and eviction. He spent much of his childhood trying to learn and practice Islam, but with his father's guidance gone and his Russian Jewish mother working around the clock to keep food on the table, keeping his Muslim identity was a confusing and difficult task to figure out as a kid. Before making it to high school he was taken to juvenile hall, spending the next two years behind bars and in and out of group homes. At 16 he was sent to Rikers Island and made it out with five years of probation with electronic monitoring. The stint at Rikers was a turning point in Gliffics' turbulent life, and from the moment he was released, hip hop was his new outlet.

The Gliffics began writing music and performing around his new neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY, rolling with a friend who showed him the ropes of becoming a lyricist. He spent the next two years working on his craft, and then a friend introduced him to Ben "Fex" Solano, a composer and producer who was building a talented team at Mihz Productions. After talking to Gliffics and hearing him freestyle, Fex knew that his potential was huge, owing not just to his talent but to Gliffics' impressive discipline and motivation. Fex and Gliffics have worked together ever since, creating a sound as original as Gliffics' lyrics, lines that deftly rhyme and flow to share the experiences of a negative past on the streets yet inspire a positive future that rises far above life's circumstances. To meet and know Gliffics now, you probably wouldn't guess him to be the same Amir Elshafiy from his years growing up. With his debut album in the works, a music video in pre-production, a marketing plan underway and show dates being booked both in the U.S. and in Egypt, The Gliffics' presence will be felt as he shares his innovation in music and proves his personal mantra, "Don't let your past predict your future." GLIFFICS, BK 

Born January 18th 1986, Cheryse Nicol Pickens is on the road to international stardom. Better known as Chey.N her passion for music and years of struggle have created this dynamic rapper/singer/writer/dancer. An extraordinarily multitalented artist that is a force to be reckoned with. She is a direct reflection of the raw honest experiences that have shaped her life and made her so relatable to her steady growing fan base of people in the US and all over the world.

At the tender age of 6 Chey's spunky character was discovered by an agent during a family trip to FAO Schwarz, which began her career in film and television. Since then she has appeared on well loved shows such as all my children, Law and Order, Criminal Intent and Special Victims unit, on networks such as Nickelodeon, NBC and ABC, in musical theater productions (Les Miserables) and many more...

However music and dance are her first loves. Chey has been determined to entertain the world from the beginning, she started dancing at just 3 years old; then got her 1st recording contract with Krizza Muzic at 14 and worked with development agents T-Money (fomer host of YO Mtv Raps) and Ossie Gibson to help shape her unique Hiphop & RNB/Punk persona. She's blazing, from her bold fresh flow to her sharp lyrical content to her gritty soulful voice she is simply unlike any one else. Repping a new genre which she affectionately calls Cheeky Pop in homage to her British roots.

Chey.N is currently working on her LP and collaborating both as an artist and writer with various other artists, producers, dj's, dancers, actors and directors. If you are interested in listening to Chey.N's music, reaching out to her management and/or exploring future opportunities to work with her, you can go to www.myspace.com/cheyNmusic

Emmanuel "Def Sound" Ricketts is a human. In fact he descends from a long line of humans. he saw his first blink summer of 1984 in Los Angeles since then he has taken his first steps, and even speaks occasionally. He has traveled nationally as a poet as 1/5 of the 2007 L.A. Slam Team. He is Head of his own upstart label without a label labeled as Tomorrow's Music Group. he is a member of the genre breaking duo "The They " (consisting of himself Novena of BabyStone). He is the other half of Ashley Franklin (which includes Def and another artist by the name of Lite). Def Is working on dropping no better yet unwrapping his first full length present "Something" coming May 20th of 2008. Influenced by just about every genre of music except the ones that suck. He is motivated by the doubts of the close minded, and inspired by the beauty in the ignorance of life, and is fueled by cosmic irony of "it" all. He thinks outside of cubicle's or any other shapes for that matter. Naturally gifted with wordplay that plays on playgrounds. He has made his life into an art form and shares that via everything; from music to fashion to poetry he knows his every pet project needs grooming and aside from those he spends most of his time being himself, thats all he aspires to be  ..