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The time has come! Our crack team of hip-hop editors have been carefully reviewing all of the artist submissions over the last few weeks and have narrowed it down to five lucky finalists. There are a lot of very talented cats out there -- and a lot of people who need to sharpen their swords and go back to the lab. Who will win it all and perform on stage at the August 5th Rock The Bells concert in L.A.? It's up to you, the people, to decide. Voting is open until midnight on Thursday, July 27th (PST), with the winner being announced Friday, the 28th. Vote for your favorite emcee today - and good luck to our Final Five!

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Access Immortal is a multitalented, versatile emcee. He first introduced himself to the underground world of Hip-Hop in 2001 by regularly performing at an open mic at EOW (End Of the Week) located in Manhattan. Between 2001 and 2004, his local buzz grew and saw him put out three releases of his own independently. In April 2005, Early Spotter Records signed Access Immortal to promot and distribute his debut album Shades of Reality. Shades of Reality is a classic in every sense, with banging Hip-Hop beats and Access' butter-like delivery.
"My Testimony"
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After years of taking a few steps back from the local Southern-Cali Hip-Hop scene, legendary battle MC DeadEye and ABS crew member Snagneto have joined forces to bring you what is known as: DEADNETO. With a debut LP in the works and several surprise live appearances already happening in the IE/LA/OC areas, this dynamic duo are already creating a healthy buzz in the streets and on the internet.
"When the Dust Settles"
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MneMonic may be locked up in the next month or so due to an unjust system. Please support his album by going to the MneMonic website and picking up a copy of his 22 track album!
"RAW"
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Growing up in Compton, California, June (born Samuel Howard Jr. in 1983) was given his nickname by his mother, Rella Swafford Howard. June grew up in Los Angeles, a place known for its popular rags to riches stories, stardom, glamour, and fame. June has lived through the history of the rap game growing up listening to N.W.A, Rakim, DJ Quik, and Public Enemy, just to name a few. Getting a creative style of music, June had dreams of becoming an emcee since the age of 13. Leaving Compton in 2000 after his Mother passed away, June moved to Inglewood, CA, to finish his last two years of high school. While not giving up on his dream, June was still determined, staying in the studio laying down tracks day and night. In 2002, June moved to Louisiana in search of his family roots. When June returned, he was ready to get active.
"Los Angeles"
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“The original Tennessean don dada” Eddie Meeks is a true veteran of the music industry. Eddie Meeks (who makes up one-third of the Atlanta based super group Prophetix) has been releasing records for almost 10 years and is still going strong. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Eddie got his start in the mid-90’s with his first single “Larger Than Life” and has been on a roll ever since. With his multiple group projects under his belt, plus countless shows, tours with KRS-One and guest appearances, it is now time for Big Meeks to let the world hear him on the solo tip with his debut album After This I’ll Holla (On Everythang I Love).
"The Bitterdose"
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