Three Emerging Producer/Emcees To Watch
Here’s three emerging producer/emcees who should be on your radar. Big K.R.I.T. is already signed to a major deal with Def Jam and currently finalizing his debut album, the 16-year-old Raz Fresco will be going back to his Toronto high school in a few weeks, and KeY Wane is currently gearing up for another year at Tennessee State University where he will serve as the music director for TSU radio.
Below are three self-produced tracks from these emerging artists.
1. Big K.R.I.T.
Download – “Highs & Lows”
If you like the above song, be sure to also check out K.R.I.T. flipping an Adele sample in his fan-favorite “Hometown Hero” track.
2. Raz Fresco
Download – “OG Raptor 7’s”
Prime directed the video for “OG Raptor 7’s,” which serves as the third set of visuals off of Raz Fresco’s latest release, MCMXCV. If you’re into smooth samples, check out Raz’s “12AM Freestyle.”
3. KeY Wane
Download – “KeYs Open Doors”
Key Wane is the man behind the boards on Big Sean’s “Almost Wrote You A Love Song,” “Memories,” and the intro to Sean’s Finally Famous album. ”Barack Obama” is the latest release off of KeY Wane’s upcoming Student of The Year project.
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Big K.R.I.T.
Label: Def Jam, Multi Records, Cinematic Music Group
Hometown: Meridian, MS
Big K.R.I.T. turned heads with the release of his K.R.I.T. Wuz Here album through Cinematic Music Group and GFCNY. K.R.I.T. stands for “King Remembered in Time,” and if the Southern emcee’s creative production and exceptional lyricism are any indicators of his career’s longevity, he'll surely be remembered.
In addition to producing his own music, Big K.R.I.T. runs Multi-Records, a label set up to give Mississippi artists support, and is a member of the rap group The Alumni.
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http://hiphopatlunch.com/2011/08/interview-key-wane-speaks-on-his-upcoming-solo-project-and-what-it-was-like-producing-a-number-of-standout-tracks-for-big-sean/ Interview: KeY Wane speaks on his upcoming solo project and what it was like producing a number of standout tracks for Big Sean | Hip Hop At Lunch – The Latest Hip Hop News And Emerging Artists
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http://hiphopatlunch.com/2011/08/raz-fresco-justa-sidechick/ Raz Fresco – Justa Sidechick | Hip Hop At Lunch – The Latest Hip Hop News And Emerging Artists
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http://hiphopatlunch.com/2011/08/big-k-r-i-t-the-vent-video/ Big K.R.I.T. – The Vent (Video) | Hip Hop At Lunch – The Latest Hip Hop News And Emerging Artists