Artist: MIMS Title: This Is Why I’m Hot About the Artist: Growing up as a Jamaican-American, MIMS gives credit to his childhood years in Washington Heights, where he always had the Harlem influence around him. MIMS began his career with the DJ equipment that his mother bought him when he was thirteen. Unfortunately, around the same time, his mother passed away after the birth of his younger sister. His sister passed away a week later due to after-birth complications. Only two years before, he lost his father. MIMS overcame many tragedies in his life.
Artist: Usher feat.C-Flow Title: Pimpin’ Whutu Sayin’ About the Artist: Growing up as a church choir master’s son in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he began singing gospel when he was only six years old. Raised by just his mom, Jonetta Patton, he never had it easy. When they moved to Atlanta in 1990, he was discovered by a record executive who signed the young singer.
Artist: Fat Joe feat. Trina, Bow Wow and Lil Wayne Title: Homely About the Artist: Jose Antonio Cartagena a.k.a. Fat Joe was born in the Bronx and has Puerto Rican and Cuban heritage. He stated off in the New York underground’s hip hop scene. His eighth CD release is coming up this summer and is sure to be hot.
Artist: Trick Daddy feat. Chamillionaire, Trina & Ja Rule Title: Bet That About the Artist: Trick Daddy is a talented rap artist who has released seven solo albums. He has become one of the most widely diverse and recognized voices in hip-hop today. His lyrics help other people understand where some people are in their lives. In fact, his lyrics are from personal experiences in his own life. However, he exposes his lighter side on this lead song, “Bet That” on his album, “Back By Thug Demand”.
Artist: Pretty Ricky Title: On the Hotline About the Artist: Pretty Ricky is an American rap and R&B group from Miami, Florida. Four brothers compose this dynamic group: Corey “Slick’em” Mathis, Diamond Blue “Baby Blue” Smith, Spectacular Blue Smith, and Marcus “Pleasure Cooper”. Their debut album, “Bluestars” was released May, 2005. “Late Night Special”, their newest album, will be released January 23, 2007 and includes this single, “On the Hotline”.
