HIP HOP OFFICIAL ARTIST OF THE WEEK CONTEST: Week 1 Matchups
Thanks to everyone who entered our first ever Artist of the Week Contest. We received over 70 submissions and had to narrow it down to the Top 16. Trust me, it wasn’t easy. We almost had a few fist fights break out trying to agree on the final selections. If you didn’t make the cut, it means I probably didn’t punch hard enough. But don’t worry, we’ll hopefully have another contest in the future. But until then, these are the Top 16 who made it to the first round.
Please take a listen to the songs and vote on the eight match-ups. The winners from each pairing will advance to the next round. Voting for Round 1 closes on Sunday night at 11:59 PM. You can vote as many times you want, so tell your friends. Tell you friends to tell their friends. Let your voice be heard.
We have teamed up with the homies over at iLLRoots.com and MySpace Hip-Hop who are gonna to co-sponsor this contest for us. Ill Roots is going to sponsor the winner’s next mixtape/project and have it featured on their site, which happens to be one the biggest rap blogs on the planet. That’s a great look. Shout out to Hallway Jay. The winners will also be crowned the Hip Hop Official Artist of the Week, and have an exclusive feature on them produced by HHO that will be transmitted around the globe for the world to see. The segment will be featured on MySpace Hip Hop, and promoted through their site as well. So let’s get it crackin..
Hit the jump to see the matchups…
[MATCH-UP #1]
K- Hill vs. E.A.R.T.H.
NAME: K-Hill
REPPIN: North Carolina
SONG: “Look What Happens”
NAME: E.A.R.T.H.
REPPIN: So. Cal
SONG: “Sexin After Textin”
VOTE NOW!
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[MATCH-UP #2]
One-2 vs. Marc Byrd
NAME: One-2
REPPIN: Los Angeles, CA
SONG: “Cold Blood”
NAME: Marc Byrd
REPPIN: Detroit, MI
SONG: “Good Spirits”
VOTE NOW!
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[MATCH-UP #3]
Serge Severe vs. Curtiss King
NAME: Serge Severe
REPPIN: Portland, OR
SONG: “Bring The Horns”
NAME: Curtiss King
REPPIN: Carson, CA
SONG: “Any Request”
VOTE NOW!
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[MATCH-UP #4]
Jahpan vs. D.I. Joe
NAME: Jahpan
REPPIN: Los Angeles, CA
SONG: “Incredible Feeling (Remix)(Mekalek ft. Jahpan, Shawn Jackson & Double K)”
NAME: D.I. Joe
REPPIN: Riverside, CA
SONG: “The Come Up”
VOTE NOW!
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[MATCH-UP #5]
VICEVERSAH vs. Malicious
NAME: VICEVERSAH
REPPIN: Boston, MA
SONG: “Pay Your Dues”
NAME: Malicious
REPPIN: Montreal, Canada
SONG: “Anything”
VOTE NOW!
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[MATCH-UP #6]
MoonChild vs. Richie Cunning
NAME: MoonChild
REPPIN: Detroit, MI
SONG: “Footwork” (ft. Robo Robb)
NAME: Richie Cunning
REPPIN: San Francisco, CA
SONG: “Richie Cunning’s Day Off”
VOTE NOW!
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[MATCH-UP #7]
Oddsequence vs. Concrete Saints
NAME: Oddsequence
REPPIN: Los Angeles, CA
SONG: “Overcome”
NAME: Concrete Saints
REPPIN: Los Angeles, CA
SONG: “For The Love”
VOTE NOW!
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[MATCH-UP #8]
Tekneek vs. Rob Rush
NAME: Tekneek a.k.a. Substance
REPPIN: Port Huron, MI
SONG: “The Gutta”
NAME: Rob Rush
REPPIN: San Francisco, CA
SONG: “One More Shot”
VOTE NOW!
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the songz waz hott maybe they could rap at my party i choose the peeople that had the best beats and the most unique rapz/spitz yah digg but this was a good battle and every body should of won but it was good
Comment by LlaShea — July 7, 2009 @ 5:19 pm
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Any one else think its weird you can keep voting over and over again? ballot stuffing
Comment by ray — July 7, 2009 @ 9:47 pm
I’m trying to vote for Oddsequence but poll says it aint working… what’s going on webmaster ?
Comment by jspctacular — July 7, 2009 @ 10:01 pm
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Word. They shoulda done one vote per IP address. Some of these match ups aren’t really making sense they way they’re turining out.
Comment by Chia Pet — July 7, 2009 @ 11:23 pm
I got The Concrete Saints over Oddball Khill over Gayass textin crew tekneek overr robby moonchild n hmmm the hell wit it I think The Saints sound the most orriginal thats my oppinion lets just give it to them hahaha
Comment by yeahyeayea — July 8, 2009 @ 12:12 am
and lets forget the spelling lol
Comment by yeahyeayea — July 8, 2009 @ 12:15 am
This guys spelling is hilarious what a idiot. But I heard The Concrete Saints “For the Love” and that shit was my kind of hiphop. I hope they make it to the next round. I would like to hear what else they got. This contest is ill great idea hiphopofficial.
Comment by CrackpotPete — July 8, 2009 @ 1:22 am
How you sign up for dis
Comment by BIG Fella aka Walkin SIM Card!!! — July 8, 2009 @ 1:30 am
i think all of the people have talent and its a tough choice but if you are lokking for the whole package you have to go with concrete saints. they got my vote.
Comment by luv4hiphop — July 8, 2009 @ 6:39 am
i agree with the voting over and over comment….makes it easy for artists who are in the comp to simple BOOST theirself over the verser…anyway i wish luck to all of the artists.
peace
tekneek aka substance
Comment by tekneek — July 8, 2009 @ 8:22 am
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HONESTLY I FEEL THIS CONTEST WAS UNFAIR FROM THE BEGINNING I HOPE THEY CHANGE THIS “UNLIMITED VOTE” THING
I GOT A FEELN “CERTAIN EMCEEZ” IS BOOSTIN THEY VOTES UP!!!
TILL ITS FIXED I AM DISSAPOINTED IN THIS CONTEST.
Comment by tekneek — July 8, 2009 @ 8:36 am
i feel the same..i mean at first i was very trigger happy as far hearing bout the unlimited votes.. but im also fortunate to have a great fanbase(back home and other locations)i personally think there is alot of good talent in this comp.and one thing is for sure this shouldnt make or break an artist but it is great for promo.GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE NO-MATTER-WHAT!
Comment by JAHPAN — July 8, 2009 @ 9:58 am
cool shit
Comment by MR.DBOY to u Bitch! — July 8, 2009 @ 10:48 am
I’m trying to vote for the concrete saints and it says the poll is not active
Comment by Anonymous — July 8, 2009 @ 11:58 am
It’s definitely working. I just tried to vote in that poll and had no problem. Maybe try and refresh then vote again. Let us know what happens.
Comment by Hip Hop Official — July 8, 2009 @ 12:14 pm
I agree with Jahpan. This contest is really about getting the word to your fanbase and getting them to hit the site and vote. Everyone here has something to offer but at the same time we’re all playing on the same field. Anything with votes is a popularity contest no matter how you cut it. Every artist here is getting some shine and that’s a good thing. It’ll be interesting to see how this develops and who wins.
Comment by Rob Rush — July 8, 2009 @ 1:29 pm
If it’s unlimited voting per IP this is an inaccurate way of seeing who won. It is very easy to write or download a program that perform a simple task such as…vote for an MC over and over and over. One vote per IP is a much better way of finding out who the public was feelin.
Comment by Jayded — July 8, 2009 @ 1:56 pm
If it’s unlimited voting per IP this is an inaccurate way of seeing who won. It is very easy to write or download a program that will perform a simple task such as…vote for an MC over and over and over. One vote per IP is a much better way of finding out who the public was feelin.
Comment by Jayded — July 8, 2009 @ 1:58 pm
I agree with above. This contest isn’t a battle of artistic quality.. This system of voting is biased towards legit voters. They should charge a dollar per vote in order to reduce unfair mass clicking.
Comment by jspctacular — July 8, 2009 @ 2:42 pm
Ya’ll need to stop complaining.
It’s easier this way. Its easier for fans. If u think other mcs are voting for themselves , then vote for yourselves as many times as possible. Stop complaining. Step your marketing game up.
Comment by Knowledge — July 8, 2009 @ 3:57 pm
seems like its a little to late to change the voting system after all the ballot stuffing that went down already.
Comment by Tony — July 8, 2009 @ 4:36 pm
I think some people need to stop complaining about losing. I think the votes might have been over exaggerated a bit. But so what. If your shit was better it would show.
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out of all the contestants the ones im really feeling are The Concrete Saints and Jahpan them two right there outside the competition seam to me like they will have the most sucess. But then again this is only my point of view. Not to knock everyone else but hopefully Jahpan And The Concrete Saints make it down the stretch. One to hear Jahpan showcase himself which im intereasted to hear. And two The Concrete Saints are coming with that raw ass sound that is undenialble. This is real hiphop!! thank you HHO
Comment by GETITRIGHT — July 9, 2009 @ 3:23 am
ANYTHING is a Banger!!!
check the video @ http://www.youtube.com/mrmalish
JUST CRAZY
Comment by 4word thinker — July 9, 2009 @ 8:20 am
remember to keep voting for yourself, especially if u don’t work and can sit at home all day and do so.
Comment by jon — July 9, 2009 @ 9:36 am
I liked most of the trax. Some of the music were samples of samples taken from music back in the 60’s. Yeah I’m that old; doing music over forty years. I look for originality in an artist, being that I’m a composer/musician/songwriter myself. Anyone can be a copycat. However, coming out with what’s inside of you and doing original music is the key to an artist truly becoming successful. Rob Rush sounded like a slowed-down version of Jr. Walker & The All Stars and Will Smith w/ Jazzy Jeff.
Comment by Revolutionary Phoenix aka Big A — July 9, 2009 @ 11:24 am
I think changing the contest rules in the middle of a round is pretty weak. I think unlimited voting is wasn’t the best idea but changing that in the middle of a round is not right for those who had their oponent stuffing the ballot. I think that shouldve been handled in the next round
Comment by Anonymous — July 9, 2009 @ 12:44 pm
I THINK EVERRRRYONE SHOULD JUST WIN ..LOL TO BE HONEST AND THIS IS COMING FROM SOMEONE WHO IS NOT FEELING THE “NEW WAVE” OF MOST ARTIST COMING OUT NOWADAYS..I CANT RECALL ANYONE ON HERE WHO DIDNT HAVE SOMEWHAT TANGIBLE MUSIC..I WOULDNT SAY ITS ALL GREAT BUT THIS LIST IS FULL OF TALENT..I HAVE LISTENED TO EVERYONE AND EVEN DID SOME SEARCHING FOR MORE OF THEY WORK AND I WILL ADMIT THIS LIST IS FULL OF GREAT ARTIST..THERE IS A DIFFERENT CHARACTER IN ALL OF EM..SOME MAY HAVE A BIGGER PUSH OR A HARD WORKING MACHINE TO SUPPORT EM BUT I WOULDNT MIND WORKING WITH EACH ONE……WE SHOULD JUST DO A HUGE SHOWCASE WITH THIS ROSTER AND GIVE ALL THE FANS A GREAT SHOW……THIS IS NOT THE END..WELL I CAN ONLY SPEAK FOR MYSELF BUT I WOULD DEFF GIVE MY PROPS TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YALL..EVEN THE FANS FOR KEEPING IT HONEST…….OUR CULTURE FUCKING RULES
PEACE-JAHPAN
Comment by JAHPAN — July 9, 2009 @ 1:30 pm
I gotta give it up for The Concrete Saints “For the Love” keep it comming their obviously getting my vote Pico union DTLA going hard
Comment by ShoNuff420 — July 9, 2009 @ 2:08 pm
Concrete saints !!!
Comment by SICK KLYSE SSA — July 9, 2009 @ 2:28 pm
Concrete saints!!!
SSA
(misspelled my own name)
-SICK KLYDE SSA
Comment by SICK KLYDE SSA — July 9, 2009 @ 2:32 pm
If you not up on these guys your missing out. I heard a few cuts they got on the Sick Jacken stray bullets album and they was killing it!! Standing ground next to a emcee like Sick Jacken doesn’t happen to often and now with this “for the love” they demonstrating some more of that Sick ass Street Hop that everyone can relate to. Concrete Saints are a new wave out the SickSymphonies camp keep it comming Psychooooo!!!
Comment by Psychooooo!!!! — July 9, 2009 @ 2:54 pm
You changed the voting rules half way through? wtf?
Comment by plot thick — July 9, 2009 @ 6:06 pm
The Saints are sick they have a dope beats and authentic style, their lyrics are fluid.
Comment by AnthonyL. — July 9, 2009 @ 6:59 pm
what’s up with everyone jumpin on tha Concrete Saints??!? Their song is coo but I’m actually feeling the Oddsequence a whole lot more.
Comment by Chia Pet — July 9, 2009 @ 8:57 pm
And what’s up with the voting? none of the percentages have changed…
Comment by Chia Pet — July 9, 2009 @ 8:59 pm
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Comment by Misz Angie B — July 10, 2009 @ 12:52 am
Concrete Saints got it cracking like Pico Union Dope. Stay Up Fellas, Keep repping that SS Worldwide.
Frankie Knuckles
Comment by Frankie Knuckles — July 10, 2009 @ 1:06 am
There is some great music in this tournament and its a great way for artist to get exposure. The REC LEAGUE (routinefly.com) is well represented with 2 artist getting their shine on, Rob Rush and Richie Cunning both bring some heat. As a fan of the REC LEAGUE I have came here to shoe love but was introduced to a lot of new artist and that works both ways so big ups to hiphopoffical .com for putting this together.
As far as the voting, I’m sure hiphopoffical.com wants as much traffic as possible so I think 1 vote per IP per day is fair for all artist and well direct the most traffic to the site.
Comment by DLoco — July 10, 2009 @ 7:48 am
The Concrete Saints “For The Love” Can’t say Nomore they got my Vote. It’s what the people want!!
Comment by Baretta — July 10, 2009 @ 3:59 pm
CONCRETE SAINTS man..!! That oddsequence sounds too much like same o shit throughout the past years.. Dude sounds like he tryna ressurect Das Efx..ahaha.. // My vote is CONCRETE SAINTS all the way…
Comment by 710 PSYCHO — July 10, 2009 @ 5:13 pm
The Concrete Saints “For The Love” shit is dope! got my vote!
Comment by Actlikeuknow — July 10, 2009 @ 5:33 pm
I never heard of The Concrete Saints before this contest. But “For The Love” made me a fan. Voting for The Saints from here on out. Do these guys got an album or a Ep out where can I find more???
Comment by Nimbus — July 11, 2009 @ 12:01 pm
If you never heard of the Conrete Saints check em out on youtube they got a video for the song John Doe make sure to listen to the cleaner (sound wise) video or type in Bacardi Riam and yall should come across some FUCKEN HEATERS !
Comment by Sleepy B — July 12, 2009 @ 10:53 am
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Comment by ODDSEQUENCE — July 13, 2009 @ 12:16 am
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congrats to d concrete saints!
Comment by SICK KLYDE SSA — July 13, 2009 @ 9:29 am
Big ups to all the winners looking for to the next round!
I got my bet on Concrete Saints & Jahpan making it to the finals…
Comment by GlobalGrindEnt — July 13, 2009 @ 12:05 pm
Can’t wait to hear what’s next out them Concrete Saints!!! Go Sickside!!!
Comment by SickAss(SS)Army — July 13, 2009 @ 5:14 pm
Concrete Saint’s have the comment game on lock right now.
Comment by Rob Rush — July 13, 2009 @ 7:02 pm
How this “artist of the week” matchup thing is set up is completely WACK. Once it becomes a matter of GOOD music and creativity and not a popularity contest, your polls don’t mean shit. Peace!
Comment by RICK SAID IT — July 13, 2009 @ 8:09 pm
Are the Concrete Saints really that good or are their fans really that retarded?
Comment by jus curious... — July 13, 2009 @ 8:19 pm
Or is it that Jus Curious is just a hater that people are feeling hot!!’ music. Mad love for (SSA) it’s a movement. If you not feeling it step aside then and watch it pass you up. Go Concrete!!!!
Comment by PicoUnion,DTLA — July 13, 2009 @ 10:51 pm
What’s going on with this contest? I notice there’s a tie. Plus it’s already Tuesday and round2 still hasn’t jumped off. What’s the buisness HHO?
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