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This section is dedicated to musical artist from the great state of Mississippi, whether they are established or up and coming, we support them all…. Gospel, R&B, Hip Hop, alternative, etc….see them here first.
William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker “Freeway” Ricky Ross, to whom he has no connection . Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap and Teflon Don.
William Leonard Roberts II was born in Coahoma County, Mississippi. and raised in Carol City, Florida, near Miami. After graduating from Carol City Senior High School, he later attended the historically black college Albany State University in Albany, Georgia.
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Prep
Born and bred in Jackson, MS, DatBoiDrumma aka “Prep” is one of Mississippi’s most sought after producers and writers. Under his Beat 2 Sleep Productions and TraXtar Records’ imprints, he has worked with Pimp C, Jazze Pha, Ray J, Lil Boosie, David Banner, Lazy Bone, Bushwick Bill, and many more. Local talent around Mississippi seek him out on a daily basis for the hottest tracks, engineering, and hooks.
For ten years plus, he has developed and executed a sound that is unique and uncomparable to most. Prep has learned some hard lessons in addition to perfecting his craft. In 2006, when Jamie Foxx hit the top of the billboard charts with the single “Unpredictable” unbeknownst to the world, Prep was the man behind the beat. After slipping a track to a well known singer/producer in a Miami club one night, Prep thought he may have just furthered his career. Instead, it almost stalled it. When a local program director brought him the “new” track from Jamie Foxx and Prep recounted the events, he was shocked. Not only had Unpredictable (originally FIRE) taken off on the record charts but Prep’s contribution would never be spoken of. Prep almost gave up at that moment but his passion and talent outweighed the disappointment and he kept going. In light of past disappointments, the “Unpredictable” track can be used as a strong example of the type of music Prep has mastered. Though, Prep’s talent allows him to produce any beat for any hardcore rapper, as an artist Prep chooses the less aggressive route and keeps it real with himself. Prep’s music is more of a service to his female audience with a sexual blend of rap and r&b.
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Young Legend
Young Legend, a Mississippi native, born and raised in a small town about two hours south of Jackson, MS. His rap career began in 1996 when he first heard JAY-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt”. He would spend the next 8-9 years battle rapping and performing at local open mic’s and clubs in Mississippi. In 2005, he released GIT FOCUSED vol. 1 and sold over 12,000 copies in a four city span. Now that may not sound like a lot to some, but when you take in to consideration that he was only 17 at the time, maybe your opinion will change. Now at the young age of 23, he has quickly become one of the south’s most rising and promising stars, with the help of SteelDreams Ent.’s Starks. In 2007, Young Legend and Tony H. released the “Hustle Harda” mixtape, which lead single “I’m Fresh”, pushed Legend even more to the public eye, as it was number 1 for 6 months straight on local Hattiesburg, MS radio station 106.3. Riding the success of “Fresh”, Legend went back and forth the south performing with Trill Ent. Foxx-A-Million, Lil’ Boosie, and Webbie. In 2009 he recorded the new smash, “Handsome”, under the direction of STEEL DREAMS ENT’S Darren Starks, and the song caught fire! SteelDreams then released “Checkmate”, the highly anticipated follow up to 2007′s “Hustle” and sponsored the Checkmate Promo Tour with Grand Hustle artist’s Young Dro and Young L.A. and Trill Ent’s Webbie and Fox-A-Million. With 2 singles currently in Top 10 rotation in MS, and the streets buzzing about upcoming “Free Legend Ep.”, Young Legend is doing everything he can to become hip-hop’s “NEXT BIG THING”.
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Gabbie McGee
Born and raised in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, (Greenville, MS) Gabbie McGee is a singer by design. With a voice that can rage like an angry storm, or flow as soft as a mellow stream; Gabbie uses a creative concoction of jazz, soul and a hint of the blues to draw listeners into her world of sunshine and colors. This self proclaimed “Country Gal” is what the industry calls the total package. With her debut independent release “Certified Soul”, Gabbie established herself as a self contained artist; setting a table full of musical delights that have been certified, stamped, and approved by listeners world wide as “quality” music. Embodied with a giving spirit and sweet, yet sassy southern girl charm; Gabbie has a burning desire to use her music to inspire positive change in the world. She prides herself in creating music that captivates listeners with sincerity, motivating messages and timeless grooves. She has the God given ability to tap into the very essence of life and human emotion by singing the pains, joys, hopes and dreams we all share as a common bond.
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GMB
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Miz Smurff
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Storage 24
Storage 24 was named Band of the Year 2009 Battle of the Bands at Club La Vela, Panama City Beach, Florida, Largest club in the USA, beating out 9 other bands from all over the Southeast.
Also named Best Rock Band and Best Original Band at the Best of Jackson 2010 Awards in Jackson, MS.
Hailing from the southern state of Mississippi with a unique combination of hard rock, hip-hop, R & B and elements of electronica is the band Storage 24. The band is affectionately named for the storage unit it rehearsed in and still holds its humble and honest yet aggressive energy it started with in its early days.
Baby Phred is the brainchild of this dynamic group. Baby Phred originally began his music career with an R&B group called Risqué, however, over the years his musical interest grew more diverse and in 2000 he formed a rock band called Blindsyde which later changed its name to Storage 24. The band experienced several lineup changes before settling on its current eclectic mix of talented musicians; coming from many styles of the music and cultural world. Joining lead vocalist, songwriter and producer, Baby Phred are Drummer/producer Daniel Guaqueta, Lyricist Kamikaze, Guitarist Daniel Warren and Bassist Blake Thomas.
Storage 24 has shared the stage with the likes of The Black Crowes, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, Puddle of Mudd, Ludacris, Coarse of Nature, Black Stone Cherry, Rehab, Atomship, Night Ranger and One Less Reason to name a few. In their hometown of Jackson, Storage 24 was voted #1 rock band in 2007 by The Jackson Free Press and Best Original and Best Rock Band 2010.