Genre: Hip-Hop
Decades Active: 00s
A confessed reprobate whose teen and pre-teen exploits included a full cycle of addiction (alcoholism at 12, crack addiction at 15, rehab at 17), rapper Brooks Buford first gained notice as half of the appropriately named Southern rap duo Rehab. The group's 2000 debut, Southern Discomfort, spawned a Top 20 single, "It Don't Matter," and preceded... [+] Read More
Genre: Hip-Hop
Decades Active: 90s, 00s
Initially known best for being a huge white-boy rapper from Tennessee, Haystak overcame his anomalous status with time as listeners learned to cherish his sincerity. Unlike many of his Southern peers, Haystak didn't embrace materialism and greed; he rapped about his life as so-called "white trash," exploring the social dimensions of being white... [+] Read More
The Villebillies
Genre: Rock/Pop
The Villebillies are bringing a unique and exciting style to the world of music. The group breaks through genre barriers by combining modern hip hop and rock, with more traditional elements of country, blues, jazz, folk, and even classical. Their un-orthodox approach has gained the admiration and respect of fans and fellow musicians from all... [+] Read More
