M.C. Brains (born James DeShannon Davis[1]) is an American rapper from Cleveland, Ohio. He is perhaps best known for his hit single, Oochie Coochie". Discovered by Michael Bivins of New Edition, Brains was signed to Motown Records, who issued his debut album Lovers Lane in 1992. The album's lead single, "Oochie Coochie", became a top-40 hit, peaking at number 22... read full bio
Known as an all-round entertainer, M.C. Hammer was never satisfied unless he had the best dancers with him on stage. These magnificent dancers, often referred to as the ""posse"" could be seen sporting Hammer's trademark baggy style pants while displaying some the most elaborate dance routines imaginable. Each time Hammer came on stage, he gave the audience a performance fit... read full bio
A pioneer in the industry, she opened the door for future female hip-hop artists by daring to do what had never been done. MC Lyte is the first rap artist ever to perform at New York’s historic Carnegie hall, the first female rapper to ever receive a gold single for ""Ruffneck"", which also gave her her first Grammy nomination, and... read full bio
His music is heavily influenced by the concepts of longing and escape, notably his upcoming ambitious album Beloved! Paradise! Jazz! is based off of the trilogy by Toni Morrison, a Nobel Prize winner whom Dixon has referred to as "the greatest rapper ever." With their lovely sweep and clarity, Morrison's novels probed American history for moments of longing and escape. On... read full bio
Meek Mill is a rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has been signed to Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group and previously T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records. In March 2011, Mill was listed as part of the XXL Freshman Class of 2011. He released his first single, Tupac Back, along with Rick Ross, from his label's collaboration album Self Made Vol. 1. That... read full bio
Meekz Manny, a rapper from Gorton who had only been making music for four months, quickly found success. First appearing on P110 with Scene Smasher, Meekz launched his career by posting tunes like "TRXPPISH" and "Take Losses!!" on SoundCloud. Following his appearance on P110: Music's Hoods Hottest, which received over 7 million views on YouTube, Meekz really took off and... read full bio
One of the most captivating DJs to come out of Berlin is Meg10. Her musical identity is heavily influenced by her love of Y2K Hip Hop & RnB and her outspoken political views. Meg10 has been causing a stir in Germany for the past five years with her genre-defying sound, which incorporates parts of rap and electronic music, as well... read full bio
Megan Thee Stallion is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. She has recently signed to 300 Entertainment, making her the first female rapper on the label. Growing up, Megan’s mother rapped under the name Holly-Wood and she would bring Megan with her to the studio while she was recording. This gave Megan the drive to rap herself and by 14... read full bio
The gifted singer and songwriter known as mehro prefers to write his name with all lowercase letters because he feels that it makes him appear "less spoken." Instead of relying on his words to describe what he accomplishes, he would rather have his actions speak for themselves. Mehro has already published two more songs in 2015, following the release of... read full bio
Melii is a singer, songwriter, and rapper who hails from the neighborhood of Harlem in New York City. After posting a video of her cover of Cardi B's song "Bodak Yellow," which quickly went viral, she became an internet sensation. Shortly after that, she became even more well-known when Rihanna featured her single "Icey" during a Fenty Beauty product review... read full bio
The Real Housewives of New Jersey is where sassy Melissa Gorga is best known for her work. She has three children with her husband Joe Gorga. Her musical career includes numerous successful tracks that have topped the dance charts on iTunes and can be heard on numerous RHWONJ episodes. Gorga, who is also a fashion designer, just established her own store, Envy,... read full bio
Daniel Bovill is a multi-instrumentalist and producer from London. He works under the name Melvitto. His work with Octavian, B Young, Kida Kudz, and Swarmz is what made him most famous. In addition, he has worked with several well-known UK artists, like Kojey Radical. Melvitto's production style is characterized by an amalgamation of hip hop and grime, drawing inspiration from both subgenres.... read full bio
Mercury is developing in the present. She appeared in Rico Nasty's "STFU" music video and she released her debut album, MERCTAPE, a 7-song bomb. Since then, the rapper and skateboarder from Atlanta (via Memphis) have performed all across the US, including serving as MIKE's tour opener in New York City. Her most recent endeavor, tabula rasa, would incorporate the smooth trap production... read full bio
Merkules is a Canadian hip-hop musician from Surrey, British Columbia, who has won awards and sold platinum. Under the moniker "Merk Mikz," he started his career early and rose to fame by rapping over popular rhythms. A rapidly expanding fan base has been enthralled by his incisive language, straightforward tone, and skillful delivery. Merkules, an artist sponsored by Monster Energy, has... read full bio
Mestiza, a Venezuelan native who is well-known in the hip-hop and rap scene, has amassed a sizable international internet fan base of more than 1.3 million followers. With a notable presence on websites like YouTube, where her music videos have gathered an incredible 77 million views, this dynamic singer has cemented her reputation in the industry. In addition to receiving praise... read full bio
Method Man is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor, who is best known for his rise to fame performing as a member of the hip-hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan and for performing as one-half of the hip-hop duo, Method Man & Redman. Method Man was born in Hempstead, New York, and became friends with Remedy, another member of the... read full bio
Method Man & Redman are an American hip-hop duo that consists of members Method Man who was part of the Wu-Tang Clan, and Redman who was in Def Squad. Method Man & Redman were friends who knew each other for several years and after the duo both signed to Def Jam, they began collaborating and then recorded together for Tupac... read full bio
One of the hottest names in hip-hop right now is Metro Boomin, who has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the genre, including Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj, Ludacris, Future, Juicy J, Yo Gotti, Wiz Khalifa, Chief Keef, The Weeknd, YG, Young Jeezy, Meek Mill, Travi$ Scott, Ace Hood S.A.M., Young Scooter, Young Thug, Rich Homie Qu He served... read full bio
MHD is an alternative rapper from Paris. He creates unique music called “afro-trap”, which is a mixture of African and trap music. After publishing music on French Canal+ entertainment, ‘Le Petit Journal’, on Skyrock radio, and youth radio Mouv’, MHD gained prominence in France. Since, he has collaborated with artists like Fally Ipupa and Angélique Kidjo, has been included on... read full bio
Michael Blume performs a mix of genres, from hip-hop to electronica. Blume is able to incorporate these genres into each of his songs, creating an eclectic mix of sounds. His lyrics capture social issues, stemming from Blumes own controversial encounters with society. Blumes goal is to share his experiences and support communities; his focus is on LGTBQ community rights, romantic... read full bio
