Well theres alot of awesome music coming out of minnesota of all genres... but since this is the hip-hop forums... we got.... Brother Ali... Eyedea And Abilities... thats really all that i know for hip-hop... dont really go to hip-hop shows... or listen to much of it anymore
Here in the Orlando Area, we have Solilaquists of Sound, and the Insomniac Music Label, which brought the latest Viktor Vaghn (MF Doom) and Dr. Nogatco (Kool Keith) albums. Insomniac magazine also recently released a DVD called Street Credentials, and is working on a sequel. Good things are happening down here.
bay area and hell yea i support them e-40 mistah fab all of the mob figaz messy marv ya boy san quinn bailey wolfpack yukmouth big rich mac dre (rip) andre nickatina casual too short turf talk hood stars blegit and hella more
philly stand up theres more but i dont feel like typing no more Cassisy Tana black elliot ness beanie sigel chris neef cyssero reiko freeway peedi crakk oschino sparks gillie the kid knoxville digitts black dinerio squally Gunns bruno bricks jay bezzel YD snub Don Quan Eve black throught hollowman Vodka chico blake reed dollaz joey jihad Pate-o buddah bless skinny pop jakk frost
One.Be.Lo (aka onemanarmy of binary star) S.U.N. Asylum 7 Magestik Legend Buff 1 Mr. E Ink All are very local, and yes i support them all cause they know how to make some music and they have something to say.
Classified is the only one i can think of from this area at the moment although there are others.. I know theres lots more that have come and gone too..