Rugz D. Bewler - "By Any Means Necessary"

Dope song with a dope video to boot. Pop the hood on this one and listen to Rugz rep Harlem world.

Dirty Dat Dude speaks on Grind and Sacrifice

If you're looking for raw advice, click play and listen to Dirt lay it out. With over a decade of ground zero experience in the music game, Dat Dude keeps it simple and to the point. Click HERE for more of his videos.

Devin Miles - "The Good, the Bad & the Ugly" (Official Video)

Here's another emcee from what seems to be a city on fire, Pittsburgh, PA. Once a city that hip hop forgot, Devin Miles seeks to stake his claim. What do y'all think of this young spitta's laid-back flow?

Big Sean Speaks on Staying Busy & His Sophomore Album

Let's see if the Wonton Don can dodge the dreadful sophomore slump. You think he even makes it to album three?

School of Hard Knocks

Whether your just starting out or somewhat of a seasoned veteran, the rap game is an ever-evoluting one. Visit this page regularly as we will post insightful tips that may just be the push you need.

- HHDP Staff

Roccett - "Holla When You See Me" (Official Video)

Check out Carson, California native Roccett on his newest project. What do y'all think? Could he be the next to hold down the West? We shall see!

BDot - "Top 5" ( Official Video )

Here's the newest video from the female emcee "BDot" - She's been releasing song's & video's lately to promote her newest mixtape titled "This Time It's Personal" - Hosted by DJ Hood & DJ Whiteowl ( Dropping Soon ). Dope new video from BDot! Check her out & let us know what you think.

Nizell - "If You Want To" ( Mp3 )

... and another one from Nizell. This canadian emcee has been dropping songs & video's left & right lately. You can not only see the hunger in his grind, but you can hear it in his voice. I'm def feeling this new song. Check it out & let us know what you think!

Nizell - "If You Want To"

Rich Dolarz - "Road 2 Riches" ( Official Video )

I know alot of ya'll are prolly thinking - "This is almost a year old, why is he posting this?" - Well I never personally had heard it until now, and I'm feelin it. This is the type of shit i'd round around & bump in the whip, has a real rugged feel to it. Rich reminds me of somebody, I just can't put my finger on it. Anyways, check this video out & let us know what you think!

Ross Maq - "Stay Schemin" ( Remix Video )

New artist to the website by the name of Ross Maq. I know I've posted a couple video's to this popular Rick Ross, Drake & French Montana beat, but Ross definitely does his thing on this one. Good lyrical content & he rides the beat well.. Check it out & let us know what you think!

Reed Dollaz - "Sacrifice" ( Official Video )

Okay soo.. funny story how I discovered this artist. I was watching a video by somebody I had never heard of called "Rich Dolarz" ( video coming soon ) & I seen this video, so I clicked it. Dude is dope.. has a raspy voice, beat was dope, hook was catchy. New artist to the website - Check out Reed Dollaz & let us know what you think!

Sese - "Willy Wonka 2" ( Official Video )

I had posted a couple video's from Sese last week & figured i'd wait a few days to give you some new shit. Here's the sequal video to "Willy Wonka". If you want to hear more, scroll down the page or check out Sese on youtube. Let us know what you think!

Huva Haz - "Thing For You" ( Official Video )

Here's a new video from Huva Haz called "Thing For you" - This video released a couple weeks ago, but I hadn't heard about this artist until I just dicovered him on Youtube. Dope song tho.. I haven't found too many songs with this type of vibe lately for the site, so here it is.. Check it out & let us know what you think!

Farrah Burns - "Shot Gun Wedding" ( Official Video )

Here's another dope female emcee for you. Up until recently I haven't heard alot of femcee's with bars, but thats definitely been changing if you've been keeping up with the website. Farrah does her thing on this one tho. Beat reminds me of some 90's underground shit.. Let us know what you think of "Shot Gun Wedding"!

Julius Myth - "Pure Imagination" ( Official Video )

Brand new video from New York's own Julius Myth! Random Fact: Julius Myth was the FIRST post that I had ever made on this website with my favorite song from him called "Nightmares". This time he's back with some more dope visuals. Song has that fresh, laid back feel that I look forward to when listening to his music. Check it out & let us know what you think!

Here's his website www.JuliusMyth.com

Logic413 - "Acapella Video"

So i'm not really sure what I should say ( because its my own personal video ) other than watch it & lemme know what you think! I'm Logic413 if you don't know me already, owner of this website. Here's an acapella I did the other night. Lemme know what you think!

A.Tibbz - "Untied" ( Official Video )

Dope new emcee I just discovered that goes by "A.Tibbz" - His new video untied is definitely dope. You can tell by listening that he has a firm grasp on how a good song should sound. Everything about this song & video is clean. Nice, meaningful track.. Lyrics were dope. Check it out & let us know what you think! Alot more from A.Tibbz coming soon!

Quadir Lateef - "Corner Store Confession" ( DOPE Spoke Word )

You know I like to find new spoken word verses from talented poets - and this is exactly what I 'm talking about. Quadir KILLS this. I'm a huge fan.. the play on words, concept that he's using, everything. Dope. Watch for yourself!

Mike Stud - "Happy Ending" ( Official Video )

New video from Mike Stud called "Happy Ending" - Dope video / concept. Mike Stud is more of a "college hip hop" type of emcee, but this video definitely caught my eye. Real deep concept, dope storylines & the video just came together well. If you enjoy this video & want to see more from Mike, just go on youtube. He has 10-20 video's for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!

Don Di Giorgio - "Each His Own" ( Mp3 )

Here's a post from a new artist to Hip Hop Draft Picks - He sent me a few songs in my email, but this one kinda stood out to me.. The hook was catchy, beat is definitely dope. Feeling the concept. Lemme know what you think!

Don Di Giorgio - "Each His Own"

Nizell - "Lord Only Knows" ( Official Video )

Here's another new joint from Toronto's own Nizell over the Drake ft Rick Ross "Lord Only Knows" beat. This isn't my favorite from Nizell, but its still dope. I'm personally just not a big fan of this instrumental but, Check the video out & if you're feeling it, make sure to scroll down & find "Nizell - Remember" & "Nizell - I Got It Locked" for more music + videos.

Check out www.Nizell.com

Symba - "Winning Pt. 2" ( Official Video )

Symba dropped his newest video about a week ago called "Winning pt 2". The visuals are dope - He reenacted a battle situation for the first half of the video, feeling that. First time I heard of this emcee was today.. He's got a different type of flow. Check it out & you be the judge!

Sese - "What A World" + "Willy Wonka" ( Official Video )

A couple day's ago I came across this artist named "Sese" on youtube. Most of his video's are from late 2010 / early 2011, so it boggles my mind how I haven't seen these until now. I personally think dude is dope - I'm a fan of emcee's with that raw lyrical content - If you feel the same, Sese is an artist you'll enjoy. First time i'm gonna do this, but I blessed ya'll with TWO video's instead of 1. He dropped a video every week for almost 3 months, so I might as well showcase a couple of them. Let us know what you think & expect to see much more from this Canadian emcee in the future.

For more Sese - Visit Youtube.com/Seasonator

Saigon - "Hungry" ( Official Video )

I've never really been a big fan of Saigon, but every once in a while he drops some shit that I'm into. I think the lyrical content on this track is pretty up to par plus the beat is dope. Not a big fan of the hook, but I'm feeling this - Good work Saigon! anyways.. what do you think of this video? Comment below.

Quiet Storm ft. SheDynasty - "Name In Lights" ( Official Video )

Quiet Storm just released his newest video featuring SheDynasty called "Name In Lights" - This video is dope. I love how he had a live band play inside of a parking garage, definitely gave it a fresh look. Nice lil motivational song - Check it out & let us know what you think!

Nizell ft. Alibi - "Remember" ( MP3 )

Here's a new Nizell joint fresh out the studio called "Remember". This time he features a female R&B artist that goes by Alibi; She definitely blessed the chorus to give the song that "feel" it needed. Nizell gets deep on this track telling you about his life - Check it out & let us know what you think!

Nizell - "Remember"

Check out more from Nizell @ www.Nizell.com

XV ft. Trae The Truth - "Batteries" ( Official Video )

Lately I've been becoming a fan of XV - Even tho this isn't my favorite of his video's & features, he definitely doesn't need to go unnoticed. Search XV on youtube for some hot music & i'll make sure to keep you posted in the future. Peep the new visuals from XV & you be the judge!

Tory Lanez - "Wooden Beads" ( Official Video )

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez released this video about a year ago called "Wooden Beads" - Pretty dope record. At points in the song, the way he sais certain things gives me a feeling of "Meek Mill" - Flow is on point tho. Check out Tory Lanez on youtube If you're feeling this video.

Neffy - "Tony Montana" ( Official Video )

Neffy is a young up & coming emcee from Vermont. He's new to the Hip Hop Draft Picks movement, but you can catch him all over Youtube if you're feeling this video. This isn't his newest video, but this song caught my attention the most. He's released around 10 video's just within the last year or so. Check out "Tony Montana" & let us know what you think!

Yonas - "I Could" + "Midnight City" ( Video + Mp3 )

"In his short career, YONAS has released 3 original albums, and has recently had his music video for the song “Shy Kidz” in rotation on MTVu and Fuse TV On Demand. In 2009, YONAS won a Billboard Songwriting Award for his song “Banga”, and since then, has performed at Music Festivals such as SXSW in Austin, TX, CMJ in New York City, and A3C in Atlanta, GA." ..among many other things.

I had recently discovered Yonas & I definitely like his style of music. Yonas has newer video's out since "I Could" has been released, but this is my personal favorite. The harmony on the hook is dope, beat has a nice feel to it & I Just like the overall sound of the song. Let us know whats up!

Yonas - "Midnight City"

Phene - "Stay Schemin" ( Remix Video )

Everytime I turn around there's another emcee making their own remix video to the Rick Ross song "Stay Schemin". Phene definitely did his thing on this one tho.. Phene has been featured on Hip Hop Draft Picks numerous times. Check out his newest video & let us know what you think!

Mike Tess - "New York Minute" ( Official Video )

Mike Tess is a new artist to Hip Hop Draft Picks - Here's his newest video, a remix song he did to the Fat Joe & Jadakiss song "New York Minute". I thought the video came out dope as far as the visuals & editing + the song is chill. Check it out & let us know!

Guyana - "Aint Bout Money" ( Official Video )

Guyana, a female emcee from Miami Fl, dropped this video a couple months ago. I remember seeing it, but at the time this website didn't exit so I couldn't help give it exposure. Definitely dope for an up & coming female emcee. Video is very high quality, visuals are dope AND her lyrics were on point. Touche' Guyana!

JHA JHA - "Lessons" ( Official Video - Stacks Bundle & Max B Tribute )

When I was searching the web earlier today & found this video, I must say I was a little excited. If you don't know who Jha Jha is, she's made music with many Riot Squad & Dipset members. Her newest video is nothing less than dope. I'm a die hard Stack Bundles fan myself, so I knew this song would hit home. I hope to hear more from Jha Jha in the near future.

KAM Royal - "Rap Guys / Don't Trip" ( Official Video )

"KAM Royal is a 21-year-old Washington, DC native and honor role student at Tulane University. Rapping since fifth grade, KAM began taking his music seriously summer 2010. With influcences ranging from well established artists like Jay-Z, Ludacris, and Tech Nine, to today's up and comers like J Cole, Do, Kennedy, and Drake to some of the late great legends like Big L and The Notorious BIG; KAM 's material for his music stems from what he knows best, his life"

Here's Kam Royals 2nd video that's released within the past 2 month's off his newest project he's working on called "Quit Your Day Job" - Some consider Kam in the "frat rap" category, but I personally think that's an insult because he actually makes good music. Video is dope, well put together - Catchy hook. Bump this shit!

Stixx - "New York Love" ( Official Video )

""Stixx" is an up and coming artist from Brooklyn, NY with an objective of making a strong impact in the music world. His selective style of music goes far beyond one's typical category. Stixx is an artist that refuses to be placed inside of a bracket. He makes a wide variety of music, an artist that believes that music is an art, striving to attack many genres from various angles."

"New York Love" is exactly what it sounds like, a NY anthem. I'm a die hard Lakers fan, but I guess I can post a video up that talks so much the NY Nicks haha. Stixx did his thing though. Nice visuals, good song to bump. Check it out! If you like what you see, visit the website below.

www.iamstixx.com

Pippy - "I Deserve This" ( Official Video )

Pippy just linked me to this video on Twitter & I'm feeling it.. Has a nice vibe to it. Meaningful song ( Every up & coming emcee can relate ) Check it out & lemme know what ya'll think!

Cali Carma - "Hate" ( Mp3 )

Just recieved this submission in my E-Mail from somebody in Cali Carm'a Camp. "His rap fans now know him as Atlanta’s Cali Carma, but he was born Darrell McCarthy in Queens, NY, the son of Jamaican and British immigrants. Now permanently residing in Atlanta, Cali has demonstrated an uncanny ability to entertain and inspire with an authentic style of rap incorporating both his northern roots and southern lifestyle."

"Hate" is a catchy song with with a trap feel to it, but Cali is def venting on this one. Hook is catch, beat sort of reminds me of a Rick Ross instrumental, but the overall track is dope. Check it out & If you're feeling it, make sure to visit Cali Carma's website below!

www.CaliCarma.com
Cali Carma - "Hate"

HOOLYBOY - "Stay Schemin" ( Remix Video )

Somebody had mentioned to me there was a "Stay Schemin" video remix contest going on somewhere - Perhaps that's why I'm seeing so many video's around the web. Anyways, here's the newest remix from Hoolyboy - Lemme know what you think!

Praise ft. The Weekend - "High For This" ( Official Video )

I was chillen w/ my boy Burna J from Inspireheads.com last night & he had put me onto this artist he know's that goes by Praise. He definitely did his thing on this one! Beat is fire, storyline is dope, the hook was blessed by The Weekend & lyrics were on point. Praise sounds hungry on this one - For more updates on Praise, follow him on Twitter @PraiseBeats

Fueg - "Gone Til November" ( Official Video )

Somebody i'm friends with on facebook had posted this videos, so I decided to give it a listen. Maybe its just me, but Fueg reminds me of Kid Cudi - Difference is, I'm not a fan of Kid Cudi, but i'm feeling this video. Good visuals, smooth sounding song plus I enjoy the chorus. Check it out & lemme know if you're feeling it!

Penny Shaw - 25 Freestyle ( Spoken Word + Mixtape )

"Born in Queens, New York in the 1980s when hip hop was just gaining momentum, Penny Shaw developed a love for the craft. Rappers such as RUN DMC and LL Cool J were some of the first to make it from Penny’s hometown"

I first watched this video & thought it was pretty cool.. But like any other Hip Hop enthusiast, I wanted to hear him spit over a beat - So I downloaded his newest tape "Good Morning". The "Good Morning" project is definitely dope. Real polished style, good lyrical content, rides the beat well & great instrumental choices. Find his tape by going to the website below.

www.PennyForThought.com
Penny Shaw - "Can't You See"


Penny Shaw - "Anticipation"

Jay Stonez ft. 2 Chainz - "Cooking All Morning" ( Official Video )

Jay Stonez is a new artist on the rise coming from the south side of Chicago "Cookin All Morning" is the first single featured 2 Chainz. His team sent me this video earlier today so I decided to post it up. Definitely a solid video.. Bump this shit!

Cirious & DeeLux - "LA LA" ( Official Video )

Cirious & Deelux are a duo hip hip group based out of Cali & this song / video right here is definitely an LA anthem. I'm a die hard lakers fan, so you already know I had to check this video out when I seen it. Definitely DOPE. One of my favorite video's i've posted so far - Hopefully ya'll enjoy as well. More to come soon!

Stack$ - "My Label" ( Official Video )

New visuals from Miami artist "stack$". My label has a nice underground feel to it. Whether you're watching the video or just listening to the song, it has a nice laid back vibe with good lyrical content. Expect to see more on Hip Hop Draft Picks from Stack$

Packs - "Facetime" ( Official Video )

I had randomly came across this video on youtube so I decided to post it. Just released a couple days ago from Packs. I've never heard his music before, but he sorta reminds me of Rhymefest a little bit. Either way, real clean video & the content was cool. Check it out & comment!

Rated R - "4 In The Morning" ( Official Video )

Rated R, native emcee from the Bronx New York, currently residing in upstate NY - This is an older video from Rated R, but he's a personal friend of mine & I wanted to give these visuals more exposure than what they have. Real heart felt & deep song. Expect alot more to come from this Bronx bully.

Phene - "You & I" ft. Marian Mereba

I had recently posted a new video from Phene when our website first relaunched - Here's another new song from the dope young emcee called "You & I" - Check it out, give it a listen & let us know what you think!

Phene - "You & I" ft. Marian Mereba

Sammy Adams - "Blow Up" ( Official Video )

I know this isn't a new video & most people who have heard of Sammy Adams have already seen these visuals, but fuck it. I never liked his music when I heard his first song a couple years back, but I gotta say - he's definitely grown on me. Check out his new video "Blow Up" & if you enjoy it - Search youtube for "Sam Adams Live Episode." He has roughly 15-20 video's of him on the road, performing, in the studio, etc. Enjoy!

1HOT - "Badd" ( Official Video )

Just came across this video on youtube.. I like the feel to it. Got that trap type swag. 1Hot definitely did his thing on this one. He has a raspy voice, beat was dope, and kept his bars on point. Peep the newest video from 1Hot & expect to see alot more from this emcee.

Moufy - "Boston Lights Remix" ( Official Video ) ft. Slaine, Smoke Bulga, Edo G & Termanology

Moufy is a young artist grinding hard out of Boston Mass. I first heard about Moufy when his "Boston Lights" mixtape did pretty big numbers on Datpiff. Here's his new video featuring a bunch of other New England ( Mass ) artist's. Check it out - Video is pretty dope & everything comes together well.

Kriss Famouss - "Flexin" ( Official Video )

I had come across this video on somebody's facebook page, seen that Kriss Famouss was from my area ( the 413 ) so I decided to take a look. Although I wasn't too impressed with the 1:20 sec long intro, the song turned out to be pretty chill. "Flexin" as far as the video goes, visuals are dope. The hook & beat kinda gave me a French Montana feel.. Overall, good shit - Check it out & lemme know what you think.

Fred The Godson - Over My Dead Body ( Official Video )

I'm not 100% sure if Fred The Godson has an official Record Deal or not, but as far as the big picture in the Hip Hop industry goes - I consider him a draft pick; An up & coming threat to the game without even having his debut album out yet. Just got these visuals from Fred - Show support, watch the video & share!

B. Martin - "Take Off' ( Official Video )

"B. Martin is an artist based out of Albany, NY. He is the recent winner of the T-Pain "Motivated" competition, which landed him a spot on T-Pain's Album & Mixtape."

B. Martin is from my neck of the woods, roughly 40 minutes from where I was born & raised, so I've been following his work for a couple years. The kid grinds extra hard & has done a great job at creating a buzz for himself. "Take Off" is a dope new visual from B. Martin - Check it out & if your feeling him - Make sure to watch more video's on youtube @ "BMartinOfficial"

BDot ft. 6Gz - "Expiration Date" ( Mp3 )

BDot, a dope femcee from Ohio, teamed up with NYC's own 6Gz on this new street banger called "Expiration Date"; A new track off BDot's newest mixtape "This Time It's Personal" Hosted by DJ Hood & DJ Whiteowl. This track is dope. Good lyrical content & has a nice street feel to it. Look out for more music from BDot & 6Gz - Also, i'll be updating everybody on the release of BDot's newest CD.

BDot ft. 6Gz - "Expiration Date"

SC - You Know It ( Official Video )

"Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - SC started rapping in 2005 at the age of 19. “I really wasn’t feeling some of the music and said I could make better music, so I did.” He’s released three mixtapes, been on fourteen national mixtapes and played on stations in New York, California & Texas. SC hustles daily to grow his buzz. A buzz that already has people from Italy and the Philippines’ vibing to his music."

This song was featured on "Hip Hop Draft Picks 2" Hosted by DJ Hood - I was feeling SC when he first sent me music. Recently, he had released the video for his new single "You Know It" - Nice, clean video.. nothing overboard. Overall some dope visuals. Good job homie!

SC - You Know It:

Nipsey Hussle - "Forever On Some Fly Shit" ( Official Video )

I know Nipsey Hussle isn't what you think of when you hear "Hip Hop Draft Picks" - but in my eyes, he's still an up & coming artist who isn't in the major leagues JUST yet. Anyways, I had to post this video because I love this song. Everything about it is dope.. Nipsey has a nice storyline to it, beat was ill & the visuals came together nicely. Check out Nipsey Hussle on Youtube & Google.

Nipsey Hussle - "Forever On Some Fly Shit"

Rozewood - Prelude To A Funeral ( Official Video )

"Born in Germany & raised in Amityville NY, Rozewood witnessed the murder of his uncle first hand, and committed himself to finding his own path, away from street life. There is an honesty in his music that is rare in mainstream hip hop today. He has an uncanny ability to paint an accurate picture of the pain, passion and struggle that is real life. There is no need to exaggerate. The truth is raw enough"

I don't want to compare, but the first thing I thought of when I heard this was - He kinda sounds like Nas, Raekwon & LL Cool J. Rozewood has that "feel good music" vibe with this video. Definitely check it out & support.

Big Nate, Big O, Beanie Sigel - "Moving Fast On The Interstate" ( Official Video )

"Athelete With A Rap Sheet describes me best. I'm 6'6 - 6'7 with shoes on lol I was born in Boston & raised in Worcester, Ma. Sports was always number one for me over music. I was drafted twice to the Oakland As out of high school at age 17 & drafted again after going to worcester state college to the Toronto BlueJays; Now i'm back home in the hood grinding at this music"

My dude Big Nate puts in work.. always grinding, always making music & trying to better himself in Hip Hop. Here's a video he did with Mass's own Big O & Beanie Sigel. Dope mixtape track with a nice feel to it. Check out the video & peep the music below. You can catch Big Nate on most Hip Hop Draft Picks mixtapes & much more to come.

Big Nate, Big O, Beanie Sigel - "Moving Fast On The Interstate"


Big Nate - "I Can't Lie"

Lski - "The Streets" + "Midnight Monster" ( Mp3s )

"Lynn Harris, also known as Lski, was born on April 25, 1991 and raised in the Dorchester Section of Boston, MA. Lski started recording and doing shows at the young age of 12 and hasn't stepped off the peddle yet."

Lski is a personal friend of mine & one of the hardest working emcee's I know. He make's sure to rep Boston proudly & release new music & video blogs every single week. In the short time I've known him, he's released multiple mixtapes & video's for the streets. You can check Lski out on previous & future Hip Hop Draft Picks mixtapes as well. Enjoy these 2 songs off his upcoming mixtape titled "Midnight Monster".

Lski - "The Streets"


Lski - "Midnight Monster Intro"

Tre Nyce - Be Nice ( Official Video )

"Vancouver Based, 22 year old Tre Nyce already boasts an impressive resume having worked with the likes of "Swollen Members", "Tech9", "Glasses Malone", and "La Coka Nostra". Following a successful feature campaign on the aforementioned Swollen Members 2009 release "Armed To the Teeth", The "King Of The V" is poised to embark on his crusade for notoriety and credibility amongst the greats of the game today"

When I first started watching this video, I could tell he put alot of time & money into his hustle because the visuals first-hand are dope. Clean flow, everything was put together well.. The only thing I wasn't the biggest fan of was the auto-tuned hook, but since watching the video a couple times - It's growing on me. Thumbs up to Tre Nyce. If you wanna hear more from Tre, make sure to check him out at www.TreNyce.com

Takemoney - Stay Schemin' Freestyle ( Video )

I don't really know too much about these guys, just seen the video today for the first time - but I think they did the remix justice, so I had to post it. Takemoney remixed the Rick Ross "Stay Schemin" song & did their thing on the beat. Visuals mimic the original video, but they put their own flare on it. Dope beat, good lyrics, solid track.. Check out the video & look for more from Takemoney in the future on HipHopDraftPicks.com

Rich Young - "White Kid Black Kid" ( Video ) + New Mixtape

"Rich Young (aka B.Keyz), born Brian Anthony Wilson (June 16th) is an American born recording artist, record producer and entrepreneur."

He's a one man band. He not only Produces majority of the records he cuts, but he also writes / records & engineer's the music, shoots the video's & does the promotion himself. Within last month, Rich Young has blessed us with 3 BRAND NEW music video's. You can search "RichYoungTV" on youtube to find his previous works. Below is a link where you can download his newest mixtape which just released 2 days ago called "Welcome 2 The Neighborhood".

Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

VanJess - J. Cole - Work Out ( Cover Video )

I randomly came across this video on youtube.. I don't know too much about this group, but I do know they were born in Nigeria, africa & currently reside in California. Check it out, share it with friends & Follow them on Twitter @VanJessMusic

Okwerdz ( The American Government wants to CENSOR the Internet | Anti SOPA Rap by Okwerdz )

"This is very real and effects every single person that uses the internet! please like/share this video & visit http://americancensorship.org for more information on the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and how we can stop this before January 24th!"

Watch & SPREAD this video asap - The american government is trying to take away more of our rights & your privacy. They're trying to make it so you can't live your life how you live it now via the internet. Help make a change. S/o to the homie Okwerdz for this.

Celebrity Cell - "I'm Raw" & "Strugglin"

If you're the type of person who respects real lyricists, then you're gonna love Celebrity Cell. He has his own original style, creative wordplay & a refreshing hunger in his voice that completely makes me forget the "Hip Hop Is Dead" motto. "I'm Raw" is a dope mixtape track. He also provided us with a real deep song called "Strugglin" & his entire mixtape for FREE download. Check out the music, find him on youtube & look forward to seeing alot more from him in the future.

DOWNLOAD THE MIXTAPE!


Celebrity Cell - "I'm Raw"



Celebrity Cell - "Strugglin" ft. Nene Malo

Devin Miles - "Fade" & "Never Change" ( Mp3 )

"Though his beginnings touted him as just another rapper from the City of Bridges, Devin Miles has proven himself to be far from usual. His triple threat talents, as an artist, engineer, and producer have shown those in the music industry that writing him off as “just another” anything would be a big mistake"

Only 20 years old & Devin Miles has already released mixtapes, video's, does show's & continue's to flood the streets with music that show's good vibes. Light up a L, sit back & enjoy the music! More material from Devin Miles coming soon.

http://www.itsdevinmiles.com

Devin Miles - "Fade"


Devin Miles - "Never Change"

Nizell - "I Got It Locked" ( Official Video )

"From perfecting and performing his art around the world. To the debts of prison where he atoned for his mistakes and learned valuable life lessons through his own trials and from those who had a story to tell. He represents the pain and struggle, and now expresses it using the powerful medium which is rap music. His music is deep, his music is real, his music is synonymous with the teachings of someone who has been frustrated and now channels the energy in a positive way."

Since I first heard Nizell, I could tell he had been through alot & had a story to tell. Serving 7 years in prison, he's back on the streets of Toronto and ready to be heard. Nizell is part of the Hip Hop Draft Picks family & you can look forward to seeing more video's from him soon.

Nizell - "I Got It Locked"

Fidit G - "Graduation" ( Official Video )

"Born and Raised New York City Native Fidit (Aka Gerald Successful) is a young talent trying to compete with the best of them. With a name that has a well thought out meaning, a message and something to say Gerald has been knocking of the doors of the game. With skill, progression, budding talent and a lot of self produced material, Fidit's working toward goals in stages. Release great material and build a following."

Fidit is a young up & comer with alot of passion & dedication from what I've seen so far. He releases not only new video's on a regular basis, but new music ( most of which is featured on Coast2Coast mixtapes hosted by major artists ) He's also had appearances on a couple Hip Hop Draft Picks mixtapes.. Look forward to seeing alot of this young emcee in the future.

You can follow Fidit G here: http://Fiditgnyc.blogspot.com

Fidit G - "Graduation"


Fidit G - "Cold Bars 3"

Justus - "Where's The Love?" ( Official Video )

"Introduced to Hip-Hop at the young age of 5, Justus has been groomed for the rap game since the beginning. At the age of 12 he joined a gospel hip- hop group with his child hood friends called “C.O.R.P.1.” Growing up in the church, the rap group gave Justus a way to express himself through music, and escape from all of the misfortunes he experienced growing up on the lower eastside of Indianapolis."

This video has a strong message. Take your time & actually listen to the lyrics. His management recently had submitted some music for a mixtape, but when I seen this video it definitely caught my attention. Make sure you check out Justus on Facebook.

Phene - "The Spokesman" ( Official Video )

Over the past three years, Phene has torched the Central PA Hip Hop Awards for five trophies (including Best Male Artist & Best Mixtape) while being nominated 13 times. Already under his belt are seven solo mix projects and over 400 mixtape appearances. Tours and live shows have contributed to the success, performing up and down the East Coast beside artists like Lloyd, Cassidy, + more.

I've heard Phenes music back 6-7 years ago when we were both young & grinding on the Hip Hop message boards to get our music heard. He's still going harder than ever & definitely has a dope style to come with it. Phene delivers a message & positive music. Check out his video & listen to the songs below.

Phene - "The Spokesman"


Phene - "Dreamchaser"


www.Phene.net for more music, video's & show information.

Knokz - "Rage Mode" ( Official Video )

"Growing up in western Massachussetts, Marco "Knokz" Chessa always had a passion for music. His mother and grandmother were singers - which introduced him to it at a very young age. The style of music that Knokz creates is a variation of Hip Hop, Pop to Indie Rock.. his music very much similar to appearance."

Knokz is a personal friend of mine & i've always respected the originality that he brings; The last thing in the world you can call him is a copy cat. He recently released his debut project "Ragers Never Die" & has been getting great reviews. Check out more songs from Knokz below.

Knokz - "Rage Mode"


Knokz - "Critics"


Knokz - "In The Air" ft. TAP


Follow Knokz on Facebook & Twitter @ItsKnokz

Trell Love ft. Mike Golden - Hold You Down ( Official Video )

"Chicago native, Shantrell D’uan Love is an up and coming Hip Hop artist better known by his stage name: Trell Love. Since the age of 13, Trell has been honing his skills as a lyricist, all the while, committing himself to basketball and his studies. As a recent graduate of Calumet College of St. Joseph, Trell’s highly anticipated mixtape, "Rap Or Go To School" is aptly titled. While completing his degree, many told him to choose to rap or choose to go to school - to silence the naysayers, he chose to do both, successfully."

I personally love Trell's style, wordplay & how he rides the beat. Always a smooth listening track & he show's conistantsy, which alot of rappers lack these days. You can find Trell Love on many various Coast2Coast mixtapes as well as many Hip Hop Draft Picks Mixtapes. Below are a few songs off his mixtape "Rap Or Go To School" which you can download via: www.MixtapeMonkey.com

Trell Love ft. Mike Golden - "Hold You Down"


Trell Love - "Caught In This Life"


Trell Love - "Addictive"

Julius Myth - "Nightmares" ( Official Video )

"Julius Myth hails from Westchester, NY, where growing up listening to New York’s hip-hop legends molded him into the artist we know today" - His video "Nightmares" released almost a year ago, but i've been a fan of his music since I seen it. The song reminds me of ole' school underground hip hop. Catchy beat, laid back; Julius definitely did his thing on this one. Video was directed by Manhattan's own Jon Kilmer.

For music & video's from Julius Myth:

@JuliusMyth
http://www.JuliusMyth.com