ARTIST OF THE WEEK CONTEST: ROUND 2

Thanks to everyone who participated and voted in Round 1 of our contest. I hope you enjoyed the music and were exposed to some fresh new artists. Throughout the remainder of the contest, we will be spotlighting all the artist who made the Top 16. But after a week long battle, 8 emcees have advanced to Round 2…
Please take a listen to the songs and vote on the four match-ups. The winners from each pairing will advance to the next round. Voting for Round 2 closes on Sunday night at 11:59 PM. After getting some negative feedback regarding the voting process and speculation about ballot stuffing, we’ve changed it up a bit and now you can only vote once per computer. I know some people were unhappy about it, and we apologize. Obviously, no system is perfect. We’re just trying to keep this as fair as possible, while still giving all the artists some well-deserved shine.
Hit the jump to see the Round 2 matchups…
[MATCH-UP #1]
K- Hill vs. Marc Byrd

NAME: K-Hill
REPPIN: North Carolina
WEBSITE: www.reverbnation.com/khill
SONG: “The Verdict”

NAME: Marc Byrd
REPPIN: Detroit, MI
WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/mbyrd
SONG: “Mafioso Fly” (ft. Doc Illingsworth and Rufio Jones of Detroit C.Y.D.I)
VOTE NOW!
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[MATCH-UP #2]
Curtiss King vs. Jahpan

NAME: Curtiss King
REPPIN: Carson, CA
WEBSITE: myspace.com/dwan32
SONG: “Spacebars” (ft. Ab-Soul & Young Rook)”

NAME: Jahpan
REPPIN: Los Angeles, CA
WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/JAHPAN1
SONG: “Humanitarian Award”
VOTE NOW!
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[MATCH-UP #3]
VICEVERSAH vs. Richie Cunning

NAME: VICEVERSAH
REPPIN: Boston, MA
WEBSITE: www.viceversah.com
SONG: “League of Pros”

NAME: Richie Cunning
REPPIN: San Francisco, CA
WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/RichieCunning
SONG: “One Dollar Wonder”
VOTE NOW!
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[MATCH-UP #4]
Concrete Saints vs. Rob Rush

NAME: Concrete Saints
REPPIN: Los Angeles, CA
WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/officialconcretesaints
SONG: “No Escape”

NAME: Rob Rush
REPPIN: San Francisco, CA
WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/robrush
SONG: “Move, Stop”
VOTE NOW!





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that jahpan shit is smashinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn…. and also marc byrd… them is my picks
Comment by GlobalGrindEnt — July 14, 2009 @ 2:31 pm
No escape is that hardcore hiphop at it’s best. Good shit Concrete Saints keep it comming.
Comment by DaTruth — July 14, 2009 @ 3:01 pm
Vice track is crazy!!! best shit on here in my opinion.
Comment by JFREEZY — July 14, 2009 @ 3:06 pm
I HAVE TO DISAGREE I THINK JAHPAN IS STR8 GARBAGE!!! SORRY RHODE ISLAND I KNOW U GUYS R THE ONLY ONES WHO REALLY CARE
Comment by WHAT?? — July 14, 2009 @ 3:10 pm
“No Escape” Concrete Saints Thats one BANGING EPIC TRACK! They will make it to the next round because i said so…
Comment by alan arguelles — July 14, 2009 @ 3:29 pm
??????? 50/50 ???????? WHAT HAPPENED TO MALICIOUS??????
Comment by ? — July 14, 2009 @ 4:17 pm
Concrete Saints” No Escape” that track fu@king bangs. They really not fu$@ing around in this competition.
Comment by Relic — July 14, 2009 @ 4:18 pm
Let’s be real Concrete Saints “no escape” is a heatRok for the masses .
Comment by It's"Los"213 — July 14, 2009 @ 4:35 pm
Concrete Saints what can I say real hip hop fuck the rest that’s LA FINEST !!!!!!!
Comment by BILLY DA PIMP — July 14, 2009 @ 4:53 pm
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concrete saints huh? this should be interesting….
Comment by Rob Rush — July 14, 2009 @ 5:08 pm
My boy jahpan is the bomb he be getting it in..str8 up
Comment by Ninie — July 14, 2009 @ 5:10 pm
music is awesome. i voted for it. i am awesome.
Comment by absk — July 14, 2009 @ 5:31 pm
Concrete Saints “No escape” I’m smoking and playing this monster ass hit. I’LL shit
Comment by 6th&Alverado — July 14, 2009 @ 6:27 pm
ill shit
Comment by 6th&Alverado — July 14, 2009 @ 6:28 pm
Saints to win it all
Comment by Yola — July 14, 2009 @ 6:46 pm
dang ya’ll really like the Concrete Saint’s huh?
Comment by Rob Rush — July 14, 2009 @ 7:44 pm
mad respect to everyone making music… BUT THE SAINTS ARE SMASHING ON CREWS. I MEAN THERE REALLY ISNT ANY MC/GROUP IN THIS COMPETITION THAT WILL HANG WITH THEM.
Comment by charliej — July 14, 2009 @ 9:27 pm
Much respect to hiphop official for putting this whole thing together..Concrete Saints thanks everyone who continue to show love and support for what we do..at the same time we thank all the contestants for keeping the love for music alive and well…
Comment by Stlouis — July 15, 2009 @ 12:42 am
There’s “No Escape” from the Concrete Saints
Comment by Lincoln — July 15, 2009 @ 1:21 am
VICEVERSAH is the dopest by far. Concrete Saints is aight but I’ve heard it before…It’s not that interesting
Comment by NYCCB — July 15, 2009 @ 10:10 am
CONCRETE SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Demitri — July 15, 2009 @ 10:11 am
to be honest i dont think that richcunnning shouldnt be leading ViceVersaH in they match up. But ViceVersah doesnt stand out either thats probably why he’s loosing. The Concrete Saints on the other hand are blowing both those two out the water. Sorry but I’m thinking people are talking highly not cause its whack duhhhh. But hey everyone has they opinnion yours is just with a looser hahah Go Concrete!
Comment by Demitri — July 15, 2009 @ 10:16 am
to be honest i dont think that richcunnning shouldnt be leading ViceVersaH in they match up. But ViceVersah doesnt stand out either thats probably why he’s loosing. The Concrete Saints on the other hand are blowing both those two out the water. Sorry but I’m thinking people are talking highly not cause its whack duhhhh. But hey everyone has they opinnion yours is just with a looser hahah Go Concrete!
Comment by David W. — July 15, 2009 @ 10:18 am
it wouldnt let me post my shit to NYCCB so i retype either way the message the same Go Concrete!
Comment by its Demitri Bitch — July 15, 2009 @ 10:24 am
hahahahaha what a Foo. All I see is Concrete this and Concrete that. What the fuck is up with these guys. I see they from L.A but where the fuck they come from. Songs ku I admit but I never heard of them.
Comment by CoastinITup — July 15, 2009 @ 10:28 am
Fuck The Concrete Saints my money is on that Egghead looking WhiteBoy that looks constapated like he squeezin his cheecks tight lol. Go Rob!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Smooth — July 15, 2009 @ 10:44 am
Rob rush look like kid rocks old hype man that past away. Who knows his name the rapping midgut hahaha
Comment by Smooth — July 15, 2009 @ 10:53 am
Joe C. hahahahahahahahaha
Comment by Jesse — July 15, 2009 @ 11:08 am
[...] I made it to round 2 with your help. thx a million Now i need your help once again…. i’m the only detroit cat in this contest… so lets support detroit hip-hop…. i’m match up one voting ends sunday at 11:59 pm http://www.hiphopofficial.com/?p=2129#more-2129 [...]
Pingback by Marc Byrd Needs our help Detroit. YOU KNOW HOW WE DO | DetroitRap.Com — July 15, 2009 @ 11:45 am
And Im still blasting out That Concrete Saint shit
Comment by Demitri — July 15, 2009 @ 2:25 pm
damn everything is neck and neck except of course for me and the saints…. close battles here boys. i’d be curious to see how many people are voting in these polls.
Comment by Rob Rush — July 15, 2009 @ 5:38 pm
[...] I made it to round 2 with your help. thx a million Now i need your help once again…. i’m the only detroit cat in this contest… so lets support detroit hip-hop…. i’m match up one voting ends sunday at 11:59 pm http://www.hiphopofficial.com/?p=2129#more-2129 [...]
Pingback by Marc Byrd Needs our help Detroit. YOU KNOW HOW WE DO — July 15, 2009 @ 5:54 pm
Richie Cunning stole this competition.
Comment by iPhone Game — July 15, 2009 @ 6:54 pm
Is that good?
Comment by Cunny — July 15, 2009 @ 9:42 pm
Cunning taking that sample and tryna flip it like method was lame. Richie be yourself and come correct next time.
Comment by MacBook — July 15, 2009 @ 10:05 pm
Idk about most of these artist and certain outcomes. Some are obvious especially when the music is quality. But some of these kats are str8 crap. Those who move on please stray from the grain. And bring unique styles for hiphop sake.
Comment by Str8HipHop — July 16, 2009 @ 12:17 am
richie cunning is killin everyone…dude has the illest flow, swag, makes all his own beats and is just good at life.
Comment by philthy — July 16, 2009 @ 2:25 am
The one n only JAHPAN … he’s killen em … n keeps it fresher then the next … xo keep doin ur thing babe boy …xo
Comment by bebegirl10281 (federal girl) — July 16, 2009 @ 6:09 am
Concrete Saints…the name is WACK, the music is WORSE. Hope ya’ll didn’t quit your day jobs. BTW, its probably just the three of ‘em voting over n over n over n over n over n over again…not to mention their ONE fan leaving lame comments under different names. Who the fuck are the Concrete Saints anyways? I was born, raised and still live in LA and have NEVER heard of these cats. Don’t rep CALI (especially LA) when your shit is weak. Fuck Concrete Saints and their sole dick ridin’ groupie, DaTruth.
Comment by RICK SAID IT — July 16, 2009 @ 8:18 am
I NEVER HEARD OF ROB RUSH OR THE REC LEAGUE BUT I HEARD OF PSYCHO REALM, STREET PLATOON, SICK SYMPHONIES AND CONCRETE SAINTS IS THE NEXT UP!! THEY BRINGIN IT TOO!!! SICKSIDE4LIFE!!!!!
Comment by 1witdasickness — July 16, 2009 @ 8:37 am
I don’t how the fuck most these cats got thru to the next round: Marc Byrd, Curtiss King, Jahpan… c’mon ya’ll. The three white dudes seem to be the only ones wit some talent. The rest are obsolete especially Concrete Saints.
Comment by RICK SAID IT — July 16, 2009 @ 8:44 am
Rick you honestly can’t be serious. It’s human nature to feel when on a last whim to lash out till the end. Some people can’t take loosing or ones they support loosing too well. It sounds like you need a shoulder to cry on and a bottle to vent. It’s ok tho if it makes you feel better I’ll send a vote for your boy where should I send it Rob or Richie?
Comment by Lmfao! — July 16, 2009 @ 10:11 am
This contest is crazy yo… it’s making everyone hustle the way they should every day. Let’s keep up this hustle even after the contest is over eh? Props to my people gathering votes. Game time!
Comment by Rob Rush — July 16, 2009 @ 11:42 am
robrush vs. CONCRETE SAINTS!!
Comment by Lmfao! — July 16, 2009 @ 6:46 pm
You gotta be kidding me no contest it’s Concrete
Comment by Lmfao! — July 16, 2009 @ 6:53 pm
It’s Da sickside4life! Go Saints!
Comment by DaTruth — July 16, 2009 @ 7:18 pm
…thats that so-cal dick huggin…ayo concrete saints are average as fuck!
Comment by ALLOVER — July 16, 2009 @ 9:19 pm
Im tired of all these artist bickering back and fourth. Who’s the better emcee who got the hotter beats yadida da da this and yadida da da that. Rob rush and the rec league dope music.. Concrete Saints dope music.. Jahpan dope music…. Curtis king dope music point being you wouldnt be in this contest if you didnt have skills. I think alot of you forgot what this whole things really about promoting yourself and demonstrating YOUR OWN SHIT!! Not bashing the other Man for doing what they and you both love MUSIC!
Comment by Damn shut up already — July 16, 2009 @ 11:07 pm
From the bigger Man hate it or love it mutha fuckas it still dont change a damn thing Hopefully this gets threw to you all
Comment by Damn shut up already — July 16, 2009 @ 11:11 pm
I hustled votes all day today. Looks I I’m prolly not gonna win this round, might though who knows, Haha. Regardless Good times though. Hope y’all enjoy the rest of this contest. I’ll be watching if I make it or not. Rappers here, you do you pimpin’. Fans get a little wild but I find most artists are pretty legit folks. Rec-League do the damn thing. Be easy.
Comment by Rob Rush — July 17, 2009 @ 1:26 am
I think Richie Cunning’s song is the strongest sound track in the comp right now. All elements of the track stand out flow/lyrics, beat, and hook is mad catchy. Congrats all the competitors for making it to the next round.
Comment by DJ Sage — July 17, 2009 @ 9:36 am
FUCK DAT FOOL TALKI G SHIT BOUT D CONCRETE SAINTS!
Comment by SICK KLYDE SSA — July 17, 2009 @ 11:36 am
Richard RoundTrees’ the truth.
Comment by BruhBruh — July 17, 2009 @ 11:40 am
I guess no one wants to give props to amazing music these days. Because when it comes to production and raps to me from what I heard so far. Concrete saints been bringing it round for round. There sound is fresh and innovative and from the looks of things. We will be hearing more from them. Can’t wait for round3 hopefully they advance and mad love to all the other contestants also. Keep grinding and creating that craft.
Comment by J.J GreenThumbs — July 17, 2009 @ 10:03 pm
Cunny got love for all yall.
Comment by Cunny — July 18, 2009 @ 3:45 am
Competition is Fierce…. Vice vs. Cunny…. Geeze it’s like war… Vote goes to vice…. Professional to the max… Only advice to vice… stay Hungry… Cat’s with full belly’s don’t make as quick a break…. Cunny…. your voice is ill… you got somthin’……
Dukes up!!!
Comment by Chuk — July 18, 2009 @ 7:55 am
When your loosing people will say anything
Comment by Fuck Love! — July 18, 2009 @ 10:52 am
damn shut up already commentator is an idiot those aren’t the atrist bickering its the fucken stupid fans that aint got nothing better to do.
Comment by FUCK RICK SAID IT — July 19, 2009 @ 10:16 am
Thx a lot to all those who voted it is appreciated. Thank you Hip-Hop Official for considering my song for the contest. Good luck to the rest of those in the contest. PEACE LOVE AND MAKE GOOD MUSIC
Comment by Marc Byrd — July 19, 2009 @ 10:41 pm
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