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September 6 > Artist of the Week > Big Boi
Introduced to us as a member of Outkast, Big Boi has decided to go solo with 3 singles out "Sumthin's Gotta Give",
September 2 > Artist of the Week > Mario
Coming into the music scene in 2002 with his hit single "Just A Friend", Mario is an artist that has allowed us to witness his growth. With his next
August 30 > Artist of the Week > Kanye West
Actor, rapper, singer and record producer, he was first known as a producer for Roc-A-Fella where he achieved recognition for his work on Jay-z's album The
August 23 > Artist of the Week > Damian Marley
The last son to Reggae legend Bob Marley, Damian Marley has decided to follow in his father's footsteps. His nickname Junior Gong is from his father's nickname
August 23 > Artist of the Week > Nas
Born as Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones, Nas was formely known as Nasty Nas. He has been in the music industry for over 20 years. Nas is known to have an unspoken
August 16 > Artist of the Week > Lil Wayne
Joining cash money records when he was 9, he was the youngest rapper to join the label. Lil Wayne's sucess came in 2004 with his debut album The Cater with his hit single
August 9 > Artist of the Week > Roscoe Dash
Known for his hit single "Turnt Up", Roscoe Dash is releasing his debut album "Ready Set Go!" this summer, we will see what he has to offer. He has worked with
August 2 > Artist of the Week > Jamie Foxx
Having being introduced to music when he was 5 when he learn't how to play the piano, it was inevetable that Jamie was destined to end up in the music industry
July 27 > Artist of the Week > Rick Ross
William Leonard Roberts II known to us as Rick Ross is a rapper. Rick Ross created his own record label called Mayback Music Group. He currently has four albums. Port of Miami
July 12 > Artist of the Week > Chris Brown
Chris Brown is an artist and rapper who has been in the music industry since 2005. He started off with his debut album entiled Chris Brown and has
July 9> Artist of the Week > Rihanna
Being discovered on her home island of Barbados by Jay-Z, Rihanna has reached heights she never thought she would
July 5 > Artist of the Week > Diddy
Known as the rap mogul, Diddy is one artist who has transformed over the years. First known to us as Puff Daddy, he then changed his name to P.Diddy and now it is currently Diddy.
June 28 > Artist of the Week > Jay-Z
Known for his hit singles "Dead Presidents", "Hard Knock Life","Dirt Of Your Shoulder" and "On To The Next One", Jay-Z is not only a rapper but he is a businessman
June 21 > Artist of the Week > Eminem
Gaining world wide recognition in 1999 from his debut album The Slim Shady LP, The Marshall Mathers LP become the fastest selling solo album in history. With 11 Grammys
June 14 > Artist of the Week > New Boyz
Known for introducing the jerking movement to the rest of the word. the New Boyz is a duo of Ben J and Legacy, who are from California. Having already performed in concerts
June 7 > Artist of the Week >Ciara
Born in Austin Texas, Ciara has been performing since her childhood days. Currently an R&B artist,dancer, actress as well as model, Ciara is currently signed to Laface
May 31 > Artist of the Week > Nicki Minaj
Born in Jamaica, Queens, New York, Nicki Minaj is signed to Young Money Entertainment. She was discovered in 2004 by Fendi the CEO of Dirty Money while singing background vocals and hooks for
May 24 > Artist of the Week > T.I
Tip Harris Known as T.I started rapping at the tender age of 7. Being signed as a teenager, he already had a reputation on the streets as being the rubber band man due to his drug dealing. He released his first album "I'm Serious" in 2001.
May 17 > Artist of the Week > Usher
Usher is an name that has been in the industry for over 15 years. With his first major single of "My Way", Usher has been able to captivate his fans and mature in his music throught the years. He has released 6 albums.
May 10 > Artist of the Week > Drake
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Drake is not a new face to the entertainment world. Known as Jimmy Brooks in Degrassi, he broke away from the movie world
May 3 > Artist of the Week > Gyptian
Born in St. Andrew, Jamaica, Gyptian heard his calling to the music world when he was 7 as he would sing in church. His parents knew that he had potenitial to make it in the industry. They took him to see Mr. Wong, a music producer on the island. After many failed attempts he gave in and the rest is history.
April 26 > Artist of the Week > Jason Derulo
Born in Miami, Florida, Jason Derulo is of Haitin heritage. His full name is Desrouleaux but he decided to change it so that is was easier for people to pronounce it. He started writing songs when he was 8, but officically started writing for big names such as Diddy when he was 16.
April 19 > Artist of the Week > Ludacris
Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris has collaborated in many songs and writen a bunch as well. With seven albums out on the market, he has make sold over 24 million albums world wide. With hit songs like:" Roll Out","Stand Up","What Them Girls Like" as well as "How Low"
April 12 > Artist of the Week > Taio Cruz
Born in London, England, United Kingdom, Taio Cruz the founder and C. E.O of Rockstarr Music London. It is through this label that he released his first single " I Just Wanna Know" in 2006. His hit single " Break Your Heart" was released in the United Kingdom on the 14th of September 2010
April 5 > Artist of the Week > Trey Songz
Trey Songz known for his first hit single "Gotta make it" was discovered at 14, by record producer Troy Taylor during a talent show. Now signed with Atlantic Records, he has released 3 albums. "I Gotta Make it", " Trey Day" and "Ready". With songs like " I need a girl"
March 29 > Artist of the Week > B.o.B
B.O.B also known as Bobby Ray is a rapper, song-writer as well as a record producer. Born in Winton- Salem, North Carolina Bobby has released his first debut album "B.O.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray", with the hit single "Nothin' on you"
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