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Dee-1
A former schoolteacher, this New Orleans based rapper has already collaborated with chart topping Christian rapper, Lecrae and had DJ Mannie Fresh host his 2012 mixtape The Focus Tape. Now with a major label deal and his first national release scheduled for this year, this lyricist is ready to add his name right next to his counterparts.
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Jeff Bradshaw
…Philadelphia native and gifted trombonist, Jeff Bradshaw, who is also set to perform at ESSENCE Fest 2015.