*TREV RICH* 

Official Site: http://Trevrich.gd.com | @_trevrich

 Why you need to know him: Trev Rich is undoubtedly at the top of the Colorado rap game. He  was good enough for Joe Budden to give him his own track on his A Loose Quarter mixtape. He was good enough for KS107.5 to ask him to perform at Summer Jam 2014. The  great thing about Trev is that he reps the Mile High City with so much passion, that when his fans think of him, they’ll have no choice but to think about Denver.

 *TRAYCE CHAPMAN*

Why you need to know him: Trayce, is one of the most versatile up and coming rappers in the state of Colorado. He can hop on any beat and deliver bars that’ll have you bobbing your head in agreement. His mass appeal makes his road to success that much more achievable.

*PAPA J RUIZ*  

Rockie Mountain Native. Colombian 6foot spitter. Hip hop lives in his soul down to earth calm laughing guy. Has performed numerous of time in Denver Colorado aurora Colorado and n Hollywood California. He loves his people and most importantly his fans!! Peace and love is the way he lives day by day.

*SPLYT*

Born Christopher John Vigil in Trinidad, Colorado and raised all over the CO, SplYt is rapidly becoming the hottest new hip hop act on the Colorado scene. He is widely gaining a reputation for his high-energy live shows and has developed a following of very devoted fans affectionately referred to as “SplYt Squad”.

After graduating the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a major in Sport Management, he teamed up with Manager Daniel Hargrove and Graphic Designer/Hypeman Ryan “Stryker” Piechowski and began doing shows in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins.

On May 22, 2012, SplYt released a mixtape entitled “Catch 22″ which gained national attention through a post on www.freshnewtracks.com (one of the top five College Music Blog sites in the country). On December 27th 2012, Splyt dropped his latest mixtape “The Home Stretch” which garnered an unprecedented amount of listens and downloads shortly after its launch. “The Home Stretch” is available here http://www.datpiff.com/Splyt-The-Home-Stretch-mixtape.433541.html Since the release of his final mixtape of 2012, SplYt has been hard at work writing and recording his next project entitled “Remade”.

SplYt has opened for CHRIS WEBBY on seperate occasions in Colorado Springs, HOODIE ALLEN at his SOLD OUT tour stop in Denver, OCD: MOOSH & TWIST and AER in Fort Collins, CO and is slated to open up for TAYYIB ALI and LOGIC on their VMG Tour stop in Denver.

Influenced largely by original artists such as Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., Eminem, Boyz II Men, Big L, Stevie Wonder, T.I., and Lupe Fiasco, his rhyming styles always convey a sense of compound syllablism, his techniques and talents have been compared to that of Eminem, among other artists. Fully embracing a wide spectrum of musical genres, SplYt has a knack for penning melodies and lyrics for captivating choruses.

*FL YOUNG AMSTERDAM*

Young Amsterdam, FL’s latest release named after the budding weed culture in Colorado very much follows the tried and true procedural method of smoking herb. FL, fresh off the release of LIMBOlast year, wasted no time and dropped Young Amsterdam on wildly appropriate 4/20. Yet there is not one thing about this project that feels rushed. Ideally crafted like a finely rolled blunt, from spark to roach the listening experience feels almost like the smooth smoke twisting and twirling into your lungs, each track inching you closer and closer to the euphoria you’re anticipating.

The preparation begins over the Neon Brown produced intro, starting slow with a gradual uptick over a slow and deliberate cannabis friendly diatribe, the listener is given ample time to roll up. The second track, “Cameras” marks the first couple pulls on the stick, FL gets it really burning strong with the combination of gentle articulation and forceful language, passing to AP midway. The beat with a Lana del Rey cut produced by Future fits both of the emcees styles snugly.

“Just Fine” symbolizes the transition, as you’ve smoked enough to be in the “limbo” between that desired head change. The almost bipolar and heavily layered Mass Prod beat teeters between the two different dimensions effortlessly, sonically massaging the brain through the transformation. From the subtle nod at the age old “cannabi for men” joke to the numerous metaphors and double entendres, FL is in fact in “his zone” on this one.

The repetitive and whimsical production on “Crazy Things” balanced by the vigorous spit of FL, Mr. Midas and AP is almost dream evoking. As it melts into the next track, “Dimes,” the albums energy eases up a notch, implying an almost sativa-like high. Quickly reverting back to mellow, the almost sedated “Tell Me,” produced by Mahxie employs a slowed down bridge, taking all thought to a screeching halt.

Young Amsterdam closes with the title track that doesn’t serve as a comfortable conclusion, rather a devotional ballad to the lady that inspired this project in the first place. Much like the first blunt, there’s no disappointment when putting it out, instead only contentment until it’s time for the next. FL is no shallow emcee. His clever, near prophesying quips ensure his fans remain eager and after an album like that, also hungry, for what’s to come next.

*TOMMY BROWN*

*PRIES*

Official Site: http://www.iampries.com | @iampries |  www.facebook.com/252800298080517

*KL THA GENERAL*

Featured Song: KL Tha General – “B-Wordz”

KL Tha General has been on quite the Hip-Hop hustle for some time now. From shows, to guest features, to his own songs, he has been hard at work showing a new style of rap from the city of Denver. KL has the charismatic personality to appeal to all audiences. One of his latest songs which was released earlier this year, “B-Wordz”; is a prime example. “B-Wordz” has the potential to be the summer anthem in the city and even nationally if it gets the heat from the right sources.  With a catchy hook, simple bounce beat, and memorable lyrics – KL knows how to  deliver.

“I like her and she like me, but what she don’t know is she can never be wifey. Most time one of my other b**ches see me with her chilling. She’ll get salty and be all up in feelings, cuz I keep alotta b**ches, b**ches, b**ches…”

Find out more: www.facebook.com/KLThageneral

After an emotional day, friends, family and the Denver police have confirmed that rising rapper KL Tha General, née Kevie Durham, was the victim of a deadly bar shooting.

Durham was apparently performing at a bar called the Beach in the Colorado capital, where the incident occurred. According to reports, someone opened fire around 2:15 a.m. Sunday (Nov. 23), hitting multiple people, resulting in non-fatal injuries to two others, and killing Durham.

As of Sunday night, no arrests had been made.

Not much more has been revealed as yet. However, producer Russ P. adds that the world has lost a great talent, and that he's surprised by the violent death of his friend.

"This isn’t just another story of a rapper running around doing crazy stuff and ending up getting shot in the streets," he said. "This is different. He was a good dude, that’s all I can say. And he had a lot to offer, not only the local community as an artist, but the world.... It was just the beginning for this guy."

Russ, who was in the studio with Durham just last week, says that his popularity, which extends across the city, was already reaching national levels. He had a meeting scheduled in Atlanta with music execs before his passing.

A benefit for Durham's family will be held Tuesday at the Over There Off Hampden Bar and Grille.

*RUSSEL GRANDE*