Artist: TMI Boyz
Title: We From Da South
About the Artist: The TMI Boyz are Huskey, Dudella, and Sayeed. The initials TMI stands for Trap Music Incorporated. They come from Galveston, TX and were known in the underground mix tape circuit. Their video “I’m Fresh” popped up in ‘07 but they never made an album, so they faded from the media. They were reported to be involved in a brawl at the fifth annual SEA Awards in early ‘08.

Artist: Skillz
Title: 2007 Wrap Up
About the Artist: Skillz formerly know as Mad Skillz, was born Shaquan Lewis. Born in Detroit, but moved to Richmond, Virginia when he was young. Skillz started his career off by competing in a freestyle competition and finished second place. His first album tanked, but he stuck with it and appeared on other Virginia rapper’s albums, such as, Missy Elliot and Timberland.

Artist: Kanye feat. Dwele
Title: Flashing Lights
About the Artist: Kanye was born in 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia. He first appeared on the scene in 2004 with his debut album The College Dropout. Kanye also runs his own record label GOOD Music. His trademark is a teddy bear. Look for that on his album covers.

Artist: DJ Khaled feat. T-Pain, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross
Title: Im So Hood
About the Artist: The Miami-based DJ and producer is currently signed to Koch Records. He released his first album in June of 2006 entitled Listennn. He used his connections to snare rappers Beanie Sigel, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Paul Wall, Young Jeezy, Slim Thug, Trick Daddy and Clipse for guest appearances. Many of these were back for his 2007 album release of We Takin Over. DJ Khaled is a member of Fat Joe’s Terror Squad.

Artist: Freeway feat. 50 Cent
Title: Take It To The Top
About the Artist: Philadelphia rap artist Freeway is currently signed to Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella imprint under Def Jam Recordings. He is notable for his long beard he keeps due to his Muslim faith. He got his name from the infamous drug trafficker “Freeway” Ricky Ross. He was previously a member of the rap group State Property.