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Jean Grae (real name Tsidi Ibrahim, also known as What? What? & Da Easter Bunny, born November 27, 1976) is a hip hop artist from New York.

Ibrahim initially worked under the names Major Woody & Da Easter Bunny because she thought it would be funny to hear those names announced at shows. After working with groups including Ground Zero, she joined a hip hop music group called Natural Resource in the mid-1990s, along with rapper Ocean. In 1996 they released a pair of 12-inch singles called Negro League Baseball b/w “Bum Deal” b/w “They Lied,” and “Bum Deal(remix)” b/w “They Lied(remix)” b/w “I Love This World” on their own label Makin’ Records. She also appeared on singles by fellow Makin’ Records artists Pumpkinhead and Bad Seed, and on the O.B.S. (Original Blunted Soldiers) double 12-inch single alongside crew members Pumpkinhead, Bad Seed, and Meat-pie, and produced much of the material released on the label under the pseudonym Run Run Shaw. During this period she established strong ties with the Brooklyn Academy crew, with which she would appear throughout her career.

Pete Rock:He revolutionized rap production through groundbreaking studio wizardry. He made remixes matter more than the original songs. He established ad-libs as a standard recording asset. He introduced dramatic, forceful horns to rap’s sonic discussion. Pete Rock has notched these achievements during his impeccable recording, producing and remixing career, one of the most distinguished in rap history and one that includes collaborations with Nas, Common, Mary J. Blige, Ghostface Killa, Busta Rhymes, Public Enemy and Run-DMC, among many others. Showing that he remains sharp as ever, the Mount Vernon, New York rapper-producer returns with NY’s Finest, his best moment as an artist. “I called it that because I feel like that’s me,” Pete Rock explains. “I’m one of New York’s finest producers.”

Strong Arm Steady is a West Coast super-group, consisting of the cream of California’s underground hip-hop scene, namely Phil the Agony, Mitchy Slick and Krondon. Over the years, Strong Arm Steady has toured relentlessly and pounded the mixtape circuit for years, independently distributing over 200,000 mixtapes worldwide. SAS has become the staple sound of the new West Coast movement.

Strong Arm Steady’s debut album, Deep Hearted, (featuring Chamillionaire, Juvenile, Black Thought of The Roots, Xzibit, Talib Kweli, Dilated Peoples, Ras Kass and more) is the culmination of years of hard work. Their never ending grind and consistent track record of creating great music shows why Strong Arm Steady is a force to be reckoned with.

Simon Says Shut The F Up! Throw Your Hands in the Sky!!! Pharoahe Monch brings intense energy, true showmanship and a genuine connection with his female fan-base. Currently working on his new album W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) in stores November 9th, 2010. Pharoahe Monch is leading the charge with his recent single, "Shine" produced by Diamond D & featuring Mela Machinko.

Marco Polo is highly respected producer born in Toronto, Canada & now residing in Brooklyn, NY. He's released albums such as Port Authority & the recent Stupendous Adventures of Marco Polo. Marco teamed with Torae for a group project entitled "Double Barrel," and also Ruste Juxx for 'The eXXecution.'

Team Facelift:This upper-east side Manhattan group comprised of Fonda, Machine, Fat Jew & DJ/producer Tommy Mas are sure to turn heads. You might catch them on The E! Channel's Daily 10, doing a pre-show for the New York Mets or blacked out at your local dive bar. Be on the look out for their 6 Grams Mix CD.

Boot Camp Clik is:Sean Price, Buckshot, Smif N Wessun & Heltah Skeltah

Sean PriceIt's Sean P!!! Since the release of his first solo album entitled Monkey Barz in 2005, Sean Price's cult-like following continues to blossom. Having dropped several critically-acclaimed mix CDs such as DONKEY SEAN JR, MASTER P, & KIMBO PRICE, along with his 2007 nation-wide release of Jesus Price Supastar, Sean Price is beginning to take his underground fame OVERground with commercial radio spins and high traffic views on his street music videos. With the upcoming release of his third studio album, MIC TYSON, scheduled for 2011, and his newly formed group, RANDOM AXE, with Black Milk & Guilty Simpson, it's certainly the YEAR OF P!

Smif N Wessun: The group that forever changed the name of Brooklyn, NY to BUCKTOWN. Smif N Wessun stormed into the rap game with their debut album Da Shinin which included hits like "Sound Bwoy Burial," "Bucktown" and "Wrekonize." The group has since released successful projects and collaborated with artists such as Mary J Blige, M.O.P. Tupac, Raekwon, and more, all of which makes for an exciting live show. Smif N Wessun are currently in the studio recording their next project entirely produced by Pete Rock, entitled Monumental, which is due out Fall, 2010.

Buckshot & 9th Wonder: Buckshot is the Co-owner of Duck Down Music, Buckshot's rich history dates back to his Black Moon days, where he recorded the classic hits, "Gotcha Opin," "How Many Emcees," "Buck Em Down," and more. Buckshot re-invented himself in 2005 by joining forces with Grammy-Award winning producer, 9th Wonder, whom he's gone on to record two studio albums with (Chemistry and The Formula). In late 2009, Buckshot collaborated with KRS-ONE for their album SURVIVAL SKILLs which continues to sell well. Buckshot is now gearing up for his third studio album with 9th Wonder entitled "The Solution," along with a 'How To' book about the music industry called "Common Knowledgy of the Entertainment Industry," which will be accompanied by an audio download card within the book.

9th Wonder is a grammy award winning producer from Raleigh, North Carolina. He's worked with greats such as Jay Z, Mary J Blige, Destiny's Child, Ludacris, Sean Price, Buckshot, Murs, Little Brother, David Banner, Skyzoo & a host of others.

Promise Shepherd is a Canadian Hip hop artist known for his conceptual songwriting and potent lyrical content that focuses primarily on life, love and the consciousness of mankind. Managed by artist management firm S4 Entertainment Promise's world premiere boasts guest appearances by Rhymefest, Tonex, Montell Jordan, Elzhi of Slum Village, Royce Da 5'9, Really Doe, GLC, Award-winning poets J. Ivy, Malik Yusef and many more.